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Tom Yi

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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). 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

Acting
2024The Greatest HitsTom Park
2023Your Place or MineProfessor
2022UmmaMr. Kang
2019Plus OneMitch Mori
20193 Days with DadDr. Cho
2017Young SheldonDr. Kwok
2016GhostbustersFlashed Man
2016The Good PlaceAlbert
2016This Is UsCarl
2016ColonyHusband
2015Alex of VeniceJudge Sawyer
2015SuperstoreBobby Suh
2015Dr. KenBum-Kun
2014Drew Peterson: UntouchableMedical Examiner
2014Murder of a CatRogin Kim
2013The PurgeMr. Cali
2012This Is 40Charlotte's Teacher
2011BridesmaidsJewelry Store Couple
2011WilfredCal Fukazaki
2011SuburgatoryMr. Seigel
2011WorkaholicsAsian Man at Door
2010Hot in ClevelandDr. Joe
2009CommunityRabbi Chang
2009The LeagueMr. OO
2009NCIS: Los AngelesSouth Korean Fleet Commander Bai
2008Senior Skip DayMr. Lee Cheng
2008The MentalistThe Mark
2007The Big Bang TheoryDispatcher (voice)
2005The OfficeTim Dockery
2004Boston LegalForeman
2003NCISHarold
2003Arrested DevelopmentCEO
2003Threat MatrixKorean Aide
2002MonkMichael Kin
2002The ShieldDetective Rodriguez
1999The West WingTranslator
1998CharmedMotel Manager
1998CharmedUniform Officer
1998DamonNewscaster
1997InterruptionsMr. Park
19967th HeavenDeacon Sid
1996Pacific BlueCho
1992Melrose PlaceUniform Cop