Tom Yi

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 SeΓ±or 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.

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Known For

The Purge
The Purge

2013

as Mr. Cali

Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids

2011

as Jewelry Store Couple

Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters

2016

as Flashed Man

This Is 40
This Is 40

2012

as Charlotte's Teacher

Umma
Umma

2022

as Mr. Kang

Senior Skip Day
Senior Skip Day

2008

as Mr. Lee Cheng

Plus One
Plus One

2019

as Mitch Mori

Your Place or Mine
Your Place or Mine

2023

as Professor

The Greatest Hits
The Greatest Hits

2024

as Tom Park

Interruptions
Interruptions

1997

as Mr. Park

Drew Peterson: Untouchable
Drew Peterson: Untouchable

2014

as Medical Examiner

Alex of Venice
Alex of Venice

2015

as Judge Sawyer

Murder of a Cat
Murder of a Cat

2014

as Rogin Kim

3 Days with Dad
3 Days with Dad

2019

as Dr. Cho