Cast Detail: Jimmy O. Yang

Jimmy O. Yang is an actor, stand-up comedian, and writer best known for his portrayal of ‘Jian Yang on HBO’s Emmy-nominated series Silicon Valley and his dramatic turn opposite Mark Wahlberg in the highly acclaimed film Patriot’s Day. He can currently be seen in the hit Warner Bros. film Crazy Rich Asians. Born in Hong Kong, Yang moved to Los Angeles when he was thirteen. He eventually made his television debut on the CBS series 2 Broke Girls and his first late-night stand-up appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show, where he received a rare standing ovation. The author of the book HOW TO AMERICAN: An Immigrant’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents, he lives in Los Angeles.

Other film credits include Life of The Party,

Jimmy O. Yang is an actor, stand-up comedian, and writer best known for his portrayal of ‘Jian Yang on HBO’s Emmy-nominated series Silicon Valley and his dramatic turn opposite Mark Wahlberg in the highly acclaimed film Patriot’s Day. He can currently be seen in the hit Warner Bros. film Crazy Rich Asians. Born in Hong Kong, Yang moved to Los Angeles when he was thirteen. He eventually made his television debut on the CBS series 2 Broke Girls and his first late-night stand-up appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show, where he received a rare standing ovation. The author of the book HOW TO AMERICAN: An Immigrant’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents, he lives in Los Angeles.

Other film credits include Life of The Party, Juliet Naked, The Happytime Murders, El Camino Christmas and the upcoming The Opening Act. Yang can be seen in theaters in Paramount’s Like A Boss opposite Tiffany Haddish & Rose Byrne and is starring in next month’s release of the Blumhouse thriller Fantasy Island opposite Michael Pena.