---
name: "Steve Park"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/steve-park"
fi1m_id: "steve-park"
imdb_id: "nm0661950"
tmdb_id: 4025
wikidata_id: "Q7613550"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "4 May 1962"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 11
average_fi1m_score: 74
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 11
updated: "2026-10-13T21:37:06.870627+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Steve Park

## Identity

Steve Park

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/steve-park
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** steve-park
- **IMDb ID:** nm0661950
- **TMDB ID:** 4025
- **Wikidata ID:** Q7613550
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Park_(actor), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7613550, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0661950/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/4025

Actor. Born 4 May 1962 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 4 May 1962, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1989–present
- **Also known as:** Stephen Park, 스티브 박, 斯蒂夫·朴, स्टीव पार्क 
- **Frequently works with:** [Frances McDormand](https://film.one/person/frances-mcdormand.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 74, as actor, over 11 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 93 (1), 1990s 76 (3), 2000s 84 (1), 2010s 80 (1), 2020s 67 (5)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 74 to 72 across 11 titles
- **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 6 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 4 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 7, Drama 7, Crime 3, Adventure 2, Science Fiction 2, Thriller 2
- **Screen time:** 21 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $733m across 10 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Park_(actor), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7613550, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0661950/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/4025

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Fargo*](https://film.one/film/fargo.md) (91)
- **Peacock:** [*Asteroid City*](https://film.one/film/asteroid-city.md) (71)
- **HBO Max:** [*Mickey 17*](https://film.one/film/mickey-17.md) (70)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Steve Park

> Steve Park makes small supporting parts feel awkward enough to matter. We value his precise, deadpan comedy most when it exposes a character's vulnerability; *Fargo* gives the clearest reason to seek him out.

Steve Park makes Mike Yanagita in *Fargo* (1996) awkward enough that laughing at him becomes uncomfortable. Marge's old school acquaintance is a small part, but Park's precise, deadpan delivery gives it weight without asking for much time. We laughed and then felt unkind, because he makes Mike seem painfully vulnerable. It is the clearest reason we have to value an actor who is so often employed briefly, among a large cast.

The move from Sonny in Spike Lee's *Do the Right Thing* (1989) to *In Living Colour* (1991–1992) helps explain that precision. His sketch-comedy experience informs a delivery that can establish a comic character quickly, which matters when a film has little space for him. After a period away from acting, he returned to the Coen brothers as Clive's Father in *A Serious Man* (2009), before playing Fuyu for Bong Joon-ho in *Snowpiercer* (2013). These are supporting parts, but the repeated invitations suggest directors who know what they can use.

Wes Anderson first cast him as Lieutenant Nescaffier in *The French Dispatch* (2021), then as Roger Cho in *Asteroid City* (2023). Anderson's tightly arranged ensembles are a sensible home for such controlled comic delivery, though we would not recommend *Asteroid City* for Park alone. Its desert town is funny and carefully built, but it takes too long to let us care about the people in it. Nor does his reunion with Bong as Zeke in *Mickey 17* (2025) give us reason to overlook that film's baggy middle. Both are worth an evening, with allowances.

There are limits to the awkwardness, and Mike's weakness can feel too heavily stressed. We would not want every director to ask Park for another version of him, however well that performance works. The Coen brothers get the most out of him in *Fargo*, though Frances McDormand remains our main reason to recommend the film. A larger part for Park would be welcome, provided it asks him to do more than look uncomfortable.

## Biography

Stephen Park is an American actor and comedian. He was a cast member on the sketch comedy series *In Living Color* during its 1991–1992 season. His early film roles include Sonny in *Do the Right Thing* (1989), Detective Brian in *Falling Down* (1993) and Mike Yanagita in *Fargo* (1996).

Park has appeared in films by the Coen brothers, including *A Serious Man* (2009), and by Wes Anderson, including *The French Dispatch* (2021) and *Asteroid City* (2023), where he played Roger Cho. He portrayed Zeke in *Mickey 17* (2025). He is married to actress Kelly Coffield Park, with whom he has two children.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (11)

- *Office Romance* (2026), Fi1m 55, as Luke — [page](https://film.one/film/office-romance.md)
- *Mickey 17* (2025), Fi1m 70, as Zeke — [page](https://film.one/film/mickey-17.md)
- *The Phoenician Scheme* (2025), Fi1m 70, as The Pilot — [page](https://film.one/film/the-phoenician-scheme.md)
- *Asteroid City* (2023), Fi1m 71, as Roger Cho — [page](https://film.one/film/asteroid-city.md)
- *The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun* (2021), Fi1m 68, as Nescaffier — [page](https://film.one/film/the-french-dispatch-of-the-liberty-kansas-evening-sun.md)
- *Snowpiercer* (2013), Fi1m 80, as Fuyu — [page](https://film.one/film/snowpiercer.md)
- *A Serious Man* (2009), Fi1m 84, as Clive's Father — [page](https://film.one/film/a-serious-man.md)
- *Fargo* (1996), Fi1m 91, as Mike Yanagita — [page](https://film.one/film/fargo.md)
- *Falling Down* (1993), Fi1m 71, as Detective Brian — [page](https://film.one/film/falling-down.md)
- *Kindergarten Cop* (1990), Fi1m 65, as Assistant to Salazar — [page](https://film.one/film/kindergarten-cop.md)
- *Do the Right Thing* (1989), Fi1m 93, as Sonny — [page](https://film.one/film/do-the-right-thing.md)

## Complete filmography (61)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Office Romance* (2026), as Luke — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/office-romance.md)
- *The Phoenician Scheme* (2025), as The Pilot — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/the-phoenician-scheme.md)
- *Death of a Unicorn* (2025), as Dr. Song
- *Mickey 17* (2025), as Zeke — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/mickey-17.md)
- *The Good Half* (2024), as Father Dan
- *Asteroid City* (2023), as Roger Cho — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/asteroid-city.md)
- *Ghosted* (2023), as Utami
- *The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun* (2021), as Nescaffier — Fi1m 68, [page](https://film.one/film/the-french-dispatch-of-the-liberty-kansas-evening-sun.md)
- *Helen's Nose* (2021), as Bill
- *Phobias* (2021), as Jung-Soo
- *Kajillionaire* (2020), as Another Father (uncredited)
- *Mr. & Mrs. Kim* (2016), as Mr. Kim
- *Don Verdean* (2015), as Poon-Yen
- *Someone Else* (2015), as Will's Dad
- *12 Monkeys* (2015), series, as Yakuza Soldier
- *The Gambler* (2014), as Number 2
- *Snowpiercer* (2013), as Fuyu — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/snowpiercer.md)
- *Phil Spector* (2013), as Focus Group Man
- *Price Check* (2012), as Board Member
- *Putzel* (2012), as Song
- *Elementary* (2012), series, as Oren Watson
- *The Mindy Project* (2012), series, as Ray — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mindy-project.md)
- *The Brass Teapot* (2012), as Dr. Ling
- *Smash* (2012), series, as Reporter #1
- *Person of Interest* (2011), series, as Mark Lee — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/person-of-interest.md)
- *Morning Glory* (2010), as Channel 9 Weatherperson
- *White Collar* (2009), series, as Paul Sullivan
- *A Serious Man* (2009), as Clive's Father — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/a-serious-man.md)
- *The Rebound* (2009), as John Reynolds
- *State of Play* (2009), as Chris Kawai
- *Frank the Rat* (2009), as Ben
- *Rocket Science* (2007), as Judge Pete
- *The Venture Bros.* (2004), series, as Mike Sorayama (voice)
- *Lucky 7* (2003), as Food Server
- *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as Dr. Shimo
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Eugene Lee
- *Every Dog Has Its Day* (1998), as Dr. Killdare, D.V.M.
- *Yellow* (1998), as Alex's Uncle
- *Desperate Measures* (1998), as Dr. Gosha
- *Panic* (1997), as Bodyguard / Assassin
- *Sgt. Bilko* (1996), as Captain Moon
- *Fargo* (1996), as Mike Yanagita — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/film/fargo.md)
- *Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning* (1995), as Todd Wilkins
- *Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child* (1995), series, as I Kwan (voice), Dong (voice)
- *Friends* (1994), series, as Phil, Scott — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/friends.md)
- *Boy Meets World* (1993), series, as Jump Master
- *The Last P.O.W.? The Bobby Garwood Story* (1993), as Hom
- *Falling Down* (1993), as Detective Brian — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/falling-down.md)
- *Toys* (1992), as Researcher
- *Mad About You* (1992), series, as Dr. Lee
- *Martin* (1992), series, as Mr. Jones
- *Kuffs* (1992), as Officer Favaro
- *Showdown in Little Tokyo* (1991), as Asian Cop #1
- *Kindergarten Cop* (1990), as Assistant to Salazar — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/film/kindergarten-cop.md)
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Dr. Park, Bruce Chang — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Quick Change* (1990), as Kim, Grocery Cashier
- *Do the Right Thing* (1989), as Sonny — Fi1m 93, [page](https://film.one/film/do-the-right-thing.md)
- *The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd* (1987), series, as Deliveryman
- *MacGyver* (1985), series, as Tan Yee
- *Murder, She Wrote* (1984), series, as Joe Yoshanaga
- *Perdita*, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Steve Park](https://film.one/media/person/8672/gallery-3984c7e2f6f2.jpg) Steve Park — Canal22, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/Stephan_Park_in_2023_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Steve Park](https://film.one/media/person/8672/gallery-74da7b09194b.jpg) Steve Park — Image via TMDB

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