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Tom Yi
Actor

Tom Yi

Biography

His work credits include numerous regional and national commercials, as well as roles in episodic television, including a recurring role on FX's The Shield (2002) as Detective Rodriguez. One of his favorite working experiences was a small role on The West Wing (1999), where he received valuable career advice from Martin Sheen.

Other notable appearances on comedy series are Monk (2002), The Office (2005), Men of a Certain Age (2009) and season four of Arrested Development (2003).

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Recognized for his role as Rabbi Chang, brother to Ken Jeong Señor Chang, on the NBC's Community (2009).

Comedic film credits include roles in Senior Skip Day (2008), Bridesmaids (2011) - directed by Paul Feig and This Is 40 (2012) - directed by Judd Apatow.

In 2013 he departs from comedy and plays Mr. Cali in a Science Fiction film, The Purge (2013), written and directed by James DeMonaco, starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2024The Greatest HitsFilm: Tom Park
  2. 2024SugarSeries: Leon - Korean Pool Player (1 episode)
  3. 2023Your Place or MineFilm: Professor
  4. 2022UmmaFilm: Mr. Kang
  5. 20193 Days with DadFilm: Dr. Cho
  6. 2019Plus OneFilm: Mitch Mori
  7. 2017Young SheldonSeries: Dr. Kwok (1 episode)
  8. 2017Good FaceFilm: Dr. Park
  9. 2016This Is UsSeries: Carl (1 episode)
  10. 2016The Good PlaceSeries: Albert (1 episode)
  11. 2016GhostbustersFilm: Flashed Man
  12. 2016ColonySeries: Husband (1 episode)
  13. 2015SuperstoreSeries: Bobby Suh (1 episode)
  14. 2015Dr. KenSeries: Bum-Kun (1 episode)
  15. 2015Alex of VeniceFilm: Judge Sawyer
  16. 2014Murder of a CatFilm: Rogin Kim
  17. 2014Drew Peterson: UntouchableFilm: Medical Examiner
  18. 2013The PurgeFilm: Mr. Cali
  19. 2012This Is 40Film: Charlotte's Teacher
  20. 2011SuburgatorySeries: Mr. Seigel (1 episode)
  21. 2011WilfredSeries: Cal Fukazaki (1 episode)
  22. 2011BridesmaidsFilm: Jewelry Store Couple
  23. 2011WorkaholicsSeries: Asian Man at Door (1 episode)
  24. 2010Hot in ClevelandSeries: Dr. Joe (1 episode)
  25. 2009The LeagueSeries: Mr. OO (1 episode)
  26. 2009NCIS: Los AngelesSeries: South Korean Fleet Commander Bai (1 episode)
  27. 2009CommunitySeries: Rabbi Chang (1 episode)
  28. 2009Lie to MeSeries: Bruce Morimoto (1 episode)
  29. 2008The MentalistSeries: The Mark (1 episode)
  30. 2008Senior Skip DayFilm: Mr. Lee Cheng
  31. 2008Player 5150Film: Investigator
  32. 2007The Big Bang TheorySeries: Dispatcher (voice) (1 episode)
  33. 2005The OfficeSeries: Tim Dockery (1 episode)
  34. 2004Boston LegalSeries: Foreman (1 episode)
  35. 2003Arrested DevelopmentSeries: CEO (1 episode)
  36. 2003NCISSeries: Harold (1 episode)
  37. 2003Threat MatrixSeries: Korean Aide (1 episode)
  38. 2002MonkSeries: Michael Kin (1 episode)
  39. 2002The ShieldSeries: Detective Rodriguez (1 episode)
  40. 1999The West WingSeries: Translator (1 episode)
  41. 1998CharmedSeries: Motel Manager, Uniform Officer (1 episode)
  42. 1998DamonSeries: Newscaster (1 episode)
  43. 1997InterruptionsFilm: Mr. Park
  44. 19967th HeavenSeries: Deacon Sid (1 episode)
  45. 1996Pacific BlueSeries: Cho (1 episode)
  46. 1992Melrose PlaceSeries: Uniform Cop (1 episode)

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