Bowen Yang, 1990
Writers · November 6, 1990
Bowen Yang
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Bowen Yang is 35 years old, born November 6, 1990 in United States · Scorpio.
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About
Bowen Yang broke through SNL's glass ceiling as the first featured player nominated for an Emmy. Born November 6, 1990, in the US, the comedian and actor spent seven seasons on the sketch show before pivoting to film roles in queer romantic comedies Fire Island and Bros (2022), plus the Wicked musicals. A Scorpio with life-path 9, Yang balances comedy acting with podcasting and writing.
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Biography
Bowen Yang became a breakthrough SNL cast member after joining as a staff writer in 2018. His seven-season run from 2019 to 2025 marked a milestone: he was the first featured player nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category, earning the nod in 2021 before his promotion to repertory status that same year. Beyond SNL, Yang appeared in the television series Girls5Eva, Ziwe, The Other Two, and as a recurring guest on Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. His film work centers LGBTQ storytelling—Fire Island and Bros, both released in 2022, positioned him as a key voice in queer romantic comedy. He later starred in the musical fantasy films Wicked (2024) and Wicked: For Good (2025). Off-screen, Yang co-hosts Las Culturistas, a comedy pop-culture podcast, with Matt Rogers. In January 2019, Forbes magazine named him to its 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment list. Born November 6, 1990, Yang is an American comedian, actor, podcaster, and writer. His Scorpio sun fuels both comedic timing and the intensive focus required of ensemble and lead work. Life-path 9 individuals often balance creative generosity with reinvention—Yang's move from SNL to film and podcasting reflects that numerological arc.
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Trivia
- Yang co-hosts Las Culturistas, a comedy pop-culture podcast, with Matt Rogers.
- In January 2019, Forbes magazine named him to its 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment list.
- He was the first SNL featured player nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series category.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Bowen Yang often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil Black
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Frequently asked
- How old is Bowen Yang?
- Bowen Yang is 35 years old (born November 6, 1990).
- When is Bowen Yang's birthday?
- Bowen Yang was born on November 6, 1990.
- What is Bowen Yang's zodiac sign?
- Bowen Yang is a Scorpio, born November 6, 1990.
- What is Bowen Yang's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Bowen Yang was born in 1990, the year of the Metal Horse.
- Where is Bowen Yang from?
- Bowen Yang is from United States.
- What does Bowen Yang do?
- Bowen Yang is a writer.
- Is Bowen Yang still alive?
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