Ethan Josh Lee
- Actor
- Director
Ethan Josh Lee is an American actor. He is best known for Wes Anderson's film Asteroid City and the NBC sitcom Mr. Robinson.
Starting to perform in elementary school theater productions, Ethan began his acting career working on commercials. In 2015, he worked on the short-lived NBC sitcom Mr. Robinson, working with actors such as Craig Robinson and Peri Gilpin. He also guest-starred and co-starred in television shows including Southland, Mortal Kombat: Legacy, The Middle, K.C. Undercover, and The Mick. He acted in a number of indie films such as The Bird Who Could Fly and Kajillionaire. Additionally, Ethan has worked behind the camera; he created and directed the documentary NicoTeen, which screened at film festivals in 2019.
In Wes Anderson's latest film Asteroid City, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023, Ethan portrays the character Ricky Cho, a science prodigy and student journalist. The film, set in a fictional 1950s town in the American southwest, presents an interweaving story exploring the complexity of life, art, and the vast unknown. Ethan's character adds to the ensemble cast navigating this unique world, blending theatrical elements with Anderson's signature cinematic style.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Ethan has studied acting, voice, and improvisation. His father immigrated from South Korea and is a clinical professor at UCLA. His mother, who came to the US as an exchange student in college, works in finance.
Ethan graduated from Stanford University in June 2023 with a degree in Political Science and Honors in International Security Studies. He is currently based in New York City.
Starting to perform in elementary school theater productions, Ethan began his acting career working on commercials. In 2015, he worked on the short-lived NBC sitcom Mr. Robinson, working with actors such as Craig Robinson and Peri Gilpin. He also guest-starred and co-starred in television shows including Southland, Mortal Kombat: Legacy, The Middle, K.C. Undercover, and The Mick. He acted in a number of indie films such as The Bird Who Could Fly and Kajillionaire. Additionally, Ethan has worked behind the camera; he created and directed the documentary NicoTeen, which screened at film festivals in 2019.
In Wes Anderson's latest film Asteroid City, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023, Ethan portrays the character Ricky Cho, a science prodigy and student journalist. The film, set in a fictional 1950s town in the American southwest, presents an interweaving story exploring the complexity of life, art, and the vast unknown. Ethan's character adds to the ensemble cast navigating this unique world, blending theatrical elements with Anderson's signature cinematic style.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Ethan has studied acting, voice, and improvisation. His father immigrated from South Korea and is a clinical professor at UCLA. His mother, who came to the US as an exchange student in college, works in finance.
Ethan graduated from Stanford University in June 2023 with a degree in Political Science and Honors in International Security Studies. He is currently based in New York City.
