This week’s TDQ Q&A is with actor Michael Sun Lee. Michael spoke to us about his role on the Netflix series, “Fuller House,” how his work in theater has influenced him and what motivated him to get into show business. Here is this week’s TDQ Q&A with actor Michael Sun Lee: 

The Daily Quarterly: What made you want to be in show business?

Michael Sun Lee: My basic need for Self-Expression.

 TDQ: Who was your favorite actor growing up?

MSL: Sylvester Stallone. I love an underdog.

TDQ: What was your favorite TV show growing up?

MSL: “Magnum P.I.”

TDQ: Who are your influences?

MSL: All of my acting teachers, directors, writers I have gotten to work with – particularly in theater.

 TDQ: What was the best advice you ever got?

MSL: “Embrace The Unknown”
TDQ: What was the worst advice you ever got?

MSL: “Proceed with Caution.”

TDQ: Tell us about your role as the grown up Harry Takayama on “Fuller House”

MSL: We see Harry all grown up, find out what he does for a living, and why he is back to see Stephanie.

 TDQ: How was it fitting in with the main cast of the show, who have known each other for nearly 30 years?

MSL: All of the “Fuller House” people were amazing to me – I felt welcome, supported and part of something great.

 TDQ: You’ve played police officers and detectives in a lot of the projects you’ve work on, including “NCIS Los Angeles” and “Hawaii Five-0.” What do you think casting directors see in you that would make a good cop?

MSL: I think because have a very straight foward, no-nonsense sensibility and carry myself with a certain integrity and authenticity.

And I look like a cop.

 TDQ: Where do you see yourself in five years? 

MSL: I see myself as a more present, patient, loving and authentic person.

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