Randall Park

Randall Park
Park in New York, 2015
Born March 23, 1974 (age 44)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Residence San Fernando Valley, California, U.S.[1][2]
Alma mater University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., M.A.)
Occupation Actor, comedian, writer
Years active 2003–present
Spouse(s)
Jae Suh Park (m. 2008)
Children 1
Website www.randallparkplace.com

Randall Park (born March 23, 1974)[3] is an American actor, comedian and writer known for portraying North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un in the 2014 film The Interview, Minnesota governor Danny Chung in Veep, Eddie Huang's father, American restaurateur Louis Huang, in ABC's television show Fresh Off the Boat and most recently, FBI agent Jimmy Woo in the 2018 film Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Early life

Park was born to Korean immigrant parents in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in West Los Angeles. His mother was an accountant at UCLA, and his father owned a one-hour photo store.[4]

Park graduated from Hamilton High School's Humanities Magnet Program.[5][6] Park earned a bachelor's degree in English and creative writing and a master's degree in Asian American studies from UCLA.[7] While attending UCLA, Park co-founded the largest and longest running University Asian American theater company named "Lapu, the Coyote that Cares", which is now known as the LCC Theatre Company.[8][9][1][10]

Career

Film and television

Park made his acting debut in the 2003 short film Dragon of Love (as the main character, Joel), which won the Best Short Film at the 2003 Hawaii International Film Festival. He has appeared in feature films such as Larry Crowne, Dinner for Schmucks, and The Five-Year Engagement. He appeared in various independent film projects such as Quentin Lee's The People I've Slept With (2009) and starred and co-wrote the feature film American Fusion (2005).[11]

Park has made guest appearances on television shows including Community, Curb Your Enthusiasm, New Girl, The Office, ER, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Four Kings, Las Vegas, House, iCarly, Cold Case, The Mindy Project, and Reno 911!. He appeared as Martin Fukanaga on Supah Ninjas and was a cast member on MTV's Wild 'n Out. In 2007, he regularly appeared as an actor in the filmmaking reality show On the Lot.

In 2014, Park played a company rep trying to recruit college students in Neighbors, co-starred in the Jason Segel/Cameron Diaz comedy, Sex Tape, which led to his being cast in The Interview (2014),[12] portraying Kim Jong-un.

Park played the recurring character of Minnesota governor, Danny Chung on the HBO comedy Veep. He appeared as Jeff in the prequel 2015 series for Netflix, Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. In 2015 he also appeared in Wong Fu Productions' first feature film, Everything Before Us.

Since February 2015, Park has starred as Louis Huang, patriarch of a Chinese 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.[13] He was the first actor cast on the show, with the producers having approached him before the pilot was ordered.[14]

In 2015, Park appeared with John Malkovich in the music video for Eminem's single "Phenomenal". He also appeared as a co-worker of Amy Schumer's character in 2015's Trainwreck. In 2015, Park also had roles in the films Southpaw (as Jed Wang) and The Night Before as Ethan's Boss.

In 2016, Park appeared in the film Office Christmas Party as Fred and in 2017 appeared in the comedies The House as the Wall Street Guy and The Disaster Artist. He also lent his voice talents to the CGI animated film The Lego Ninjago Movie as Chen the Cheerleader.

In 2018, Park played the role of FBI Agent Jimmy Woo in the Marvel Studios film Ant-Man and the Wasp. He will also appear in the DC Extended Universe film Aquaman as Dr. Stephen Shin in December, 2018.

Park will star with Ali Wong in Always Be My Maybe, a film directed by Nahnatchka Khan, and written by Park, Wong and Michael Golamco. The film is slated for 2019.

Writing and directing

In 2005 Park co-wrote and starred in the feature film American Fusion directed by Frank Lin, which won the Audience Award at the Hawaii International Film Festival.[11] He has also created, directed, written, and starred in several short internet series for Channel 101, including Dr. Miracles, The Food, and Dumb Professor.

In 2013 he wrote and starred in a series for Channel 101 featuring his baby daughter entitled Baby Mentalist.[15] In Channel 101's bracket competition format for webseries, Baby Mentalist was voted number one the most times of any show at the time, ending with six episodes in 2013.[14][16]

Park wrote a short film, Blueberry, which won an award for Best Actor at the NBC Shortcuts Film Festival For Short Films.[17] He was awarded the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) New Writers Award for his television pilot script, The Erasists.[18]

Park also co-wrote a feature film with Ali Wong and Michael Golamco entitled Always Be My Maybe, which is directed by Nahnatchka Khan and will be released in 2019.

Commercials and online work

Park has been featured in ads for HBO Go, Ally Financial, and the 2011 Father's Day Verizon Droid commercial.[19][20] He plays a "doggie daycare owner" in a print and online campaign for Chase Bank, which aired in early 2015.[21]

Park was featured in Wong Fu Productions' short film, Too Fast as Brandon, the web series Home Is Where the Hans Are as the stepfather and as Randall in their first feature film, Everything Before Us (2015).[22]

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

Personal life

Park is married to Jae Suh Park and they have one daughter. They live in the San Fernando Valley.[2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009The People I've Slept WithNice but Boring Guy
2010Too FastBrandonShort
Dinner for SchmucksHenderson
The 41 Year Old Virgin Who Knocked Up Sarah Marshall and Felt Superbad About ItOfficer Yo Ass
2011Larry CrowneTrainee Wong
2012The Five Year EngagementMing
2014NeighborsRep
Sex TapeEdward
They Came TogetherMartinson
The InterviewKim Jong-un
2015SouthpawJed Wang
TrainwreckBryson
The HollarsDr. Fong
Everything Before UsRandall
The Night BeforeEthan's Boss
Amigo UndeadKevin Ostrowski
2016The MeddlerOfficer Lee
Office Christmas PartyFred
2017The Disaster ArtistMale Actor
SnatchedMichael
The HouseWall Street Guy - Buckler
The Lego Ninjago MovieChen the Cheerleader (voice)
2018Ant-Man and the Wasp Jimmy Woo
AquamanDr. Stephen ShinPost-production
2019FlarskyPost-production
Always Be My MaybeMarcusPost-production; also writer

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003FastlaneOctopus ManEpisode: "Strap On"
2003Reno 911!MailmanEpisode: "Dangle's Moving Day"
2003Las VegasJasperEpisode: "Jokers and Fools"
2004AliasKorean SoldierEpisode: "Crossings"
2004ERYong-Jo PakEpisode: "White Guy, Dark Hair"
2005HouseBradEpisode: "Autopsy"
2005–2007Wild 'n OutHimself/Various16 episodes
2006Four KingsServer PatEpisode: "Night of the Iguana"
2006–2007The Bold and the BeautifulE.R. Doctor2 episodes
2006–2007Mad TVVarious3 episodes
2007Nick Cannon Presents: Short CircuitzVarious3 episodes
2007Cold CaseManny Kim '07Episode: "That Woman"
2008iCarlyMr. PalladinoEpisode: "iGot Detention"
2008The Sarah Silverman ProgramMongolian AideEpisode: "The Mongolian Beef"
2008Eli StoneChris KimEpisode: "Unwritten"
2009Gary UnmarriedDr. GreenbergEpisode: "Gary Tries to Do It All"
2009Curb Your EnthusiasmDoctorEpisode: "The Table Read"
2010–2015CommunityCrime Boss / Himself2 episodes
2010–2011SvetlanaDr. Park3 episodes
2011–2013Supah NinjasMartin Fukanaga27 episodes
2011CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationScott KatsuEpisode: "Turn On, Tune In, Drop Dead"
2012New GirlWillEpisode: "Fancyman Part 1"
2012The OfficeSteve (more popularly known as Asian Jim Halpert)Episode: "Andy's Ancestry"
2012–2016VeepGovernor Danny Chung12 episodes
2013Mr. Box OfficeLarry KungEpisode: "Marcus Gets Kung Pow'd"
2013–2014The Mindy ProjectDr. Colin Lee3 episodes
2014NewsreadersClavis Kim3 episodes
2014Robot ChickenKim Jong-un (voice)Episode: "Walking Dead Lobster"
2015–presentFresh Off the BoatLouis HuangRegular role[23]
Nominated — Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series (2016)
2015Repeat After MeHimselfEpisode #1.5
2015Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampJeff4 episodes
2015Comedy Bang! Bang!HimselfEpisode: "Randall Park Wears Brown Dress Shoes With Blue Socks"
2016IdiotsitterHankEpisode: "GED Prom"
2016Childrens HospitalJamyangEpisode: "Show Me a Hero"
2016Dr. KenGary ChonEpisode: "Korean Men's Club"
2016$100,000 PyramidHimself/Celebrity GuestEpisode: "Randall Park vs. Anna Camp"
2016Bajillion Dollar Propertie$GriegEpisode: "Day of the Diamond Dealmakers"
2017Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day SpecialBlairVariety special
2017LoveTommy2 episodes
2017Angie TribecaDr. MoreauEpisode: "Brockman Turner Overdrive"
2017Do You Want To See a Dead Body?HimselfEpisode: "A Body and a Crater"
2018Hot StreetsDonovan Kim (voice)Episode: "Got a Minute for Love?"
2018Robot ChickenCharon, Red Power Ranger (voices)Episode: "Why Is It Wet?"
2018Drunk HistoryHimself / Jamukha2 episodes
2018Art PrisonPrisoner / TBAAdult Swim TV special
2018Bojack HorsemanTouristEpisode: "The Dog Days Are Over"

Music videos

Year Artist Title Notes
2015 Eminem "Phenomenal"

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Dr. MiraclesDr. MiraclesAlso writer/director
2009The FoodWallaceAlso writer
2009IKEA HeightsJamesYouTube Series only filmed in IKEA without staff noticing
2010Dumb ProfessorProfessor Raymond NashAlso writer/director
2011Siamese DadRussellAlso writer/director
2011The Game Station - The Street FighterKenneth
2012The Game Station - The Return of King HippoRoommate
2012Listen to Grandpa, Andy LingAndy LingStarred opposite Elliott Gould
2012Home Is Where The Hans AreAndrewWong Fu Productions short
2013Baby MentalistDetective ChungAlso writer
2014CollegeHumor - If Google was a Guy (2)Bing
2014Adult Swim - The BroomshakalakaMark
2014Talking Marriage with Ryan BaileyHimselfGuest with JaeLego
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References

  1. 1 2 Ashok Kondabolu (July 26, 2013). "Ashok and Randall Park Celebrate Father's Day". Asian American Writers' Workshop. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Tseng, Ada (February 13, 2014). "Randall and Jae Suh Park: Baby Makes Three". LA Weekly. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  3. ↑ "People Search & Directory Services". Intelius.com. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  4. ↑ Tseng, Ada (December 23, 2014). "Off Script with Randall Park". KoreAm. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  5. ↑ "April Issue: Randall Park Reflects on the Riots". Iamkoream.com/Korean Journal. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  6. ↑ "Randall Park Video | Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi". Ovguide.com. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  7. ↑ Edward (January 4, 2011). "The Working APA Actor: Randall Park". 8Asians.com. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  8. ↑ "About: History". LCC Theatre Company at UCLA.
  9. ↑ "Cast: Alumni and Inactive Cast". LCC Theatre Company at UCLA.
  10. ↑ "Meet Propergander (Part I)". UCLA International Institute. August 16, 2005.
  11. 1 2 IMDB, American Fusion (2005)
  12. ↑ Steinberg, Don (February 4, 2015). "Randall Park on ABC's New 'Fresh Off the Boat': The first Asian-American sitcom in 20 years premieres". Wall Street Journal.
  13. ↑ Nellie Andreeva. "Constance Wu, Randall Park Join 'Fresh Off The Boat'; Windell Middlebrooks In 'Mason Twins'", Deadline.com, February 7, 2014.
  14. 1 2 "Sound and Fury Podcast Episode 18: Randall Park". blog.angryasianman.com. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  15. ↑ Angry Asian Man, Baby Mentalist, blog.angryasianman.com, April 2013.
  16. ↑ "Channel 101 - Baby Mentalist". Channel 101. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  17. ↑ "NBC Shortcuts". Guts.Glam.Grace. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  18. ↑ "Short Cuts Film Festival". Nbcshortcuts.com. 6 August 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  19. ↑ John (23 May 2011). "Asian American Commercial Watch: Randall Park in HBO Go". 8Asians.com. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  20. ↑ "Too Fast". YouTube. 10 December 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2013.
  21. ↑ Primack, Dan (January 7, 2015). "When 'Kim-Jong Un' did an ad for Chase Bank". Fortune Magazine. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  22. ↑ "Too Fast". Wong Fu Productions. December 2010.
  23. ↑ Rottenberg, Josh (December 16, 2014). "'The Interview's' Kim Jong Un actor, Randall Park, knew it was 'insane'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
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