Biography
Who is Randall Park?
Early life and education
Randall Park was born in Los Angeles, California, to parents Duk Hee and Harry Park. His parents were Korean immigrants, and his father operated a one-hour photo store while his mother worked as an accountant at the University of California, Los Angeles. He spent his childhood in the Castle Heights neighborhood of the city and attended Alexander Hamilton High School.
He pursued higher education at the University of California, Los Angeles, beginning in 1993. During his time there, he helped create a prominent Asian American theater group called Lapu, the Coyote that Cares, which is now known as the LCC Theatre Company. He eventually earned a bachelor's degree in English with a focus on creative writing and a minor in Asian American studies. Later, he completed a master's degree in Asian American studies at the same institution in 1999.
Early career and online projects
After finishing his schooling, he worked for a brief period as a graphic and print designer for the publication New Times LA. He eventually co-founded a theater group named Propergander with several alumni from his college days. During this time, he began performing stand-up comedy and participated in various improv groups, including The famous Stage Ninjaz.
He made his screen debut in the 2003 short film Dragon of Love, which received recognition at the Hawaii International Film Festival. Throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s, he focused heavily on internet-based projects when traditional acting work was difficult to find. He wrote, directed, and appeared in several short series for Channel 101, such as IKEA Heights, The Food, and Dr. Miracles. He also collaborated frequently with Wong Fu Productions on various online comedy skits and web series.
Mainstream television and film success
His mainstream breakthrough came when he portrayed Louis Huang in the ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat, a role he held from 2015 until 2020. This performance earned him a nomination for a Critics' Choice Television Award. Around the same time, he gained significant attention for playing North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the 2014 comedy film The Interview. He also appeared as a recurring character on the HBO series Veep.
In major film franchises, he is well-known for his role as Agent Jimmy Woo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in films like Ant-Man and the Wasp and the series WandaVision. Also, he portrayed Dr. Stephen Shin in the DC Extended Universe films Aquaman and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. In 2019, he co-wrote, produced, and starred in the Netflix romantic comedy Always Be My Maybe alongside Ali Wong.
Production work and personal life
Beyond acting, he has taken on roles as a director and producer. He directed the comedy-drama film Shortcomings, which was released in 2023. In 2019, he launched a production company called Imminent Collision along with Hieu Ho and Michael Golamco. The company later signed a deal with 20th Century Fox Television to develop new projects.
Regarding his personal life, he is married to Jae Suh Park. Throughout his career, he has remained active in the Asian American creative community, often collaborating with former theater colleagues and fellow performers.
Birthday and age
Randall Park was born on March 23, 1974, which makes Randall 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Randall shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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