Archie David Kao born on December 14, 1973 (age 34)is a film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Archie Johnson in the hit television series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, as well as the role of Kai Chen in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy.

Kao was born in Washington D.C, U.S. to Chinese-American parents. He attended George Mason University where he joined the Sigma Chi Fraternity and graduated with a degree in Speech Communication. Kao was elected Homecoming King while at George Mason University. While at GMU, he served as student body president (as well as vice-president the year prior). He had planned to attend law school and possibly work in politics before becoming an actor.

Kao speaks and understands rudimentary Mandarin Chinese because he grew up in a bilingual household. He also studied French for six years while in school.

Filmography

* 2007: The Hills Have Eyes 2

* 2006: Need for Speed Carbon(VG)

* 2006: Fast Money

* 2004: Nomad

* 2002: When In Rome

* 2002: My Daughter's Tears

* 2002: Local Boys

* 2002: Purpose

* 2001: The One

* 2001: Thank Heaven

* 2000: Power Rangers in 3D: Triple Force

* 1999: Power Rangers Lost Galaxy: Return of the Magna defender (V)

* 1998: Milk and Honey

* 1997: The Player

TV Work

* 2006: Heroes (guest appearance)

* 2004: Huff (guest appearance)

* 2004: ER (recurring role)

* 2004: Century City (guest appearance)

* 2002: Power Rangers Wild Force (voice)

* 2001: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2001-present)

* 2000: Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (guest appearance)

* 2000: Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (voice)

* 1999: Once and Again (recurring role)

* 1999: Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy (series regular)

* 1996: Maybe This Time (guest appearance)

* 1996: L.A Fire Fighters (guest appearance)

Roles on Power Rangers

Power Rangers Lost Galaxy/Blue Galaxy Ranger

Full Name: Kai Chen

Ranger Designation:Blue Galaxy Ranger

Weapons: Quasar Saber, Transdagger, Quasar Launcher

Gear: Transmorpher, Blue Jet Jammer, Blue Astro Cycle, Lights of Orion Armor

Zords: Gorilla Galactazord

Kai is a soldier working aboard Terra Venture, who seems very protective of Kendrix. When his teammates left for Mirinoi to help Maya, he decided to go after them, and brought with him Damon and the Megaship. He obtained his Ranger powers when he pulled the Blue Quasar Saber from the stone. Kai is a true soldier, he is straight laced, and does things by the book. He often disapproves of Leo's brash behavior, but he undoubtedly admires his heart and courage. As Blue Ranger, Kai harnesses the power of water, and controls the Gorilla Galactazord. Kai currently resides on Mirinoi along with the rest of Terra Venture's inhabitants. He gave up his powers when he placed his Quasar Saber back into the stone to restore Maya's tribe. Kai pulled the Saber out of the stone once more to join the Galaxy Rangers on Earth in battling Trakeena.

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