ABOUT

(Why "pronounced "kay-oh"?

A) Archie pronounces his last name "kay-oh", rather than "kow" which is what many people automatically suppose. It's his name, that's how he pronounces it, and we want all the fans - and the Academy presenters who open those envelopes - to say it right!

B) "Pronounced" is also an adjective meaning strongly marked, distinct or noticeable. We think Archie's talent is very distinct, and will hopefully become noticed more and more!)

Name: Archie David Kao
Birthdate: December 14, 1973
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Height; 5'10" (178 cm)
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Education: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA (B.A., Speech Communication, '92)
Elected Student Body President and Homecoming King. Member Sigma Chi fraternity.

- Archie had dreams of acting at a young age, but focused more during his growing years on a possible future in law school or politics. However, the "acting bug" struck again, and in a big way!

- Before heading out to Hollywood, Archie was briefly a congressional aide on Capitol Hill and had started a masters program at his alma mater, George Mason University.

- His career began typically of hard-working actors; he did some modelling, and had acting work in commercials and unsuccessful TV shows before his more widely-noticed work on "Power Rangers".

- Archie's favorite motto is "Great achievement and great love involve great risk."

- Archie enjoys tennis, soccer, and travelling.

- In addition to acting, Archie plans to extend his talents into directing and producing.