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Bowen Yang Biography

Birth Name:Bowen Yang

Birth Place:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Awards

  • 2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series: nominated
  • 2019WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety Sketch Series: nominated
  • 2020WGA Award (TV)-Comedy/Variety Sketch Series: nominated
  • 2021Dorian Award-Best Supporting TV Performance: nominated
  • 2021Dorian Award-Best TV Musical Performance: nominated
  • 2021Dorian Award-Best TV Musical Performance: nominated
  • 2021Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2022Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2022Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2022Tribute Award-Ensemble: winner
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Comedy: nominated
  • 2022People's Choice Award-The Comedy TV Star of 2022: nominated
  • 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2023Gold Derby TV Award-Limited/Movie Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024People's Choice Award-The Comedy TV Star of the Year: nominated
  • 2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2025Pride Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2025Pride Award-Best Actor in a Series/Mini Series: nominated
  • 2025Pride Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Series/Mini Series: nominated
  • 2025Comedy Award-LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television: winner
  • 2025Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2025Honorable Mention-Best Performance in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2025NDFS Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
  • 2026Image Award-Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated