BOWEN YANG
Bowen Yang
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 6, 1990
Place of Birth: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
The MomentBowen Yang (uncredited)
Self
Self • Host
2025·
OvercompensatingDavis
2024·
Hot Ones VersusSelf
2024·
FantasmasDodo
(voice)
Martin Li / Mr. Negative
Celestial Administrator / Sailor #1 (voice), Celestial Administrator (voice)
TV Gossip #2 (voice)
Self - Guest
2022·
The KardashiansSelf
2021·
Monsters at WorkCarter (voice)
2021·
Girls5evaZander (uncredited), Zander
Edmund
2020·
DuncanvilleGarrett (voice)
Self - Guest
2019·
The Other TwoBowen Yang
Self - Guest
2018·
2 Dope QueensSelf
2016·
High MaintenanceBrian
2015·
Hot OnesSelf
Self - Guest
Self
Self - Guest
Self - Guest Judge
2012·
The OutsJason
2011·
The VoiceSelf - Guest
2009·
Archer(voice)
Self - Guest
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
1997·
The ViewSelf - Guest
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf - Guest
Self - Guest
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Various Characters, Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1953·
The OscarsSelf - Presenter
1949·
The Emmy AwardsSelf
2025·
Planning New YorkTBA·
Tangles2026·
The Cat in the Hat(voice)
Self
Self
Self
Self - SNL Writer / Self - Cast Member 2018 - Present
2025·
The Wedding BanquetChris
2025·
Wicked: For GoodPfannee
Ed (voice)
2024·
Will & HarperSelf (uncredited)
2024·
Making WickedSelf
2024·
WickedPfannee
Sidney (voice)
2024·
The Garfield MovieNolan (voice)
2023·
The Monkey KingDragon King (voice)
2023·
Good Burger 2Self
Deetch Nordwind
2023·
Dicks: The MusicalGod
2022·
Fire IslandHowie
Ronnie (voice)
2022·
The Lost CityRay the Moderator
2022·
BrosLawrence Grape
2021·
ZiweSelf
2021·
CicadaHudson
Kim Jong-un
2019·
Isn't It RomanticDonny's Guy
2014·
Broad CitySales associate
2014·
Dry Me CrazyLaundromat Attendant
Self - Guest Judge
1989·
The SimpsonsRichard (voice)