Remington Hoffman (born Edward Remingtonich Hoffman; May 3, 1988) is an American actor, director and producer. He is best known for his roles as Li Shin in the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives (2020–2024). and as Bryce in the comedy-drama series Zatima (2022–present).
Early life Edward Remingtonich Hoffman was born in Santa Cruz, California, on May 3, 1988. He is identified as of Japanese ancestry, when his grandmother Ellen, along with his great-grandparents, were in the Japanese American Internment in World War II. He studied acting in Keuka College in Keuka Park, New York, for which he was nominated for two Irene Ryan Awards for his portrayals of Tom in Neil LaBute's Fat Pig and Judas in Stephen Adly Gurgis's Last Days. He also graduated from Cabrillo College with an AA degree, and attended Santa Monica College for Graphic Arts and Web Design
Career Hoffman eventually dropped out of business school and moved to Los Angeles, where he could hone his acting skills. In 2011, he made his acting debut as Martin Jones in the short film 15 Hours Before War. Afterwards, he played minor roles in Mortal Kombat: Legacy, Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23 and You're the Worst. In 2015, he played the role of Trev in Real Hollywood for 11 episodes. He made recurring and guest appearances in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Animal Kingdom, Criminal Minds, The Catch and Station 19.
In 2020, he joined the cast of the long-running NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives as the new character, Li Shin. He left the show after his character's last appearance aired on August 22, 2024. During his time on Days of Our Lives, Hoffman was also cast as Bryce in the BET+ comedy-drama television series Zatima, starring Devale Ellis and Crystal Renee Hayslett, and created by Tyler Perry.
Personal life Hoffman met Ida Barklund in 2017, and they were married on March 13, 2020. The couple announced that they've welcomed their first child, a baby girl (b. 2022).
Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes 2011 15 Hours Before War Martin Jones Short film 2013 Vampires in Venice Keith 2017 The Run Saga: Breathe Brian Yune 2019 Tune in for Love Jong-U 2022 Bar Fight! Alexander 2024 Breathe Brian Yune 2024 Do You Want to Die in Indio? Doug the Taco Truck Guy 2025 Cyber Syndicate Richard Short film
Television YearTitleRoleNotes 2013 Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23 Handsome Man #1 Episode: "Dating Games..." 2013 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Bi-Han's Father Episode: "Liu Kang and Kung Lao reunite in Macau" 2014 You're the Worst Waiter Episode: "Insouciance" 2015 Real Hollywood Trev 11 episodes 2016 D_Sawz Tv Tyler / St. Peter Television miniseries 2017 Criminal Minds Wesley Parham Episode: "A Good Husband" 2017 The Catch AVI Agent #2 Episode: "The Hammer" 2018 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Matson-Dar Episodes: "Fun & Games" and "Together or Not At All" 2018 Animal Kingdom Eric Episode: "Wolves" 2019 Eagles Mitch Episode: "Sleepover" 2019 Chad & Abby in Paris Li Shin Television miniseries 2020 Westworld Gibbons Episode: "The Absence of Field" 2020 Station 19 Sting Ray Episode: "I'll Be Seeing You" 2020–2024 Days of Our Lives Li Shin 111 episodes 2020 Extracurricular Mr. Choi (voice) English version2 episodes 2020 Birthmother's Betrayal Officer Cho Television movie 2020 Sweet Home Do-Hun 10 episodes 2022 Call Me Kat Doug Episode: "Call Me Cupid" 2022–present Zatima Bryce Main cast 2022 Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem Li Shin Television miniseries 2022 Breakwater Troy 4 episodes 2023 Strong Girl Nam-soon Additional voice 2 episodes 2025 The Rookie Hell P.D. Actor Episode: "A Deadly Secret"
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