7.4
TV
Acting
Archie Kao
- Born
- (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Credits
- 48 titles
Biography
Archie David Kao (born December 14, 1969) is an American actor and producer. He is best known for his American roles as Sheldon Jin on Chicago P.D., Archie Johnson on CSI, Sebastian in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, and Kai Chen / Blue Power Ranger on the original 1993 series Power Rangers as well as the specials Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: The Power of Teamwork Overcomes All and Power Rangers in 3D: Triple Force!.
He's also known for his roles as Qiao Xiang Wan on Breath of Destiny, Chu Tian Qi on Love is the Air, Xiao Ye Shi on My Dear Boy, Tu Erdan on Nothing Gold Can Stay, and Jin Yu Lu on Fighter of the Destiny. (English translations)
Signature work
Known For
7.4
TV
8.4
TV
Chicago P.D.
5.5
Movie
Blackhat
7.9
TV
Desperate Housewives
6.1
Movie
The One
5.6
Movie
The Hills Have Eyes 2
7.6
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.8
TV
ER
7.1
TV
Power Rangers
7.4
TV
Lilo & Stitch: The Series
7.1
TV
The Flight Attendant
5.9
Movie
When in Rome
7.1
TV
Rabbit Hole
6.1
Movie
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
7.2
TV
Interior Chinatown
5.2
Movie
Nomad: The Warrior
6.3
Movie
Christmas at the Ranch
6.7
TV
Once and Again
Acting credits 47
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Or Else Film | |
| 2025 | Ta Film | Him |
| 2025 | Captain Tsunami Film | Gus |
| 2024 | Interior Chinatown TV | Uncle Wong (10 ep) |
| 2023 | Rabbit Hole TV | Elliot Gao (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Christmas at the Ranch Film | Charles |
| 2021 | Breath of Destiny TV | Qiao Xiang Wan (40 ep) |
| 2020 | The Flight Attendant TV | The Client (1 ep) |
| 2018 | Dream Breaker Film | Nan Yan |
| 2018 | Legend of the Ancient Sword Film | Xie Yi |
| 2018 | Love Is in the Air TV | Chu Tianqi (24 ep) |
| 2017 | My Dear Boy TV | Xiao Ye Shi (20 ep) |
| 2017 | Nothing Gold Can Stay TV | Tu Erdan (74 ep) |
| 2017 | Fighter of the Destiny TV | Jin Yulu (56 ep) |
| 2017 | Into the Rainbow Film | Song |
| 2016 | The Adventures of Wei BaoBao Film | |
| 2016 | Beat the Champions TV | (1 ep) |
| 2015 | A Journey Through Time with Anthony Film | |
| 2015 | Ulterior Motive Film | |
| 2015 | Blackhat Film | Shum |
| 2014 | The Deathday Party Film | Danny Wong |
| 2014 | Chicago P.D. TV | Sheldon Jin (15 ep) |
| 2013 | A Better Place Than This Film | Chen Wei |
| 2012 | Keye Luke Film | Edwin Luke |
| 2011 | Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Film | Sebastian |
| 2010 | The People I've Slept With Film | Jefferson Lee – Mystery Man |
| 2007 | The Hills Have Eyes 2 Film | Han |
| 2006 | Heroes TV | Doctor (1 ep) |
| 2006 | Fast Money Film | Jin |
| 2005 | Nomad: The Warrior Film | |
| 2004 | Desperate Housewives TV | Steve (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Power Rangers Dino Thunder: Legacy of Power Film | Kai Chen (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Century City TV | Bartender (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Lilo & Stitch: The Series TV | (voice) (1 ep) |
| 2003 | The Best of the Power Rangers: The Ultimate Rangers Film | Kai Chen |
| 2002 | When in Rome Film | Nobu |
| 2002 | Purpose Film | Kiko |
| 2002 | Against All Evidence Film | Minh Van Canh |
| 2001 | The One Film | Woo |
| 2001 | Thank Heaven Film | Sam Lee |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV | Archie Johnson, Campus Security Tech / M. Blaze (101 ep) |
| 2000 | Power Rangers in 3D: Triple Force! Film | Kai Chen |
| 1999 | Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: Return of the Magna Defender Film | Kai |
| 1999 | Once and Again TV | (2 ep) |
| 1999 | Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: The Power of Teamwork Overcomes All Film | Kai Chen |
| 1994 | ER TV | Yuri (2 ep) |
| 1993 | Power Rangers TV | Kai Chen, General Venjix (voice) (47 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Initiation Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 2006 | Fast Money Film | Producer |