Bowen Yang

American actor and comedian on SNL

Bowen Yang - American actor and comedian on SNL
Born

November 6th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in Australia, moved to the United States in childhood. Developed an interest in comedy and performance at a young age. Gained recognition as a writer and performer on 'Saturday Night Live' starting in 2019. Became the first Asian-American male cast member in the show's history. In addition to sketch comedy, contributed to other projects in television and podcasting, showcasing talents in diverse formats.

Cast member on Saturday Night Live

Co-host of the podcast Las Culturistas

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