Rick Yune

Biography

Rick Yune is an American actor and former hedge fund trader, known for his work in the film industry and modeling. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1994 and is a Wharton School of Business alumnus. Yune, of Korean descent, made history as the first Asian model for Versace and Polo Sport, with his campaigns photographed by Bruce Weber. He is a qualified participant in the Olympic Trials for Tae Kwon Do and has a background as a former Golden Gloves boxer. Yune changed the spelling of his last name from "Yun" for Screen Actors Guild purposes. He is also the brother of actor Karl Yune and was voted one of People magazine's sexiest villains. His favorite action film is Léon (1994).