Randall Park Biography: Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Net Worth, Siblings, Age, Movies, Wife, Children

Randall Park is a versatile American actor, comedian, writer, and director who has made a significant impact on Hollywood with his charm and talent.

Best known for playing Louis Huang in ABC’s Fresh Off the Boat and Agent Jimmy Woo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Randall’s knack for blending humor and heart has made him a fan favorite.

He’s also a creative force behind the scenes, co-writing and starring in the Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe and directing the 2023 film Shortcomings.

Profile

• Full Name: Randall Park
• Stage Name: Randall Park
• Born: March 23, 1974
• Age: 51 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Director, Musician
• Height: 175 cm (5 feet 9 inches)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Park
• Siblings: One
• Spouse: Jae Suh Park (M. 2008)
• Children: Ruby Louise Park
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000

Early Life & Education

Randall Park was born on March 23, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, to Korean immigrant parents. His mother worked as an accountant at UCLA, and his father ran a one-hour photo store.

Raised in the Castle Heights neighborhood with his older brother, Randall grew up in a Korean-American household that blended American and Korean cultures.

His ethnicity is Korean, but he hasn’t shared much about his religious beliefs, keeping them private. As a kid, he was drawn to the arts, inspired by comedians like Mike Birbiglia and Mitch Hedberg.

Randall attended Hamilton High School’s Humanities Magnet Program in Los Angeles, where he explored his interest in the arts.

He went on to UCLA, starting in 1993, and earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a focus on creative writing in 1997, along with a minor in Asian American studies.

He later completed a master’s degree in Asian American studies at UCLA. While there, he co-founded “Lapu, the Coyote that Cares,” now known as the LCC Theatre Company, a prominent Asian American theater group on campus.

His time at UCLA, including writing and performing in plays like Treehouse Bachelor Society, sparked his passion for acting and storytelling.

Career

Randall kicked off his career as a stand-up comedian in LA comedy clubs before moving into acting.

His screen debut was in the 2003 short film “Dragon of Love,” which won the Best Short Film award at the Hawaii International Film Festival.

He co-wrote and starred in American Fusion (2005), a feature film that earned an Audience Award at the same festival.

Early on, he landed minor roles on shows such as Alias (2001), ER (2004), and House (2004–2012), often through diversity showcases.

His big break came in 2012 with a memorable role as “Asian Jim” (Steve) in The Office, followed by a recurring role as Governor Danny Chung in HBO’s Veep (2012–19).

From 2015 to 2020, Randall starred as Louis Huang in Fresh Off the Boat, a groundbreaking sitcom about a Taiwanese-American family, earning a 2016 Critics’ Choice nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.

He played Agent Jimmy Woo in Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), WandaVision (2021), and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023).

In 2019, he co-wrote and starred in the Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe with Ali Wong, drawing praise for its fresh take on the genre.

Randall made his directorial debut with Shortcomings (2023), a comedy-drama that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

He has also appeared in films such as The Interview (2014) as Kim Jong-un, The Five-Year Engagement (2012), and Aquaman (2018), and voiced characters in The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017).

A former frontman for the band Ill Again, he’s also worked on web series like IKEA Heights and Baby Mentalist (2013), the latter featuring his daughter, Ruby.

Awards & Nominations

• 2010: Best Actor, NBC Shortcuts Film Festival for Blueberry
• 2016: Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Fresh Off the Boat (Nominated)
• 2017: Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for Fresh Off the Boat (Nominated)
• 2022: Children’s and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performance for Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. (Nominated)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @parkrandall
• Facebook: Randall Park

Personal Life

At 51, Randall is happily married to actress Jae Suh Park, whom he wed in 2008. They live in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley with their daughter, Ruby Louise Park, born in 2012.

Ruby, who is autistic, starred with her parents in the 2013 web series Baby Mentalist as a crime-fighting baby superhero.

Randall stands at 175 cm (5 feet 9 inches) tall and is a vocal advocate for autism awareness, serving on the board of KultureCity, a nonprofit focused on sensory accessibility.

Net Worth

Randall Park’s net worth is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

His income comes from acting in TV and films, writing projects like Always Be My Maybe, and directing Shortcomings.

His long run on Fresh Off the Boat, Marvel roles, and commercial work for brands like Wells Fargo and Verizon add to his earnings.

Some sources claim a $5 million net worth, but estimates vary based on his diverse projects.

Filmography

• Dragon of Love (2003) – Lead (Short Film)
• American Fusion (2005) – Josh
• The Office (2012) – Steve (“Asian Jim”)
• Veep (2012–19) – Governor Danny Chung (Recurring)
• The Interview (2014) – Kim Jong-un
• Fresh Off the Boat (2015–2020) – Louis Huang
• The Lego Ninjago Movie (2017) – Chen the Cheerleader (Voice)
• Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) – Jimmy Woo
• Aquaman (2018) – Dr. Stephen Shin
• Always Be My Maybe (2019) – Marcus Kim (also Co-Writer)
• WandaVision (2021) – Jimmy Woo
• Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) – Jimmy Woo
• Shortcomings (2023) – Director
• The Residence (2025) – Edwin Park