Steven Yeun - Actor Profile

Steven Yeun

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
31Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 21, 1983
Birth Place: Seoul, South Korea

About Steven Yeun

Yeun Sang-Yeop (Korean: 연상엽; born December 21, 1983), known professionally as Steven Yeun (/jʌn/ YUHN), is an American actor. Yeun initially became famous for playing Glenn Rhee in The Walking Dead (2010–2016). He earned critical acclaim for the films Burning (2018) and  Minari (2020). The latter earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor, making him the first Asian American actor to be nominated. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. In 2023, he starred in the dark comedy series Beef (2023), for which he won two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Yeun has also appeared in the films Okja (2017), Sorry to Bother You (2018), The Humans (2021) and Nope (2022). He has also voiced main characters in animated television series such as Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016–2018), Tales of Arcadia (2016–2021), Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters (2017–2018), Final Space (2018–2021), Tuca & Bertie (2019–2022), and Invincible (2021–present). Description above from the Wikipedia article Steven Yeun, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Steven Yeun reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 31 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Steven Yeun's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 65% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Steven Yeun remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in T-Shirt Hurt, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Steven Yeun Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Steven Yeun's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Steven Yeun.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender Zuko (voice) Flop Similar →
2026 The Rip Detective Mike Ro Hit Similar →
2025 Crash Site Max Hit Similar →
2025 Netflix Tudum 2025 Self Average Similar →
2025 Mickey 17 Timo Hit Similar →
2025 Love Me Iam / Liam Average Similar →
2025 Bubble & Squeak Bkofl Flop Similar →
2024 The Walking Dead: The Return Glenn Rhee (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2023 Invincible: Atom Eve Mark Grayson Hit Similar →
2023 Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV Self - Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
2022 Nope Ricky 'Jupe' Park Hit Similar →
2021 The Humans Richard Average Similar →
2021 Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans Steve (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2021 Space Jam: A New Legacy Warner Bros. Executive Hit Similar →
2021 Minari Jacob Hit Similar →
2019 Naysayer Ian Super Hit Similar →
2018 Sorry to Bother You Squeeze Hit Similar →
2018 Burning Ben Hit Similar →
2018 Who? Glenn Rhee (Tv Series Footage) Flop Similar →
2017 The Star Bo (voice) Average Similar →
2017 Mayhem Derek Cho Average Similar →
2017 The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking Glenn Rhee / Glenn's Baby (voice) Hit Similar →
2017 Okja K Hit Similar →
2016 Like a French Film Steve Super Hit Similar →
2014 I Origins Kenny Super Hit Similar →
2010 The Making of The Walking Dead Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 T-Shirt Hurt - Super Hit Similar →
2010 Carpe Millennium Kevin Flop Similar →
2009 My Name Is Jerry Chaz Hit Similar →
N/A Untitled Lee Isaac Chung Project - Flop Similar →
N/A Animals - Flop Similar →

Steven Yeun - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Steven Yeun?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Steven Yeun is "T-Shirt Hurt" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Steven Yeun acted in?

Steven Yeun has been featured in at least 31 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Steven Yeun?

Other notable films include "The Making of The Walking Dead", "Like a French Film", and "I Origins".