Steve Park
Biography
Stephen Park is a prominent American comedian and actor who hails from a family of Korean immigrants. He initially made his mark in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian before successfully shifting his focus to acting. Park gained significant recognition as a cast member of the popular sketch comedy series In Living Color during its 1991–1992 season. His film career includes notable performances as Mike Yanagita in the critically acclaimed Fargo (1996), Sonny in the classic Do the Right Thing (1989), and Detective Brian in the thriller Falling Down (1993).
In addition to these roles, Park lent his voice to the character Mike Sorayama in the animated series The Venture Bros., which airs on Adult Swim. He also portrayed Judge Pete in the independent film Rocket Science (2007), which received critical acclaim. Moreover, Park has collaborated with the Coen brothers, featuring in their films Fargo (1996) and A Serious Man (2009), further solidifying his status in the film industry. Throughout his career, Stephen Park has demonstrated remarkable versatility and talent, earning him recognition in both comedy and dramatic roles across various mediums.
Filmography
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Asteroid City
2023
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning
1995 • Todd Wilkins
Falling Down
1993
The Brass Teapot
2012 • Dr. Ling
The French Dispatch
2021 • Nescaffier
Mickey 17
2025 • Zeke
Quick Change
1990 • Kim, Grocery Cashier
Snowpiercer
2013
Heavens to Betsy
2017
Death of a Unicorn
2025 • Dr. Song
Desperate Measures
1998
Ghosted (2023)
2023
Honest to God
2022
The Good Half
2024 • Fr. Dan
Roadkill (2023)
2023
Phobias
2021 • Jung-Soo
Don Verdean
2015 • Poon-Yen