Sung Kang was born on April 8, 1972, in Gainesville, Georgia, USA. His birth name is Kang Sung-Ho. Born to South Korean immigrant parents, Kang grew up in the American South, balancing his Korean heritage with his American upbringing. From a young age, he expressed a deep interest in acting, a passion he would later pursue with dedication and perseverance.
Kang began his professional acting career in 1999, gradually building a resume that showcased his versatility. His breakthrough came in 2002 with the independent film Better Luck Tomorrow, where he played the role of Han Lue (originally credited as Han Seoul-Oh), a quiet but complex gangster. The film, directed by Justin Lin, received critical acclaim and helped establish Kang as a rising talent in Hollywood.
Sung Kang’s portrayal of Han Lue became iconic through his recurring role in The Fast & the Furious franchise. He first reprised the character in Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006), and continued to appear in subsequent installments including Fast & Furious (2009), Fast Five (2011), Fast & Furious 6 (2013), Furious 7 (2015), and returned in F9 (2021). His performance brought depth and popularity to a fan-favorite character, solidifying his place in action cinema.
Outside the Fast & Furious series, Kang has portrayed a variety of roles in both independent and mainstream films. He starred as Sam Kim in the critically acclaimed indie film The Motel (2005) and played an FBI agent in the action film War (2007), opposite Jet Li and Jason Statham.
In the fantasy action film Forbidden Warrior (2005), Kang portrayed the son of Genghis Khan. He was cast frequently in action films due to his physical presence and height—he stands six feet tall. His other notable film credits include Live Free or Die Hard (2007), Ninja Assassin (2009), and Bullet to the Head (2013), where he played Detective Taylor Kwon alongside Sylvester Stallone.
In 2015, he appeared in four different films: Ana Maria in Novela Land, Furious 7, Hollywood Adventures, and Pali Road. He was also involved in the production of The Free World, which was released in 2016.
| Birth Date: | 8 Apr, 1972 |
| Age: | 48 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Gainesville |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Twitter Id: | Sungkang |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
