We welcome Senator Hamato Xiono Nelson Lee

Imagine slipping into the shadowy corridors of Coruscant as a scheming senator, or commanding ancient warriors in a live-action legend— that's the versatile world of Nelson Lee, the Taiwanese-Canadian actor born in Taipei, Taiwan, and raised amid Canada's vibrant multicultural scene. Lee's galaxy-spanning roles mean prime grabs like Ahsoka trading cards, Stargirl variant covers, or signed Snake from Ghosts of Yotei and Call of Duty art prints that bridge live-action grit with voice-over wizardry. After studying business and philosophy at the University of Toronto and honing his craft at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lee burst onto screens with early turns in Oz and the Law & Order franchise, blending intensity with quiet depth.

Lee's star truly aligned with the force in 2023's Ahsoka, where he portrayed the politically cunning Senator Hamato Xiono—father to Kazuda from Resistance—a role that surprised even him but cemented his Star Wars legacy. He channeled imperial intrigue with a nuance that had fans dissecting every Senate debate. Before that galactic leap, he ruled as the enigmatic Dragon King in The CW's Stargirl, a villainous scientist whose mad experiments stole scenes across seasons. His voice lent gravitas to Takeo Masaki in Call of Duty, while on the big screen, he served as The Chancellor in Disney's Mulan (2020), guiding Liu Yifei's warrior with regal poise, and popped up as Tony in the dystopian thriller Civil War (2024).

Event Details:

Dates: June 19-21, 2026

Location: Embassy Suites and Convention Center Nashville SE 1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129