
Tom Yi
Acting
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.
Known for
2024The Greatest Hits
Tom Park
2023Your Place or Mine
Professor
2022Umma
Mr. Kang
2019Plus One
Mitch Mori
20193 Days with Dad
Dr. Cho
2016Ghostbusters
Flashed Man
2015Alex of Venice
Judge Sawyer
2014Drew Peterson: Untouchable
Medical Examiner
2014Murder of a Cat
Rogin Kim
2013The Purge
Mr. Cali
2012This Is 40
Charlotte's Teacher
2011Bridesmaids
Jewelry Store Couple
2008Senior Skip Day
Mr. Lee Cheng
1997Interruptions
Mr. Park