Tom Yi

Tom Yi began his acting career with various regional and national commercials before transitioning into episodic television. Notable early roles include Detective Rodriguez on FX's The Shield and a guest appearance on The West Wing. His experience on The Shield led to other notable appearances on TV shows such as Monk, The Office, Men of a Certain Age, and Arrested Development. He gained recognition for his recurring role as Rabbi Chang on the NBC sitcom Community. Yi also ventured into comedic films, appearing in Senior Skip Day, Bridesmaids, and This Is 40. His departure from comedy led him to take on a dramatic role in the 2013 science fiction film The Purge, playing Mr. Cali alongside Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey.