Sean Tarjyoto
- Actor
- Writer
- Editor
Sean Tarjyoto is an American actor, comedian, writer and director. He was born in Macao to Indonesian parents, and grew up with a rotating cast of extended family members in Portland, Oregon. He went on to receive a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from NYU, and attempted a Master's degree in Integrated Media Art from Hunter College.
Sean began his acting journey at the Ward Studio and The People's Improv Theater. His first lead role was in the Columbia University graduate thesis, Mr. A (2008), directed by Joe Murphy. It received a tie for best narrative at the regional Student Oscars. He followed up with another lead role in another short The Queen (2010), directed by Christina Choe. It was a fan-favorite at Palm Springs International Shortfest, as well as many other notable international festivals. With his free lab hours at Hunter College, he wrote, performed and produced Is There Anything Else? (2009), which received recognition for best writing at the Asian-American 72 Hour Film Shootout.
He has appeared in a variety of TV shows and movies based in the Pacific Northwest, including a recurring role in the Emmy-winning comedy, Shrill (2019), with Aidy Bryant, produced by Elizabeth Banks and Lorne Michaels, the Independent Film Channel (IFC) comedy, Portlandia (2011) with Rachel Bloom, in the independent film Pig (2021) and Sundance 2023 opener, Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023), produced by Daisy Ridley.
Sean began his acting journey at the Ward Studio and The People's Improv Theater. His first lead role was in the Columbia University graduate thesis, Mr. A (2008), directed by Joe Murphy. It received a tie for best narrative at the regional Student Oscars. He followed up with another lead role in another short The Queen (2010), directed by Christina Choe. It was a fan-favorite at Palm Springs International Shortfest, as well as many other notable international festivals. With his free lab hours at Hunter College, he wrote, performed and produced Is There Anything Else? (2009), which received recognition for best writing at the Asian-American 72 Hour Film Shootout.
He has appeared in a variety of TV shows and movies based in the Pacific Northwest, including a recurring role in the Emmy-winning comedy, Shrill (2019), with Aidy Bryant, produced by Elizabeth Banks and Lorne Michaels, the Independent Film Channel (IFC) comedy, Portlandia (2011) with Rachel Bloom, in the independent film Pig (2021) and Sundance 2023 opener, Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023), produced by Daisy Ridley.