Lanny Joon
Biography
Lanny Joon is a Korean‑American actor born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is noted for film roles in Takers (2010), Black Gold (2011), West 32nd (2007) and Baby Driver (2017). In West 32nd, directed by Michael Kang, he appeared alongside John Cho, Grace Park and Jun‑seong Kim. Joon portrayed the character JD in Baby Driver, sharing the screen with Jamie Foxx and Ansel Elgort. He also starred as the protagonist John in Ktown Cowboys (2010), a film directed by Daniel DPD Park that received the Best Feature Film award at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. In television, Joon has made single‑episode appearances in series such as Castle, The Big Bang Theory and Wizards of Waverly Place.
Career overview
Lanny Joon is a Korean‑American actor whose screen work includes a range of film and television appearances. He is noted for roles in the feature films Takers (2010), Black Gold (2011), West 32nd (2007) and Baby Driver (2017). In West 32nd, directed by Michael Kang, Joon shares the cast with John Cho, Grace Park and Jun‑seong Kim. His part in Baby Driver is credited as JD, acting opposite Jamie Foxx and Ansel Elgort. Joon also leads the film Ktown Cowboys (2010) as the protagonist John; the picture was directed by Daniel DPD Park and received the Best Feature Film award at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.
In addition to his film work, Joon has made single‑episode appearances in several television series. His guest credits include episodes of Castle, The Big Bang Theory and Wizards of Waverly Place, the latter produced by J.J. Abrams. These brief television roles complement his broader career in cinema, illustrating a versatility that spans both leading and supporting parts across a variety of genres.
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26 titles- Wolf Pack (2023) as Officer Jason Jang
- Wolf Pack (2023) as Officer Jang
- Isolated (2022) as Travis
- NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021) as Lieutenant Adrian Park
- Bulge Bracket (2020) as Jackson
- Prodigal Son (2019) as Cooper
- Fast & Furious Spy Racers (2019) as Matsuo Mori (voice)
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Tony Zhao
- Station 19 (2018) as Justin Park
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Billy Gunn
- Baby Driver (2017) as J.D.
- Lucifer (2016) as Yellow Viper
- Lucky Bastard (2014) as Nico
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Brandon Kenzo
- Takers (2010) as Vice Cop
- Castle (2009) as Philip Lee
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Ryan Cheng
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) as Paramedic
- The Forgotten (2009) as Asian Cop
- The Big Bang Theory (2007) as Officer Shin
- Wizards of Waverly Place (2007) as Sensei
- West 32nd (2007) as Saeng
- Numb3rs (2005) as Colin Pang
- Lost (2004) as Dr. Bae
- NCIS (2003) as Edward Jin Tao
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Jin Ming / Mr. Pan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lanny Joon best known for?
Lanny Joon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wolf Pack (2023), Wolf Pack (2023), NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021), Joy (1983).
When and where was Lanny Joon born?
Lanny Joon was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Lanny Joon have?
Lanny Joon has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2023.
What is Lanny Joon's background in cinema and television?
Lanny Joon is a Korean‑American actor born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is noted for film roles in Takers (2010), Black Gold (2011), West 32nd (2007) and Baby Driver (2017). In West 32nd, directed by Michael Kang, he appeared alongside John Cho, Grace Park and Jun‑seong Kim. Joon portrayed the character JD in Baby Driver, s...