Lanny Joon

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Lanny Joon

Role / Field:

American actor known for roles in films like Takers and Baby Driver.

Born:

1950

Century / Era:

1950s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Lanny Joon is an American actor known for his roles in films Takers (2010), Black Gold (2011), West 32nd (2007), and Baby Driver (2017). He has appeared in single episodes of several TV series. In West 32nd (2007) by Michael Kang, he stars alongside John Cho, Grace Park, and Jun-seong Kim.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He played the role of JD in Baby Driver (2017), opposite Jamie Foxx and Ansel Elgort. Joon also stars as the protagonist John in Ktown Cowboys (2010), directed by Daniel DPD Park, which won Best Feature Film at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He has also appeared in one episode of multiple TV shows, such as: Castle, The Big Bang Theory, Wizards of Waverly Place, in J. J. Abrams' Undercovers, The Forgotten, Numb3rs, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Hawaii Five-0 and more. Joon is a graduate of New York University (NYU), where he majored in Broadcast Journalism and Theater.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1950: Birth of Lanny Joon — American actor known for roles in films like Takers and Baby Driver.
2. 2007: 2007 Milestone — In West 32nd (2007) by Michael Kang, he stars alongside John Cho, Grace Park, and Jun-seong Kim.
3. 2010: 2010 Milestone — Lanny Joon is an American actor known for his roles in films Takers (2010), Black Gold (2011), West 32nd (2007), and Baby Driver (2017).
4. 2017: 2017 Milestone — He played the role of JD in Baby Driver (2017), opposite Jamie Foxx and Ansel Elgort.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Lanny Joon

True or False: “Lanny Joon's film debut was in the critically acclaimed movie West 32nd (2007).”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he appeared in West 32nd (2007), his career spanned roles in various films and television appearances.

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