Tom Yi

Tom Yi

2019
2014
2009
2008

Personal Details

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.

Career

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2024
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2023
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2022
Umma
Umma as Mr. Kang
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2019
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Plus One
Plus One as Mitch Mori
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2016
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters as Flashed Man
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Dr. Ken
Dr. Ken as Bum-Kun
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2015
Alex of Venice
Alex of Venice as Judge Sawyer
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2014
Drew Peterson: Untouchable
Drew Peterson: Untouchable as Medical Examiner
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2013
The Purge
The Purge as Mr. Cali
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2012
This Is 40
This Is 40 as Charlotte's Teacher
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2011
Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids as Jewelry Store Couple
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2010
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory as Dispatcher (voice)
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2008
Senior Skip Day
Senior Skip Day as Mr. Lee Cheng
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2006
Monk
Monk as Michael Kin