Paul Sun-Hyung Lee Net Worth 2024, How Rich is the Actor Who Played Uncle Iroh?

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee Net Worth ($8 Million)

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is a South Korean-Canadian actor and television host who has been in the industry for 29 years now and counting. The 51-year-old personality has made lots of money from his career as an actor and TV host.

According to Talent.com the average salary of a Canadian actor per annum is $41,925 while that for a TV host is $50000. Well, Paul has far surpassed these levels and is believed to be earning higher in terms of salary. His net worth is estimated to be $8 million.

Profile Summary

Net Worth$8 Million
Full NamePaul Sun-Hyung Lee
Age51 years old
Birth DateAugust 16, 1972
Birth PlaceDaejeon, South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean and Canadian
Current ResidenceToronto, Canada
ProfessionActor and TV host
ParentsN/A
Relationship StatusMarried
WifeAnna
ChildrenNoah and Miles
Height5’10”
1.78 m
178 cm
Weight75 kg
165 lbs
Social linksInstagram
Facebook
Twitter

Who is Paul Sun-Hyung Lee?

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee was born in Daejeon, South Korea on August 16, 1972. While still young his family migrated to Calgary, Canada in search of greener pastures.

For now, despite Paul’s fame the names of his parents are yet to be shared with the public. However, in terms of his parents occupation, we discovered that Paul’s father used to own a fish and chips restaurant.

Paul attended high school in Canada and also furthered his education by attending the University of Toronto, where he studied drama.

It might interest you to know that Paul self-taught himself how to speak English after watching several Television programs. Also, he has a sister named Angela.

Acting Career

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is an actor who has been in the entertainment business for a long time (1995 till date).

made his first appearance as an actor in 1989 with a TV show called “Johnny Staccato,” where he played a character named Dan Wu. Since then, he has been in many TV series, movies, and even video games.

In 1995, he acted in a movie called “Harriet the Spy,” playing the role of Bruno Hong Fat. Over the years, he took on different roles in TV shows like “Total Recall 2070” and “Soul Food.”

As time went on, Paul played parts in TV movies such as “Where’s the Money, Noreen?” in 1995 and “Profoundly Normal” in 2003. He also lent his voice to video games like “Rainbow Six: Vegas.”

In 2008, he appeared in TV series like “Little Mosque on the Prairie” and “Instant Star,” showing he could act in different kinds of shows.

One of his most famous roles is Appa in the TV series “Kim’s Convenience,” which ran from 2016 to 2021. People loved his funny and real portrayal of Appa, making the show a big hit.

Apart from “Kim’s Convenience,” Paul also acted in other TV series like “Private Eyes,” “Dark Matter,” and “Shoot the Messenger.”

Recently, he was part of big projects like “The Mandalorian” (2020–2023), where he played Captain Carson Teva, and “Ahsoka” (2023), where he came back as Captain Carson Teva.

In 2024, Paul is getting ready to play Uncle Iroh a retired Fire Nation general, Fire Lord Ozai’s older brother, and the wise and nurturing uncle and mentor to Prince Zuko in the exciting “Avatar: The Last Airbender” TV series.

Awards and Nominations

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee is known for his outstanding performances and has received several awards and nominations for his work in the Film/TV industry.

Awards:

  • Canadian Comedy Awards (2017): Paul won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role for his role in “Kim’s Convenience.”
  • Canadian Comedy Awards (2018): He secured another win in the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for “Kim’s Convenience.”
  • Canadian Screen Awards (2021): Paul clinched the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his remarkable performance in “Kim’s Convenience.”
  • Canadian Screen Awards (2022): Once again, he received the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, solidifying his talent and contribution to “Kim’s Convenience.”
  • Nominations:

  • Canadian Comedy Awards (2018): Paul was nominated for the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance in a TV Series for his role in “Kim’s Convenience.”
  • ACTRA Awards (2018): He received a nomination for Outstanding Performance – Male in the ACTRA Toronto Award for “Kim’s Convenience” (Episode: Hapkido).
  • Canadian Screen Awards (2020): Paul was nominated for the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for “Kim’s Convenience.”
  • ACTRA Awards (2019): He earned a nomination for Outstanding Performance – Ensemble in the ACTRA Toronto Award for “Kim’s Convenience,” shared with the cast.
  • Legionnaires of Laughter Legacy Awards (2018): Paul received a nomination for the Legacy Award for Best Children’s Comedy Artist Male for “Kim’s Convenience.”
  • Personal Life, Wife, and Children

    Paul Sun-Hyung Lee proposed to his wife Anna on December 31, 1999. They officially became a couple on August 25, 2001, in Toronto. For their honeymoon, they chose Orlando, Florida. The Lee family has since grown with the addition of two boys, Noah and Miles.

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