Brian Tee, 1977
Actors · March 15, 1977
Brian Tee
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Brian Tee is 49 years old, born March 15, 1977 in United States · Pisces.
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About
Brian Tee is a Japanese-born American actor best known for starring as Dr. Ethan Choi on NBC's Chicago Med from 2015 to 2022. Born Jae-Beom Takata in Okinawa on March 15, 1977, he immigrated to California at age 2 and launched his TV career in 2000 with The Pretender. He's also appeared in major films including The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) as D.K., Jurassic World (2015), and portrayed Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016). As a Pisces, Tee balances dramatic intensity with ensemble work across prestige dramas and blockbuster franchises.
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Biography
Brian Tee (professionally known name, born Jae-Beom Takata) is a Japanese-born American actor who built a dual-platform career spanning broadcast television and theatrical films. Born in Okinawa on March 15, 1977, Tee immigrated to California with his family at age 2, eventually attending the University of California before pursuing acting. His television breakthrough came in 2000 with a small role on The Pretender; he later guest-starred on Entourage and Grey's Anatomy and had a recurring arc on Zoey 101. From 2015 to 2022, Tee anchored the first eight seasons of NBC's medical drama Chicago Med as Dr. Ethan Choi, a role that became his signature. His film career includes playing antagonist D.K. (Drift King) in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), a role that established him in action cinema. He followed with appearances in The Wolverine (2013), Jurassic World (2015), No Tears for the Dead (2014), and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016), where he portrayed Shredder. In 2013, Tee portrayed Liu Kang in the web series Mortal Kombat: Legacy, and later appeared as Xavier Quinn/Julius McCabe in season 3 of the Amazon original Reacher. As an actor, Tee has navigated both episodic television and ensemble casts, genres ranging from medical procedurals to sci-fi blockbusters. A Pisces born in mid-March, his career reflects the sign's adaptability across divergent character types and mediums. His U.S. citizenship and bilingual background have positioned him as a bridge between American and international productions.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Brian Tee attended the University of California before launching his television career. His first screen appearance came in 2000 when he secured a small role on the series The Pretender, beginning a steady climb through guest spots on major network shows including Entourage and Grey's Anatomy before landing a recurring role on Zoey 101.
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Trivia
- Born in Okinawa as Jae-Beom Takata (高田 ジェボム, Takada Jebomu), Tee immigrated to California at age 2.
- He played antagonist D.K. 'Drift King' in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), marking his entry into blockbuster action films.
- Tee starred as Dr. Ethan Choi on Chicago Med for eight consecutive seasons (2015–2022), becoming the show's longest-running lead character.
- He has portrayed characters across multiple major franchises: Liu Kang in Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2013), Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016), and Xavier Quinn/Julius McCabe in Amazon's Reacher season 3.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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Frequently asked
- How old is Brian Tee?
- Brian Tee is 49 years old (born March 15, 1977).
- When is Brian Tee's birthday?
- Brian Tee was born on March 15, 1977.
- What is Brian Tee's zodiac sign?
- Brian Tee is a Pisces, born March 15, 1977.
- What is Brian Tee's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Brian Tee was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Brian Tee from?
- Brian Tee is from United States.
- What does Brian Tee do?
- Brian Tee is a actor.
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