Tom Yi

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 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.

Filmography

Bridesmaids

2011

As Jewelry Store Couple

The Purge

2013

As Mr. Cali

This Is 40

2012

As Charlotte's Teacher

Ghostbusters

2016

As Flashed Man

3 Days with Dad

2019

As Dr. Cho

Alex of Venice

2015

As Judge Sawyer

Drew Peterson: Untouchable

2014

As Medical Examiner

Senior Skip Day

2008

As Mr. Lee Cheng

Umma

2022

As Mr. Kang

Plus One

2019

As Mitch Mori

The Greatest Hits

2024

As Tom Park

Your Place or Mine

2023

As Professor

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