Take the BuddyTV Personality Quiz: Which Heroes Character Are You? James Kyson Lee Biography: James Kyson Lee was born on December 13, 1975 in Seoul, South Korea, but spent his early teen years in Queens, New York City, New York. He was a student of the Bronx High School of Science and was a Communications major at Boston University and New England Institute of the Arts. In 2001, Lee headed to Los Angeles, where he received training in jazz dancing, musical theater and acting. Shortly thereafter, he was given a guest role on the television series, JAG, and eventually landed bigger roles in other shows, such as Las Vegas, The West Wing, Heist, Theater Matrix and All About the Andersons. Lee is presently working on a major role in the television series, Heroes. Ando Masahashi is portrayed by James Kyson Lee in the television series, Heroes. Ando is Hiro Nakamura's good friend and colleague, who is initially unconvinced of Hiro's extraordinary ability to control time. When Hiro shows Ando undeniable proof of his unique gift, Ando agrees to join Hiro on his noble yet dangerous attempt to save the world. (Photo courtesy of NBC)