Actor
Steven Yeun
1983
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 21 December 1983, Seoul, South Korea
- Known for
- Okja, Burning
, Sorry to Bother You
Steven Yeun is a Korean-born American actor who rose to fame as Glenn Rhee on The Walking Dead. He then built an acclaimed film career with Burning and Minari, and became the first Asian American nominated for the Best Actor Oscar. He also won major awards for the series Beef.
Where to start
Okja (2017)Log in to add it to the library
Early major film role in Bong Joon-ho's Netflix fantasy, marking his move from television to international cinema.
Burning (2018)Full guide
Played the enigmatic Ben in Lee Chang-dong's celebrated thriller, a landmark of his critically acclaimed film work.
Sorry to Bother You (2018)Log in to add it to the library
Appeared in Boots Riley's satirical comedy, showing his range in offbeat, socially minded films.
Minari (2021)Log in to add it to the library
Lead role as a Korean immigrant farmer earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
Nope (2022)Full guide
Joined Jordan Peele's sci-fi horror film as a former child star turned showman.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 2021 Academy Award nomination, Best Actor (Minari)
- 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards (ceremony held January 2024): two wins for Beef
- 2024 Golden Globe Award, Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie (Beef)
The full list · 31
- 2009My Name Is JerryLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Chaz
- 2010The Making of The Walking DeadLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2010Carpe MillenniumLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kevin
- 2010T-Shirt HurtLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2013Too Far GoneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Glenn Rhee
- 2014I OriginsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kenny
- 2016Like a French FilmLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Steve
- 2016The Day Will Come When You Won't BeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Glenn Rhee
- 2017OkjaLog in to add it to the libraryActor as K
- 2017MayhemLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Derek Cho
- 2017The StarLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bo (voice)
- 2017The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's WalkingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Glenn Rhee / Glenn's Baby (voice)
- 2018BurningLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ben
- 2018Sorry to Bother YouLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Squeeze
- 2018Who?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Glenn Rhee (Tv Series Footage)
- 2019NaysayerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ian
- 2021Space Jam: A New LegacyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Warner Bros. Executive
- 2021MinariLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jacob
- 2021Trollhunters: Rise of the TitansLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Steve (voice)
- 2021The HumansLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Richard
- 2022NopeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ricky 'Jupe' Park
- 2023Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TVLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2024The Walking Dead: The ReturnLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Glenn Rhee (archive footage)
- 2025Mickey 17Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Timo
- 2025Love MeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Iam / Liam
- 2025Netflix Tudum 2025Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
- 2025Crash SiteLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Max
- 2025Bubble & SqueakLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Bkofl
- 2026The RipLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Detective Mike Ro
- 2026Avatar Aang: The Last AirbenderLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Zuko (voice)
- 2026AnimalsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sam Allison
Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.