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Rob Yang | Biography

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  • Full Name Rob Yang
  • Occupation Actor, Voice actor, Director, and Writer
  • Nationality Korean-American
  • Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Birth Date June 9 (Exact birthyear undisclosed)
  • Height Undisclosed
Lawrence Yee in the HBO TV series 'Succession'

Rob Yang | Biography

Made his on-screen debut in 2006

Yang continued to make small appearances in movies and TV shows until finally landing his breakthrough role as Lawrence Yee in the 2018 TV series Succession. The series follows the Roy family, who own the world's largest media and entertainment organization. The family's life changes after their father leave the company. Yang appeared for 20 episodes from 2018 until 2019.


Rob Yang is an actor best known for his appearance in TV series such as The Americans (2016), Succession (2018), and Living with Yourself (2019).

Who is Rob Yang?

Rob Yang is a Korean-American actor, voice actor, director, and writer born on 9 June in Chicago, Illinois. However, his exact date of birth and educational details are not known. 

Yang did not discover his passion for acting until performing professionally in New York's financial district when a chance encounter with an actor inspired him to pursue a similar path. After the meeting, Yang enrolled in an improv comedy class, where he soon performed on stage every week. 

Yang first appeared on-screen in the short movie Wander in 2006. The following year, he was featured in another short Triple Eight Palace and one film, Algeny: The Genetic Factor

The actor landed his first TV role in the popular series Law & Order: Criminal Intent in the same year. Yang portrayed the role of Dornan / Eddie Choi for two episodes until 2010.

In 2008, he worked in three movies, namely, Pretty to Think So, Make Yourself at Home, and The Unidentified. In addition, he also voiced the character Chung Hee in the video game Midnight Club: Los Angeles.

The following year, Yang was featured in several movies such as 2k32BLenox Avenue, and Did You Hear About the Morgans? He also appeared in the TV cop drama Law & Order and voiced the character of Triad in Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony (video game).

In the subsequent years, Yang shifted his focus more toward TV series and starred in Mercy (2010), Gravity (2010), Bored to Death (2010), Gossip Girl (2011), Suits (2011), One Life to Live (2011), The Big C (2011), The Good Wife (2012), Nurse Jackie (2012), Twisted (2013), and more.

Yang continued to make small appearances in movies and TV shows until finally landing his breakthrough role as Lawrence Yee in the 2018 TV series Succession. The series follows the Roy family, who own the world's largest media and entertainment organization. The family's life changes after their father leave the company. Yang appeared for 20 episodes from 2018 until 2019.

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Yang was featured in another series, Living With Yourself, in 2019, where he appeared alongside Paul Rudd and Aisling Bea. The same year, he portrayed the role of Logan Kim in the television show The Resident. He worked in the series for three years, appearing in 13 episodes until 2021. 

In addition, Yang's most recent appearance was in the TV series American Rust as Steve Park and the mini-series The Now as Joon-Ho in 2021. Besides, Yang has an upcoming project titled The Menu.

Rob Yang on the Set of 'American Rust' in 2021
Rob Yang on the set of 'American Rust' in 2021 (Photo: Twitter)

Wife

Yang has managed to keep a low profile regarding his off-screen activities. As a result, there has been no news of him getting married or having a girlfriend in the media.

Yang appears to be a workaholic who is more concerned with advancing his acting career.

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