Actor
Tom Yi
16 films
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.
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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). 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.
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First watchBridesmaids20116.5as Jewelry Store CoupleAnnie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
16 films as actor- 2024The Greatest HitsTom Park
- 2023Your Place or MineProfessor
- 2022UmmaMr. Kang
- 20193 Days with DadDr. Cho
- 2019Plus OneMitch Mori
- 2017Good FaceDr. Park
- 2016GhostbustersFlashed Man
- 2015Alex of VeniceJudge Sawyer
- 2014Murder of a CatRogin Kim
- 2014Drew Peterson: UntouchableMedical Examiner
- 2013The PurgeMr. Cali
- 2012This Is 40Charlotte's Teacher
- 2011BridesmaidsJewelry Store Couple
- 2008Senior Skip DayMr. Lee Cheng
- 2008Player 5150Investigator
- 1997InterruptionsMr. Park