Randall Park

Randall Park was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 23, 1974, to Korean immigrant parents. He graduated from Hamilton High School’s Humanities Magnet Program before attending the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). At UCLA, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing and a Master’s degree in Asian American Studies. During his time at UCLA, Park co-founded “Lapu, the Coyote that Cares,” an Asian American theater company, which significantly influenced his decision to pursue acting professionally. After graduation, he initially worked as a graphic/print designer before fully committing to his entertainment career.

Park’s career began with smaller roles, including appearances on “Alias,” “ER,” and “House,” as well as sketch comedy shows like “MadTV.” He also had memorable guest spots on “The Office” (as Steve/Asian Jim) and a recurring role as Governor Danny Chung in the HBO series “Veep.” His breakthrough came in 2014 when he played North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the film “The Interview.” This role significantly raised his public profile, leading to more substantial opportunities. From 2015 to 2020, Park starred as Louis Huang, the patriarch in the critically acclaimed ABC sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat,” for which he received a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.

In recent years, Randall Park has diversified his work, securing roles in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as FBI Agent Jimmy Woo in “Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) and “WandaVision” (2021), and the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) as Dr. Stephen Shin in “Aquaman” (2018). He co-wrote and starred in the Netflix romantic comedy “Always Be My Maybe” (2019) alongside Ali Wong, drawing inspiration from his own musical past. In 2023, he made his feature directorial debut with the comedy-drama film “Shortcomings.” Park continues to work as an actor, writer, and director, consistently contributing to diverse storytelling in the entertainment industry.