Rick Yune
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Early Life and Background
Rick Yune, born Richard Yun on August 22, 1971, in Washington, D.C., is an American actor and producer of Korean descent. His parents, Wonhui Park and Taeho Yune, are of Korean heritage but hold American nationality. Rick's younger brother, Karl Yune, is also an established actor, known for roles in both television and film.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 22 Aug, 1971
- Age
- 48 yrs
- Citizenship
- United States of America
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- Birth Place
- Washington, D.C.
- Education
- The University of the Arts
The Wharton School - Gender
- Male
- Description
- American actor
- Twitter Id
- Rickyune
People Mentioned in This Biography
From an early age, Rick showed a strong interest in martial arts. He excelled in various disciplines to an Olympic level and was a candidate for the U.S. Olympic team in taekwondo at the age of 19. When he joined the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), he changed the spelling of his last name from "Yun" to "Yune" for professional purposes.
Rick Yune has kept his personal life private, and there is no verified information available about his marital status, relationships, or spouse.
Education and Modeling Career
Rick Yune attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. He later pursued higher education at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, from which he graduated in 1994 with a degree in finance.
Following his graduation, Yune initially began modeling and appeared in numerous advertising campaigns. His look and charisma soon led him to appear in music videos and television. In 2005, he had a role in a popular ABC television series, helping to solidify his decision to pursue a full-time career in the entertainment industry.
