Jean Yoon

Biography

Jean Yoon (born May 4, 1962) is an American-born Canadian playwright and actress, best known for her portrayal of Yong-mi Kim ("Umma") in the television comedy series "Kim's Convenience".

Career Overview

Jean Yoon has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 2002. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Code 8 Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Tuner, The Voyeurs, Kim's Convenience. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

38

Birth Date

1962-05-04 00:00:00

Birth Place

Champaign, Illinois, USA

Known For

• 

  Tuner
• 

  The Voyeurs
• 

  Kim's Convenience
• 

  Mistletoe Murders
• Saturn Return
• 

  T-Bone

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Code 8 Collection (1 titles)
• The Brady Bunch Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Leo Woodall (1 collaborations)
• Havana Rose Liu (1 collaborations)
• Dustin Hoffman (1 collaborations)
• Tovah Feldshuh (1 collaborations)
• Jean Reno (1 collaborations)
• Lior Raz (1 collaborations)
• Nissan Sakira (1 collaborations)
• C.S. Lee (1 collaborations)
• Gil Cohen (1 collaborations)
• Rek Lee (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (38 credits)

  • Saturn Return

    Pat

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Tuner

    Dr. Madeline Richard

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • California Scenario

    Nancy

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Darkest Miriam

    Irene Frenkle

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Your Friends & Neighbors

    - Propaganda from the Cowardly (2026) ... Sandra actor actors

    - The Bread of Affliction (2026) ... Sandra actor actors

    - This Tourist Has Balls (2025) ... Sandra actor actors
    2025
  • Suits LA

    - Seven Days a Week and Twice on Sunday (2025) ... Judge actor actors
    2025
  • Wylde Pak

    - Best Summer Ever? (2025) ... Halmoni (voice) actor actors
    2025
  • Mistletoe Murders

    Sue Shin

    actor

    actors

    - 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas (2) (2025) ... Sue Shin actor actors

    - 'Twas the Fight Before Christmas (1) (2025) ... Sue Shin actor actors

    - The Ides of December (2) (2025) ... Sue Shin actor actors

    - The Ides of December (1) (2025) ... Sue Shin actor actors

    - Cold War (2) (2025) ... Sue Shin actor actors
    2024
  • Code 8 Part II

    Mina

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • T-Bone

    Jo

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Making Scents of Love

    Amy Song

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Voyeurs

    Dr. Sato

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Transplant

    - Decisions (2023) ... Lucy Sun-Yu actor actors

    - The Luxury of Memory (2023) ... Lucy Sun-Yu actor actors

    - And So It Goes (2022) ... Lucy Sun-Yu actor actors
    2020
  • Hudson & Rex

    - Murder Al Fesco (2026) ... Paige Truong actor actors
    2019
  • Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer

    Jolene / Reindeer 5 (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Rupture

    Colette

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Kim's Convenience

    Umma

    actor

    actors

    - Friends and Family (2021) ... Umma actor actors

    - Hugs & Prayers (2021) ... Umma actor actors

    - Matchy Matchy (2021) ... Umma actor actors

    - Who's Pranking Who? (2021) ... Umma actor actors

    - Field of Schemes (2021) ... Umma actor actors
    2016
  • Private Eyes

    - Mise En Place (2016) ... Helen Jeong actor actors
    2016
  • Dark Matter

    - It Doesn't Have to Be Like This (2017) ... Dr. Hajek actor actors
    2015
  • The Expanse

    - CQB (2015) ... Captain Theresa Yao actor actors

    - Remember the Cant (2015) ... Captain Theresa Yao actor actors
    2015
  • The Husband

    Charlie's Nanny

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Empire of Dirt

    Tess

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Wedding Palace

    Mi Sook

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Compulsion

    Leslie

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Orphan Black

    - The Collapse of Nature (2016) ... Janis Beckwith actor actors

    - Parts Developed in an Unusual Manner (2013) ... Janis Beckwith actor actors

    - Effects of External Conditions (2013) ... Janis Beckwith actor actors

    - Variation Under Nature (2013) ... Janis Beckwith actor actors
    2013
  • Christmas with Holly

    Ms. Dylan

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • The Firm

    - Chapter Eighteen (2012) ... Dr. Allison Schneider actor actors

    - Chapter Four (2012) ... Dr. Allison Schneider actor actors
    2012
  • Cancel Christmas

    Constance

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Dream House

    New Editor

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Rookie Blue

    - Honour Roll (2010) ... Principal Atkins actor actors
    2010
  • Lost Girl

    - Faetal Attraction (2010) ... Commanding Officer actor actors
    2010
  • The Time Traveler's Wife

    Dr. Montague

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Warehouse 13

    - Beyond Our Control (2010) ... Taka actor actors
    2009
  • Accidental Friendship

    Lila Jones

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Cow Belles

    Corrine

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • ReGenesis

    - Escape Mutant (2006) ... O.R. Nurse actor actors
    2004
  • The Brady Bunch in the White House

    Dotty Finsterwald

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Ararat

    Third Assistant Director

    actor

    actors
    2002