Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Comedian, Screenwriter, Podcaster
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Smoky Hill High School, New York University
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Welsh ( )
Popularity
Tier A -- 91,331 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 31
Year context
Born in 1990 -- German reunification; Hubble Space Telescope launched; George H. W. Bush was US president
Year 1990 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Human Impact
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Innovation
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Giving
0
Sustainability
7
Cultural Uplift
33
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Filmography (7)
AWARDS (1)
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Time 100
2021
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Biography
Bowen Yang (born November 6, 1990) is an American actor, comedian, podcaster, and writer. Yang was hired to join the writing staff of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live in September 2018, ahead of its 44th season, and a year later was promoted to on-air cast status for SNL's 45th season. He made history becoming the first SNL featured player to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2021. He was promoted to repertory status before the 47th season.
Yang has appeared in the television series Girls5Eva, Ziwe, and The Other Two and is a cast member on Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. He is also known for his appearances in the LGBTQ romantic comedies Fire Island and Bros, both released in 2022. He co-hosts a comedy pop-culture podcast, Las Culturistas, with Matt Rogers. In January 2019, he was named to Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Bowen Yang?
Bowen Yang is 35 years old, born on .
Where was Bowen Yang born?
Bowen Yang was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
What movies or shows has Bowen Yang been in?
Bowen Yang has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Wicked: For Good (2025), Jentry Chau vs the Underworld (2024), The Garfield Movie (2024), Wicked (2024), The Monkey King (2023).
What is Bowen Yang known for?
Bowen Yang is primarily known as an actor. Bowen Yang (born November 6, 1990) is an American actor, comedian, podcaster, and writer. Yang was hired to join the writing staff of the NBC…
Where can I find more information about Bowen Yang?
You can find more about Bowen Yang on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
