Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Steven Yeun

How Steven Yeun built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Steven Yeun is an American actor recognized for his role as Glenn Rhee in "The Walking Dead." He achieved critical acclaim for his performances in the films "Burning" and "Minari," receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for "Minari", the first Asian American actor to achieve that milestone. In 2021, Time magazine listed him as one of the 100 most influential people. Yeun starred in the series "Beef" in 2023, winning two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for his work.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2005: Move to Chicago for Improv Career

In 2005, Steven Yeun moved to Chicago to pursue an improv career, joining Stir Friday Night shortly after graduation and later The Second City.

October 2009: Move to Los Angeles

In October 2009, Steven Yeun moved to Los Angeles after working with The Second City in Chicago, furthering his acting career.

2010: The Walking Dead Premiere

In 2010, Steven Yeun gained prominence for playing Glenn Rhee in the television series "The Walking Dead".

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2010: Start of The Walking Dead

In 2010, Steven Yeun's breakout role was as Glenn Rhee on "The Walking Dead", an AMC television horror drama.

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2013: Voice Acting in The Legend of Korra

In 2013, Steven Yeun provided the voice for Avatar Wan in the second season of "The Legend of Korra".

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April 2016: Casting in Okja

In April 2016, Steven Yeun was cast in Bong Joon-ho's action-adventure film "Okja".

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2016: Departure from The Walking Dead

In 2016, Steven Yeun left "The Walking Dead" after the season 7 premiere, marking a significant change in his career.

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2016: End of Yeun's Role in The Walking Dead

In 2016, Steven Yeun left "The Walking Dead" after the season 7 premiere, marking the end of his role as Glenn Rhee in the series.

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2016: Voice acting in Trollhunters

In 2016, Steven Yeun voiced Steve Palchuk in "Trollhunters".

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2016: Voice acting in Voltron and Tales of Arcadia

In 2016, Steven Yeun voiced characters in animated television series "Voltron: Legendary Defender" and "Tales of Arcadia".

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June 28, 2017: Release of Okja on Netflix

On June 28, 2017, the film "Okja", featuring Steven Yeun, was released on Netflix.

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November 10, 2017: Release of Mayhem

On November 10, 2017, the action horror film "Mayhem", in which Steven Yeun was cast, was released in theaters.

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2017: Appearances in Okja and Other Projects

In 2017, Steven Yeun appeared in the film "Okja" and voiced roles in animated series such as "Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters".

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2017: Voice acting in Stretch Armstrong

In 2017, Steven Yeun voiced Nathan Park/Wingspan in "Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters".

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January 2018: Premiere of Sorry to Bother You at Sundance

In January 2018, "Sorry to Bother You", featuring Steven Yeun, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

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July 6, 2018: Release of Sorry to Bother You

On July 6, 2018, "Sorry to Bother You", starring Steven Yeun, was released in theaters.

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December 21, 2018: Release of 3Below on Netflix

On December 21, 2018, the first season of "3Below", featuring Steven Yeun, was released on Netflix.

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2018: Roles in Sorry to Bother You and Final Space

In 2018, Steven Yeun appeared in "Sorry to Bother You" and voiced main characters in "Final Space".

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2018: Critical Acclaim for Burning

In 2018, Steven Yeun earned critical acclaim for his role in the film "Burning".

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2018: Role in Burning and The Twilight Zone

In late 2018, Steven Yeun played Ben in the South Korean film "Burning" and landed a role in an episode of Jordan Peele's revival of "The Twilight Zone".

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July 12, 2019: Release of 3Below Season 2

On July 12, 2019, the second and final season of "3Below" was released on Netflix.

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2019: Voice acting in Tuca & Bertie

In 2019, Steven Yeun voiced a character in the animated television series "Tuca & Bertie".

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January 2020: Premiere of Minari at Sundance

In January 2020, "Minari", starring Steven Yeun, had its world premiere and won two top awards at the Sundance Film Festival.

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2020: Awards and nominations for Minari

For his leading performance in Minari (2020) Steven Yeun received a nomination for the Academy Award, Independent Spirit Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor.

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March 2021: Release of Invincible on Amazon Prime

In March 2021, the animated superhero series "Invincible", featuring Steven Yeun as the title protagonist, was released on Amazon Prime.

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2021: Role in The Humans and Invincible

In 2021, Steven Yeun appeared in the film "The Humans" and voiced the main character in the animated series "Invincible".

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2021: Voice acting in Final Space

In 2021, Steven Yeun voiced Little Cato in "Final Space".

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2021: Inclusion in Time 100 and Role in The Humans

In 2021, Steven Yeun was included in the Time 100 and co-starred in "The Humans".

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2022: Appearance in Nope

In 2022, Steven Yeun appeared in the film "Nope".

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2022: Voice acting in Tuca & Bertie

In 2022, Steven Yeun voiced Speckle in "Tuca & Bertie".

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2023: Awards and nominations for Beef

For his work on Beef (2023) Steven Yeun received two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Critics' Choice Television Awards as well as nominations for two Independent Spirit Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

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