Steven Yeun
Biography
Steven Yeun is a Korean-American actor born on December 21, 1983, in Seoul, South Korea. He immigrated to the United States as a child and studied at Kalamazoo College, where he became involved in improv comedy.
Yeun gained fame as Glenn Rhee in The Walking Dead (2010-2016) before transitioning to a celebrated film career. He earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for Minari (2020), becoming the first Asian American to be nominated in that category. He also stars as Mark Grayson in the animated series Invincible and appeared in Jordan Peele's Nope (2022).
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Jacob in Minari (2020)
- Mark Grayson in Invincible (2021-present)
- Jupe Park in Nope (2022)
- Ben in Burning (2018)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Academy Award Nomination for Best Actor (Minari)
- 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Nomination for Outstanding Male Actor (Minari)
- 🏆 National Board of Review Award for Best Actor (Minari)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yeun is known for playing Glenn Rhee in The Walking Dead and for his Oscar-nominated performance in Minari.
Yes, Yeun was nominated for Best Actor for Minari (2020), becoming the first Asian American nominated in that category.