Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, actor, podcaster, writer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/11/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Latest News about Bowen Yang
In an exit interview on the January 7, 2026 episode of his podcast Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang explained his real reason for leaving SNL after seven seasons, revealing he did not see himself as a fundamental element of the show and had intended to depart after Season 50. He confirmed that SNL creator Lorne Michaels encouraged him to stay for a few more episodes beyond his original plan.
Bowen Yang departed Saturday Night Live midway through his eighth season, marking the end of his seven-season tenure as a cast member that began after he joined as a writer in 2018. His farewell occurred during the December 20, 2025 Christmas episode hosted by Ariana Grande with Cher as the musical guest, where he delivered an emotional final sketch.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bowen Yang |
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| Chinese Name | ζ¨δΌ―ζ |
| Known For | Saturday Night Live |
| Notable Firsts | First Chinese-American cast member of Saturday Night Live |
| Awards | Five-time Primetime Emmy nominee |
| First Emmy Nomination | 2021 (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | New York University |
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Personal Life
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Career
| Early Career | Staff writer for Saturday Night Live in 2018 |
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| Breakthrough | Joined Saturday Night Live as a cast member in 2019 |
| Active Years | 2013β2025 |
| Other Work | Podcaster and actor |
| Departure | Left Saturday Night Live in December 2025 after seven seasons as a cast member |
| Promotion | Promoted to repertory status in 2021 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in Australia. | |
| 2. He has worked as both a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live. | |
| 3. He is also known for co-hosting the podcast Las Culturistas. | |
| 4. He starred in the film Wicked alongside Ariana Grande | |
| 5. He became the first SNL featured player nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2021 |