History of Steven Yeun in Timeline

Steven Yeun is an American actor who gained significant recognition for his role as Glenn Rhee in "The Walking Dead." He garnered critical acclaim for his performances in the films "Burning" and "Minari," the latter earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, a historic milestone for Asian American actors. Yeun was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. He achieved further success and accolades for his starring role in the dark comedy series "Beef," winning two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.

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December 21, 1983: Steven Yeun Born

On December 21, 1983, Yeun Sang-Yeop, known professionally as Steven Yeun, was born.

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1988: Family Moved to Canada

In 1988, Steven Yeun's family moved from South Korea to Canada, specifically Regina, Saskatchewan.

2001: Graduated from Troy High School

In 2001, Steven Yeun graduated from Troy High School in Troy, Michigan.

2005: Moved to Chicago and Joined Stir Friday Night

In 2005, Steven Yeun moved to Chicago to pursue an improv career and joined Stir Friday Night, a Chicago-based Asian American sketch comedy troupe.

2005: Graduated from Kalamazoo College

In 2005, Steven Yeun received a bachelor's degree in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience from Kalamazoo College.

October 2009: Moved to Los Angeles

In October 2009, Steven Yeun moved to Los Angeles.

2010: Began Starring in The Walking Dead

In 2010, Steven Yeun began starring as Glenn Rhee in "The Walking Dead", an AMC television horror drama.

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2013: Avatar Wan in The Legend of Korra

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

April 2016: Cast in Okja

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

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December 3, 2016: Married Joana Pak

On December 3, 2016, Steven Yeun married photographer Joana Pak.

2016: Left The Walking Dead

In 2016, Steven Yeun left "The Walking Dead" after the season 7 premiere.

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2016: Steve Palchuk in Trollhunters

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

2016: Voltron: Legendary Defender and Tales of Arcadia

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

June 28, 2017: Okja released on Netflix

On June 28, 2017, "Okja", starring Steven Yeun, was released on Netflix.

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November 10, 2017: Mayhem released in theaters

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

2017: Appeared in Okja

In 2017, Steven Yeun appeared in the film "Okja".

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2017: Nathan Park/Wingspan in Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters

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

January 2018: Sorry to Bother You premiered at Sundance Film Festival

In January 2018, the film "Sorry to Bother You", co-starring Steven Yeun, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

July 6, 2018: Sorry to Bother You released in theaters

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

December 21, 2018: 3Below released on Netflix

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

2018: Appeared in Sorry to Bother You

In 2018, Steven Yeun appeared in the film "Sorry to Bother You". He also voiced characters in "Voltron: Legendary Defender" and "Final Space".

2018: Critical Acclaim for Burning

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

2018: Starred in Burning and Won Awards

In late 2018, Steven Yeun starred in the South Korean mystery drama film "Burning" and won several Best Supporting Actor awards for his performance.

July 12, 2019: Second Season of 3Below released on Netflix

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

2019: Sorry to Bother You Wins Awards

In 2019, "Sorry to Bother You", featuring Steven Yeun, won The National Board of Review's Top Ten Independent Films award, as well as Best Screenplay and Best First Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards.

2019: Voiced Speckle in Tuca & Bertie

In 2019, Steven Yeun began voicing Speckle in the animated series "Tuca & Bertie".

January 2020: Minari premiered at Sundance Film Festival and Won Awards

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

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2020: Critical Acclaim for Minari

In 2020, Steven Yeun earned critical acclaim for his performance in the film "Minari".

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2020: Endorsed Andrew Yang for President

In 2020, Steven Yeun endorsed Andrew Yang for president in the U.S. election.

2020: Received Nominations for Minari

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

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March 2021: Invincible released on Amazon Prime

In March 2021, Steven Yeun voiced the title protagonist Mark Grayson in the animated superhero series "Invincible", which was released on Amazon Prime.

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2021: Appeared 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: Little Cato in Final Space

In 2021, Steven Yeun continued to voice Little Cato in "Final Space".

2021: Included in Time 100 and appeared in The Humans

In 2021, Steven Yeun was included in the Time 100 list of most influential people and co-starred in "The Humans".

2021: Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2021, Time magazine named Steven Yeun one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

2022: Appeared in Nope

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

2022: Speckle in Tuca & Bertie

In 2022, Steven Yeun continued to voice Speckle in "Tuca & Bertie".

2023: Awards for Beef

In 2023, Steven Yeun received two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and two Critics' Choice Television Awards for his work on "Beef". He also received nominations for two Independent Spirit Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award.