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JEAN YOON

Actress

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BORN May 4, 1962

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HEIGHT 5'1" (1.55 m)

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NATIONALITY American

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YEARS ACTIVE 1998 – Present

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2027

Best Screen Performance (Hudson & Rex)

NOMINEE

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2026

Best Dramatic / Genre Performance (Tuner)

WINNER

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2020

Favorite Performance in a Cinematic Event (The Expanse)

WINNER

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2017

Choice Movie Star / Breakthrough Performance (Your Friends & Neighbors)

NOMINEE

👤 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”.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

Nick Name Jean
Born May 4, 1962
Height 5'1" (1.55 m)
Nationality American
Citizenship American
Education University of Toronto (BA)
Current Status Active (Recently in Code 8 Part II, Darkest Miriam)
Years Active 1998 – Present
Occupation Actress
Family Background Private Family Background
Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
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