Eugene Lee Yang, 1986
Actors · January 18, 1986
Eugene Lee Yang
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Eugene Lee Yang is 40 years old, born January 18, 1986 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Eugene Lee Yang built a decade-long comedy empire through viral internet content before pivoting to filmmaking and activism. Born January 18, 1986, in the US, Yang co-founded The Try Guys in 2014 while working at BuzzFeed, a comedy group that defined mid-2010s online humor. He's since channeled his platform into LGBTQ+ advocacy and human rights work. As a Capricorn, Yang channels the sign's trademark discipline into both creative output and social cause work.
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Biography
Eugene Lee Yang is an American filmmaker, actor, author, and internet personality known for building The Try Guys into a comedy juggernaut. Born January 18, 1986, Yang spent his early career at BuzzFeed from 2013 to 2018, where he developed the short-form video comedy that would define his public profile. In 2014, he co-founded The Try Guys alongside fellow creators, launching the group that dominated YouTube and social platforms through the late 2010s; the group and its company 2nd Try LLC operated until 2024. Beyond entertainment, Yang has become a visible advocate for human rights and LGBTQ+ causes, working with organizations including The Trevor Project. As an actor and filmmaker, Yang straddles entertainment and social commentary—a balance reflected in his Life Path number 7, which in numerology suggests introspection and spiritual seeking. Yang is a US citizen, and his Capricorn birth date aligns with the sign's reputation for ambition and long-term vision, traits evident in his evolution from viral content creator to activist-filmmaker.
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Trivia
- Yang worked at BuzzFeed for five years (2013–2018) before The Try Guys became a standalone entity.
- The Try Guys operated as both a comedy group and a company (2nd Try LLC) from 2014 until 2024.
- Beyond entertainment, Yang is an active advocate with The Trevor Project and other LGBTQ+ and human rights charities.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Eugene Lee Yang release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
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Frequently asked
- How old is Eugene Lee Yang?
- Eugene Lee Yang is 40 years old (born January 18, 1986).
- When is Eugene Lee Yang's birthday?
- Eugene Lee Yang was born on January 18, 1986.
- What is Eugene Lee Yang's zodiac sign?
- Eugene Lee Yang is a Capricorn, born January 18, 1986.
- What is Eugene Lee Yang's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Eugene Lee Yang was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Eugene Lee Yang from?
- Eugene Lee Yang is from United States.
- What does Eugene Lee Yang do?
- Eugene Lee Yang is a actor.
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