Archie Kao Biography: Age, Net Worth, Ex-Wife, Ethnicity, Awards, Parents, Height, Movies
Archie David Kao, professionally known as Archie Kao, is an American actor, film producer recognized for his work across American, Chinese-language film, television.
He gained widespread recognition as Kai Chen, the Blue Galaxy Ranger, in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, as Archie Johnson on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, as Detective Sheldon Jin on Chicago P.D.
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| Real Name: | Archie David Kao |
| Stage Name: | Archie Kao |
| Born: | 14 December 1969 (age 56 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Ethnicity: | Chinese American |
| Height: | 1.78m |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Kao |
| Siblings: | Sarah Kao, Sabrina Kao |
| Spouse: | Zhou Xun (2014–2020) |
| Occupation: | Actor, Film Producer, Director |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
Early Life and Education
Archie Kao was born on 14 December 1969 in Washington, D.C., grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, in a Taiwanese-American family.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kao, had immigrated from Taiwan, he was raised in a bilingual household with his two younger sisters, Sarah, Sabrina.
Archie attended George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where he studied Speech Communication, graduated in 1992. He also studied French for six years. His heritage is Chinese American, with Taiwanese roots, his religious background is Christian.
Career
Archie Kao entered professional acting during the 1990s, securing early television appearances in productions such as Maybe This Time, Once and Again, ER.
His career gained a major boost when he was cast as Kai Chen, the Blue Galaxy Ranger, in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy in 1999.
The role introduced him to a broad international audience, he subsequently appeared in other television productions before landing his long-running role as Archie Johnson, an audio-visual technician, on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Kao continued to build his profile with appearances in The One, When in Rome, The Hills Have Eyes II, Heroes, Desperate Housewives, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Blackhat.
His portrayal of Detective Sheldon Jin in Chicago P.D. added another prominent television role, while his increasing involvement in Chinese productions broadened his international career.
He produced, starred in Fast Money, wrote, produced, directed the short film Initiation.
His creative achievements include the MOCA YPX88 honour in 2010, CAPE’s Leaders and Legends Award in 2012, while his later credits include Fighter of the Destiny, Nothing Gold Can Stay, The Flight Attendant, Rabbit Hole, Interior Chinatown.
Awards and Nominations
- MOCA YPX88 — Honoree (2010)
- CAPE Leaders and Legends Award — Honoree (2012)
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @archiekao
Personal Life
Archie Kao, 56 years old, 1.78m tall, was married to Chinese actress, singer Zhou Xun from 2014 to 2020.
The couple publicly revealed their relationship in May 2014, unexpectedly exchanged wedding vows during a charity event in Hangzhou on 16 July 2014. Their marriage ended in December 2020, when both acknowledged their divorce.
Kao has no publicly established children, although reports following his divorce linked him romantically to a Singaporean flight attendant, including claims that she was pregnant, those reports were not confirmed as facts.
Net Worth
Archie Kao has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His income has been generated primarily through his extensive acting career in American, Chinese film, television, including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, Chicago P.D., numerous international productions.
Filmography
- The One (2001)
- Thank Heaven (2001)
- When in Rome (2002)
- The Adventures of Wei BaoBao (2003)
- Nomad: The Warrior (2005)
- The Hills Have Eyes II (2007)
- Legend of the Ancient Sword (2018)
- Never Gone (2016)
- Christmas at the Ranch (2021)
- The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu (2022)
- Ta (2025)
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