Steven Yeun - Actor Profile

Steven Yeun

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
30Total 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.

Steven Yeun Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Steven Yeun reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Steven Yeun's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 70% of Steven Yeun's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains T-Shirt Hurt, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Steven Yeun Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Steven Yeun has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

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 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) Hit Similar →
2017 Mayhem Derek Cho Hit 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 30 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".

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