Randall Park

Randall Park (born March 23, 1974) is an American actor, filmmaker, and comedian. He is best known for his roles as Agent Jimmy Woo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, FBI Special Agent Edwin Park in the Netflix series The Residence, Louis Huang in the ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2020), for which he was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series in 2016, and for IKEA Heights, a comedy web series.

Before these major roles, Park gained popularity by playing Steve, a prank replacement of Jim Halpert (dubbed "Asian Jim") in an episode of the NBC sitcom The Office, and starring in the recurring role of Governor Danny Chung in the HBO comedy series Veep. He also co-starred in and co-wrote the Netflix romantic comedy film Always Be My Maybe (2019) alongside Ali Wong and directed the comedy-drama film Shortcomings (2023).

Park played Agent Jimmy Woo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the films Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, (2023) and the miniseries WandaVision (2021). He played a future version of himself in the 2021 Dwayne Johnson autobiographical comedy series Young Rock and portrayed North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un in the comedy film The Interview (2014). He played Dr. Stephen Shin in the DC Extended Universe films Aquaman (2018) and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023).

Early life Park was born to Duk Hee and Harry Park, Korean immigrants in Los Angeles, California and grew up in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Castle Heights. Park graduated from Hamilton High School's humanities magnet program.

Park attended University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in the fall quarter of 1993. There he co-founded "Lapu, the Coyote that Cares," the largest and longest-running on-campus Asian American theater company, now known as the LCC Theatre Company, in 1995. He credits his experiences with LCC for sparking his desire to pursue acting professionally and would go on to collaborate with many of its alumni. Their first performance was Treehouse Bachelor Society, a full-length play written by Park, at the Northwest Auditorium. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in English, with a concentration in creative writing, and a minor in Asian American studies in 1997. He remained at UCLA, partly to continue acting with LCC, and later completed his master's degree in Asian American studies in 1999. Other notable Propergander alumni include Vivian Bang, Tim Chiou, and Eddie Shin. Park, Shin, Wong, and LCC co-founder Naoya Imanishi were also a part of the short-lived improv group, "The Legendary Stage Ninjaz". It was also Pat Morita's last film before his death in November of that year.

Early in his career when Park did not have a talent agent, he would book roles through diversity showcases at different television networks. In 2006 he appeared in the CBS Diversity Showcase. At 32, while a cast member on MTV's Wild 'n Out, he worked at Starbucks to supplement his income.

In 2007 he regularly appeared as an actor in the filmmaking reality show On the Lot.

2007–2013: Online work Park found work to be scarce after 2008's Great Recession in the United States and a potential SAG-AFTRA strike at the beginning of 2009, so he began to focus on his own projects during this period.

He had a recurring role as Martin Fukanaga on Supah Ninjas.

Park has collaborated on several projects with Wong Fu Productions, beginning with his role as Brandon in the comedy skit Too Fast (2010) and as the stepfather in the web series Home Is Where the Hans Are (2012). Later Park appeared as a D.E.I. (Department of Emotional Integrity) agent in the feature film Everything Before Us (2015) and its accompanying short film, as Asian Santa in the comedy skit Why is Santa Asian?, and as himself in a brief cameo in Asian Bachelorette 2.

He created, directed, wrote, and starred in several short internet series for Channel 101, including Dr. Miracles, The Food, IKEA Heights, and Dumb Professor. In 2013 he wrote and starred in another Channel 101 series featuring his baby daughter, entitled Baby Mentalist. In Channel 101's bracket competition format for web-series, Baby Mentalist was voted number one the most times out of all the channel's shows, and it ended with six episodes in 2013.

2014–present: Mainstream success

Park played the recurring character of Minnesota governor Danny Chung on the HBO comedy Veep. Park also gained over 20 pounds for the role.

That same year, Park appeared in the comedy film, Sex Tape.

In 2015 he appeared as Jeff in Netflix's prequel series, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp and worked on Wong Fu Productions' first feature film, Everything Before Us. Park starred with John Malkovich in the music video for Eminem's single "Phenomenal". He then played a co-worker of Amy Schumer's character in Trainwreck and also had roles in the films, Southpaw (as Jed Wang) and The Night Before as Ethan's Boss.

From 2015 to 2020 Park starred as Louis Huang, patriarch of a Taiwanese American family, alongside Constance Wu in ABC's television show Fresh Off the Boat (based on Eddie Huang's memoir, Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir), written and produced by Nahnatchka Khan and executive produced by Jake Kasdan. He was the first actor cast on the show, the producers having approached him before the pilot was ordered. Being of Korean heritage, Park initially felt uneasy about portraying a Taiwanese father. However, Huang reassured Park that he was his first choice to play his father. When they were staffing the writer's room, Park recommended Ali Wong for a position. The show ran for six seasons and concluded on February 21, 2020.

In 2016 Park appeared in the film Office Christmas Party as Fred.

In 2017 Park appeared in the comedies, The House as the Wall Street Guy and The Disaster Artist. He also lent his voice talents to the computer-animated film The Lego Ninjago Movie as Chen the Cheerleader.

In 2018 Park had minor roles in both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Extended Universe (DCEU). He played FBI Agent Jimmy Woo in the Marvel Studios film Ant-Man and the Wasp, returning as Woo in the Disney+ series, WandaVision (2021). In the DCEU, he played Dr. Stephen Shin in the film Aquaman.

Park produced and starred in the Netflix original film Always Be My Maybe, directed by Fresh Off the Boat creator Nahnatchka Khan, with Ali Wong. The film was written by Park, Wong, and Michael Golamco. The in-film hip-hop band, Hello Peril, is inspired by Park's '90s hip-hop band, Ill Again. The film was released in select theaters on May 29, 2019, and digitally on Netflix on May 31, 2019.

Park, Golamco, and Hieu Ho launched the Asian American-focused production company, Imminent Collision, and signed a first-look deal with 20th Century Fox Television in October 2019. The name is derived from a play they worked on while they were members of the LCC theater group at UCLA.

In 2022 Park starred in the Netflix comedy series Blockbuster, which aired for one season before being cancelled.

In January 2023, Park's directorial debut, Shortcomings, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film was released on August 4, 2023, by Sony Pictures Classics.

In November 2024, Park finished the New York City Marathon with a time of 4 hours 16 minutes and 18 seconds.

In March 2025, Park starred in the Netflix miniseries, The Residence, as FBI Special Agent Edwin Park. He has also recurred in the CBS Sherlock Holmes-based series Watson playing arch criminal Moriarty.

Other works Park was a front man for the Los Angeles-based hip-hop/jazz/rock fusion band, Ill Again. The band served as the inspiration for his character's band, Hello Peril, in the film Always Be My Maybe (2019). They released the album Bookends in 2008.

In 2019 Park, rapped alongside Wayne Brady, Rafael Casal, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Daveed Diggs in "Housewarming Cypher".

In 2020 Park voiced Eugene in the Cartoon Network show, Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart, in the episode "Adoradad".

In 2022 Park was featured in rapper Lyrics Born's song "This Song's Delicious" alongside Dan the Automator. In the music video, Park went by the name "Sitcom Dad."

Park has been featured in ads for HBO Go, Ally Financial, and the 2011 Father's Day Verizon Droid commercial. He appeared as a "doggie daycare owner" in a print and online campaign for Chase Bank, which aired in early 2015.

Park was featured in UTC Business Ethics Course HUR750 "Respect in the Workplace".

Personal life Park is married to actress Jae Suh Park. They worked together on The Mindy Project and the short film Love, NY. They live with their daughter Ruby in the San Fernando Valley. Ruby Louise Park was born in 2012. She starred alongside her parents as a crime-fighting baby superhero in Baby Mentalist, a comedy web series developed by her father in 2013. Ruby is autistic, as discussed by Park on Mike Birbiglia's podcast Working it Out. Park supports the non-profit KultureCity that focuses on "sensory accessibility and acceptance for those with invisible disabilities." Park is also on KultureCity's board of directors.

Park returned to UCLA as a keynote speaker for the Asian American Studies department commencement ceremony in 2015 and for the English department commencement ceremony in 2017.

Park delivered the keynote address at all three UCLA college commencement ceremonies in 2023.

Park is an active supporter of the East West Players theater group in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. He publicly voiced his support for the theatre during EWP's donation campaign in 2018.

Park has an older brother.

Mr. Sheldon

Ganpei Voice

Jimmy Woo

Stephen Shin

Boss

Marcus Kim Also writer, producer

Wallace 2020

Principal Evans 2021

Butch Voice 2024

Randolph Chan

Scott Eenie Meanie Leo A Very Jonas Christmas Movie Brad

Wishful Thinking Bobby Brian

Post-production Filming Filming

Television Year Title Role Notes 2003 Fastlane Octopus Man Episode: "Strap On" Reno 911! Mailman Episode: "Dangle's Moving Day" Las Vegas Jasper Episode: "Jokers and Fools" 2004 Alias Korean Soldier Episode: "Crossings"ER Yong-Jo Pak Episode: "White Guy, Dark Hair" 2005 House Brad Episode: "Autopsy" 2006 Four Kings Server Pat Episode: "Night of the Iguana" 2006–07 Wild 'n Out Himself / Various 16 episodes 2006; 2007 The Bold and the Beautiful E.R. Doctor 2 episodes Mad TV Bobby's Cousin / Korean Man / Ando 3 episodes 2007 Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz Police Officer / Hypeman Waiter / Bjork 3 episodes Cold Case Manny Kim '07 Episode: "That Woman" 2008 iCarly Mr. Palladino Episode: "iGot Detention" The Sarah Silverman Program Mongolian Aide Episode: "The Mongolian Beef" Eli Stone Chris Kim Episode: "Unwritten" Zip Mr. Yu Television film The Apostles Ettinger 2009 Gary Unmarried Dr. Greenberg Episode: "Gary Tries to Do It All" Curb Your Enthusiasm Doctor Episode: "The Table Read" 2010–11 Svetlana Dr. Park 3 episodes 2010; 2015 Community Crime Boss / Himself 2 episodes 2011–13 Supah Ninjas Martin Fukanaga Recurring role, 27 episodes 2011 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Scott Katsu Episode: "Turn On, Tune In, Drop Dead" A Series of Unfortunate People Odd Man / Jay / Barry 3 episodes Random Comedies Joe Episode: "Open House" 2012 New Girl Will Episode: "Fancyman Part 1" The Office Steve/Asian Jim Episode: "Andy's Ancestry" A Car Called Wanda Richard Episode: "It Wasn’t a Roofie" Slanted Kai Episode: "Paying Your Dues" 2012–17 Veep Governor Danny Chung Recurring role, 13 episodes 2013 Infomercials Mark Episode: "Broomshakalaka!" Mr. Box Office Larry Kung Episode: "Marcus Gets Kung Pow'd" 2013–14 The Mindy Project Dr. Colin Lee 3 episodes 2014 Newsreaders Clavis Kim 3 episodes 2014; 2018 Robot Chicken Kim Jong-un / Li Shang / Charon / Red Power Ranger Voice, 2 episodes 2015 Repeat After Me Himself Episode: "#1.5" Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp Jeff 4 episodes Comedy Bang! Bang! Himself Episode: "Randall Park Wears Brown Dress Shoes With Blue Socks" 2015–20 Fresh Off the Boat Louis Huang Regular roleNominated – Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series (2016, 2017) 2016 Idiotsitter Hank Episode: "GED Prom" Childrens Hospital Jamyang Episode: "Show Me a Hero" Dr. Ken Gary Chon Episode: "Korean Men's Club" $100,000 Pyramid Himself Episode: "Randall Park vs. Anna Camp" Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ Grieg Episode: "Day of the Diamond Dealmakers" 2017 Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special Blair Netflix variety special Love Tommy 2 episodes Angie Tribeca Dr. Moreau Episode: "Brockman Turner Overdrive" Drop the Mic Himself Episode: "James Van Der Beek vs. Randall Park / Gina Rodriguez vs. Rob Gronkowski" Do You Want to See a Dead Body? Episode: "A Body and a Crater" 2018 Hot Streets Donovan Kim Voice, episode: "Got a Minute for Love?" Solar Opposites Mr. Sarner Voice, episode: "The Ping Pong Table" Big Mouth Peter "Pete" Doheny Voice, episode: "Panic! At The Mall" Blue Eye Samurai Heiji Shindo Voice, 8 episodes Minimum Wage Netflix series, main role; 28 episodes

Music videos Year Artist Title Notes 2015 Eminem "Phenomenal" 2013 Chester See "Whistle While I Work It"

Web series Year Title Role Notes 2006 Dr. Miracles Dr. Miracles Also writer/director 2009 Greendale Community College Webisodes Brody Leitz Promos for Community 2009 The Food Wallace Also writer 2009–10 IKEA Heights James YouTube Series only filmed in IKEA without staff noticing2010Too FastBrandonWong Fu Productions short 2010 Dumb Professor Professor Raymond Nash Also writer/director 2010 Weekend Forecast Tokyo Mitsubishi MagicHugs short 2010 Workout Tape Ronny Nishimoto MagicHugs short 2011 Siamese Dad Russell Also writer/director 2011 The Game Station - The Street Fighter Kenneth 2012 The Game Station - The Return of King Hippo Roommate 2012 Listen to Grandpa, Andy Ling Andy Ling Starred opposite Elliott Gould 2012 Home Is Where The Hans Are Andrew Wong Fu Productions short 2013 Baby Mentalist Detective Chung Also writer 2014 CollegeHumor - If Google was a Guy (2) Bing 2014 Talking Marriage with Ryan Bailey Himself Guest with JaeLego 2018 Asian Bachelorette 2 Himself Wong Fu Productions short 2023 Good Mythical Morning Himself Guest 2024 IF John Krasinski Promotional material only 2024 Rhett and Link's Wonderhole Squirrel Episode: "Chopping Down a Tree Using Peanut Butter" 2026 Cardboard Wars Red Leader Fan film

Theater Year Title Role Notes 2026 Spectacular Stan Lee

Discography with Ill Again Self Titled (2004)

with Novelists

Bookends (2008)

Select awards and recognition

2010 – Best Actor Award at NBC's Short Cuts Film Festival. 2011 – Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment New Writers Award for the pilot Erasists 2016 – Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year