Johnathan Staci Kim, born Sung Joon Kim on March 2, 1971, is a renowned American actor with a versatile career spanning theater, film, and television. Kim's journey in the performing arts began later in life, after he attended a few acting classes at the prestigious Herbert Berghof Studio in New York City, where he moonlighted as a security guard at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art. He further honed his craft by studying at the esteemed Circle In The Square.
Kim's early career in the theater laid the foundation for his subsequent success in film. He made his screen debut with a small scene in the 1995 film To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, alongside Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo. Although the scene was ultimately cut from the final edit, it marked the beginning of his string of film opportunities.
In 1994, Kim was cast in the independent film KIDS, directed by Larry Clark and starring Justin Pierce, which released in the summer of 1995. The following year, he co-starred in the feature film Seven Servants, shot on location in Germany and featuring the legendary Anthony Quinn. This drama, written and directed by Daryush Shokof, tells the story of a wealthy old man who hires seven servants to connect with him by plugging his body openings until his last breath.
In 1998, Kim appeared in the comedy Charlie Hoboken, alongside Austin Pendleton, Jennifer Esposito, and David Eigenberg. The film follows a part-time hitman and part-time insurance salesman as he navigates his complex life. Kim's subsequent role in the 2000 dark comedy Black Male, co-starring Justin Pierce, Bokeem Woodbine, and Roger Rees, further showcased his versatility as an actor.
