Steven Yeun

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Characters played by Steven Yeun

Wan — The Legend of Korra (2012)

First Avatar and human-spirit bridge

Mark Grayson / Invincible — INVINCIBLE (2021)

A seemingly typical teenager who develops superpowers shortly after his 17th birthday. He learns to wield them to fight injustice as Invincible with his father's guidance.

Zuko (voice) — Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender (2026)

Voice actor for the exiled Fire Nation prince

Keith — Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016)

A space pilot who discovers the Blue Lion and becomes a Paladin. He fights alongside his new allies to form Voltron and battle the Galra Empire.

Detective Mike Ro — The Rip (2026)

TNT detective and secret traitor who uses a burner phone to coordinate with the crooked crew. Sets the house on fire during the raid and is wounded in the final shootout. Chased down and arrested by Dumars after his betrayal is exposed.

Timo — Mickey 17 (2025)

Mickey's childhood friend and the mission's shuttle pilot. He betrays Mickey by selling his equipment and later attempts to dismember an iteration on the orders of a loan shark. His greed and abuses drive much of the conflict until he is overpowered by Nasha.

Little Cato — Final Space (2018)

Alien child character in alternate media version

Warner Bros. Executive — Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

Corporate figure appearing in the studio setting.

Ricky 'Jupe' Park — Nope (2022)

A former child actor who runs a theme park and secretly feeds people to the entity.

Ben — Burning (2018)

An enigmatic young man whom Lee Jong-su becomes suspicious of.

Jacob — Minari (2020)

Jacob is the optimistic father of the Yi family and an immigrant farmer determined to grow Korean produce in Arkansas. He rejects outside advice, digs his own well, pursues a Dallas vendor, and prioritizes the farm even when it strains his marriage to Monica. After the barn fire, he helps save her.

K — Okja (2017)

ALF translator who deceives Mija to facilitate Okja's recapture for documentary evidence.

Career Overview

Steven Yeun has 65 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Avatar: The Last Airbender with 1 titles. Signature works include Animals, INVINCIBLE, Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
65
Birth Date
1983-12-21
Birth Place
Seoul, South Korea

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q552176), public domain (CC0).