Known for his versatility and sharp comedic timing, Aaron Yoo has built a career defined by memorable supporting turns in some of the most influential cult-classic and indie films of the 2000s. From his breakout in Disturbia and Rocket Science to his work on popular series like The Tomorrow People and StartUp, Yoo has consistently brought a grounded, distinct energy to his projects, carving out a unique space in both film and television.
Below you’ll find a chronological look at Aaron Yoo’s acting career, excluding his appearances as himself. The filmography is listed from oldest to newest.
Television ꜛ
𑣲. ED
( 2003 ) ( Student Ethan ) ( Released )
A quirky comedy-drama about a lawyer who moves back to his hometown to run a bowling alley.
𑣲. LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
( 2004 ) ( Tommy ) ( Released )
Detectives in the Special Victims Unit investigate and prosecute sexually based offenses in New York City.
𑣲. CINEMA AZN
( 2005 ) ( DVD Reviewer ) ( Released )
A television program that reviewed Asian cinema and provided news on the Asian entertainment industry.
𑣲. LOVE MONKEY
( 2006 ) ( Staffer #2 ) ( Released )
A record executive navigates his professional and personal life in New York City’s independent music scene.
𑣲. THE BEDFORD DIARIES
( 2006 ) ( James Fong ) ( Released )
A drama exploring the lives and secrets of college students enrolled in a provocative human behavior seminar.
𑣲. ER
( 2008 ) ( Kwan Li ) ( Released )
The professional and personal lives of the medical staff at County General Hospital in Chicago.
𑣲. DROP DEAD DIVA
( 2010 ) ( Edward Kim ) ( Released )
A shallow model dies and returns in the body of a brilliant, plus-sized attorney to learn life lessons.
𑣲. THE CLOSER
( 2010 ) ( John Park ) ( Released )
A deputy police chief uses her Southern charm and CIA-trained interrogation tactics to solve major crimes in LA.
𑣲. THE TOMORROW PEOPLE
( 2013 ) ( Russell Kwan ) ( Streaming )
A group of young people who possess advanced evolutionary abilities are hunted by a paramilitary organization.
𑣲. THE TOMORROW PEOPLE
( 2014 ) ( Russell Kwan ) ( Streaming )
A group of young people who possess advanced evolutionary abilities are hunted by a paramilitary organization.
𑣲. THE BLACKLIST
( 2015 ) ( The Troll Farmer / Bo Chang ) ( Streaming )
A brilliant fugitive surrenders to the FBI and helps them track down dangerous criminals worldwide.
𑣲. STARTUP
( 2016 ) ( Alex Bell ) ( Streaming )
A controversial tech idea brings together a desperate banker, a Haitian gang lord, and a compromised hacker.
𑣲. STARTUP
( 2017 ) ( Alex Bell ) ( Streaming )
A controversial tech idea brings together a desperate banker, a Haitian gang lord, and a compromised hacker.
𑣲. HAWAII FIVE-0
( 2018 ) ( Hideki Tashiro ) ( Streaming )
An elite police task force fights crime and solves complex cases on the sun-drenched beaches of Hawaii.
𑣲. THE BLACKLIST
( 2023 ) ( The Troll Farmer / Bo Chang ) ( Streaming )
A brilliant fugitive surrenders to the FBI and helps them track down dangerous criminals worldwide.
𑣲. CRIMINAL MINDS
( 2024 ) ( Roger Song ) ( Streaming )
An elite group of FBI profilers analyze the country’s most twisted criminal minds to anticipate their next moves.
Film ꜛ
𑣲. THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT
( 2005 ) ( Brad ) ( Released )
A short film about the spooky and unexpected things that happen when the lights go out.
𑣲. DRY CLEAN ONLY
( 2006 ) ( Dry Cleaners Clerk ) ( Released )
A short film exploring the brief, everyday interactions and quirky moments inside a local dry cleaning shop.
𑣲. ROCKET SCIENCE
( 2007 ) ( Heston ) ( Released )
A teenager with a stutter joins his high school debate team to win the heart of a brilliant girl.
𑣲. AMERICAN PASTIME
( 2007 ) ( Lyle Nomura ) ( Released )
A Japanese-American family uses baseball to cope with life in an internment camp during World War II.
𑣲. DISTURBIA
( 2007 ) ( Ronald “Ronnie” Chu ) ( Released )
A teen under house arrest begins to suspect his neighbor is a notorious serial killer.
𑣲. THE WACKNESS
( 2008 ) ( Justin ) ( Released )
A teenage drug dealer forms an unlikely bond with his eccentric psychiatrist during the summer of 1994.
𑣲. 21
( 2008 ) ( Choi ) ( Released )
A group of MIT students become experts in card counting and take Las Vegas casinos for millions.
𑣲. 364 CRANES
( 2008 ) ( Tommy ) ( Released )
A dramatic short film exploring themes of hope and redemption through the story of a young man.
𑣲. NICK AND NORAH’S INFINITE PLAYLIST
( 2008 ) ( Thom ) ( Released )
Two teenagers bond over music during an adventurous, sleepless night exploring the indie rock scene in New York.
𑣲. FRIDAY THE 13TH
( 2009 ) ( Chad “Chewie” Wong ) ( Released )
A group of young adults are hunted by the relentless killer Jason Voorhees at Camp Crystal Lake.
𑣲. THE GOOD GUY
( 2009 ) ( Steve-O ) ( Released )
An ambitious young Wall Street broker’s life unravels when he mentors a new colleague who threatens his success.
𑣲. LABOR PAINS
( 2009 ) ( Miles ) ( Released )
A woman fakes a pregnancy to avoid being fired and must keep up the elaborate ruse.
𑣲. GAMER
( 2009 ) ( Humanz Dude ) ( Released )
In a dystopian future, mind-control technology allows wealthy players to control human beings in deadly multiplayer games.
𑣲. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
( 2010 ) ( Marcus Yeon ) ( Released )
A group of teenagers are stalked and killed in their dreams by the disfigured killer Freddy Krueger.
𑣲. SHE WANTS ME
( 2011 ) ( Max ) ( Released )
A neurotic filmmaker navigates a romantic triangle when a major star wants a role intended for his girlfriend.
𑣲. 10 YEARS
( 2011 ) ( Peter Jung ) ( Released )
A group of friends reunites for their high school reunion, confronting unresolved feelings and discovering how they’ve changed.
𑣲. MCCANICK
( 2013 ) ( Carl ) ( Released )
A troubled detective goes rogue to hunt down a recently released criminal who knows his darkest secret.
𑣲. KID CANNABIS
( 2014 ) ( Brendan Butler ) ( Released )
An ordinary teenager builds a multi-million dollar marijuana smuggling empire by running drugs across the Canadian border.
𑣲. DEMONIC
( 2015 ) ( Donnie ) ( Released )
A police officer and a psychologist investigate the horrific aftermath of a ghost-hunting expedition gone horribly wrong.
𑣲. SOMEONE ELSE
( 2015 ) ( Jamie ) ( Released )
A Korean-American man struggles with his identity and desires, leading to a complex psychological journey.
𑣲. EVERYTHING BEFORE US
( 2015 ) ( Ben ) ( Released )
In a society where relationships are governed by a public scoring system, two couples navigate love and commitment.
𑣲. MONEY MONSTER
( 2016 ) ( Won Joon ) ( Released )
A financial TV host is taken hostage live on air by a desperate investor who lost everything.
𑣲. KILLING GUNTHER
( 2017 ) ( Yong ) ( Released )
A group of eccentric assassins team up to take out the world’s most notorious hitman, Gunther.
𑣲. WISH DRAGON
( 2021 ) ( Pockets (Voice) ) ( Released )
A determined teen and a magical dragon who can grant wishes embark on a hilarious adventure through modern Shanghai.
𑣲. BEDFORD PARK
( 2026 ) ( Henry ) ( Released )
Two Korean-Americans bond over shared family trauma and cultural expectations after an unexpected car accident brings them together.
