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Nelson Lee

b. 1975

Taiwanese-Canadian actor

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Born 1975. Nelson Lee is a Canadian television presenter, stage actor, film actor, film director and television actor.

Nelson Lee (born October 16, 1975; Chinese name: 李志傑) is a Taiwanese-Canadian actor. He is best known for portraying Senator Hamato Xiono in Ahsoka, and Dragon King in Stargirl.

Life and career Lee was born in Taipei, Taiwan on October 16, 1975, and raised in Canada. Lee is a 1993 graduate from Saint John High School. He attended the University of Toronto, where he studied business and philosophy.

He studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. Early acting roles included two episodes Oz (2002), as inmate Li Chen, and several appearances across the Law & Order franchise.

In 2020, Lee was cast as Dragon King in Stargirl. The same year, he starred in the Disney live-action adaptation of Mulan as The Chancellor.

In 2023, Lee appeared as Senator Hamato Xiono in Ahsoka, and as chef Emile Shao in Good Trouble. The following year, he portrayed Hong Konger journalist Tony in Alex Garland's dystopian thriller Civil War.

On September 19, 2025, Lee was announced as the new voice actor for the zombies character Takeo Masaki for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, who was previously voiced by Tom Kane. Kane retired from voice acting due to a stroke he suffered in November 2020.

Filmography Film Year Title Character Notes 2024 Civil War Tony 2023 Godzilla Minus One Additional voices English dub 2021 I Was a Simple Man Mark 2020Mulan The Chancellor 2017 All Saints Ye Win 2009 Vacancy 2: The First Cut Groom 2004 Strip Search Xiu-Juan Chang

Television

Video games Year Title Character 2005 The Warriors Additional Soldiers 2025 Ghost of Yotei The Snake Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Takeo Masaki

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nelson Lee?

Taiwanese-Canadian actor

When was Nelson Lee born?

Nelson Lee was born on 16 October 1975 in Taipei.

What is Nelson Lee's occupation?

Nelson Lee is a television presenter, stage actor, film actor, film director and television actor.

What nationality is Nelson Lee?

Nelson Lee is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nelson Lee

· Wikidata: Q465406

· DBpedia: Nelson Lee

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