
A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Bowen Yang
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born November 6, 1990Age 36
Cast appearances (62)
A face that makes you laugh.
Credited work (3)
Funny from behind the scenes.
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The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Bowen Yang is an actor, comedian and writer who joined Saturday Night Live's writing staff in 2018 and its cast in 2019. He became a repertory player in 2021, the same year he became the first featured cast member nominated for an acting Emmy. His SNL work ranged from celebrity impressions to unlikely characters such as the iceberg that sank the Titanic. He left the show in December 2025.
Away from SNL, Yang co-hosts the pop-culture comedy podcast Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers, whom he met at New York University. His screen work includes Fire Island and the Wicked films, extending a career that began in live comedy and online performance.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
Umberto (Airport Parade)
Batman
Benny Andersson
Burt (Jewish Elvis)
Carson (Straight Male Friend)
Charlie Darken
Dennis (Hooters Waitress)
Ed (Delta Lounge)
El Chacal
Elton John
Guy Smiley
Hamburglar
Harry Daniels
Heebie Bee Gees
Josh Chan-Moy
LaTony Garage
Leonard (Christmas Cards)
Lestat
Marc Jacobs
Poofy Sillybottom
The Iceberg That Sank the Titanic
Yggdrasil
Yoko Ono
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
Singer
7 sketchesFriend
3 sketchesCustomer
2 sketchesHost
2 sketchesParty Guest
2 sketchesPassenger
2 sketchesPianist
2 sketchesSoldier
2 sketchesSpokesperson
2 sketchesTSA Worker
2 sketchesVoter
2 sketchesWaiter
2 sketchesAttorney
1 sketchAudience Member
1 sketchBridesmaid
1 sketchBrother
1 sketchBus Driver
1 sketchChoreographer
1 sketchCousin
1 sketchCoworker
1 sketchDog Owner
1 sketchElf
1 sketchEmployee
1 sketchExercise Class Participant
1 sketchExplorer
1 sketchFan
1 sketchGreeter
1 sketchHR Representative
1 sketchIntern
1 sketchInvestor
1 sketchManager
1 sketchMascot
1 sketchMission Control Officer
1 sketchMunchkin
1 sketchNew Employee
1 sketchNews Anchor
1 sketchPolice Officer
1 sketchPress Secretary
1 sketchReporter
1 sketchServant
1 sketchSongwriter
1 sketchStreet Performer
1 sketchStudent
1 sketchSupport Group Leader
1 sketchTownsperson
1 sketchWedding Planner
1 sketchFrom the photo archiveMore faces of Bowen Yang.3 photos

















