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Jimmy O. Yang

Jimmy O.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jimmy O. Yang (born Man-Sing Au-Yeung; June 11, 1987) is a Hong Kong-born American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for playing Jian-Yang on HBO's "Silicon Valley" and has appeared in films and series such as "Crazy Rich Asians," "Space Force," and "Love Hard."

Early life

Jimmy O. Yang was born in Hong Kong on June 11, 1987. He moved to the United States as a teenager and later attended the University of California, San Diego, where he studied economics.

Career

Yang built a career in stand-up comedy and screen acting, gaining broad recognition through his role on "Silicon Valley." He subsequently appeared in the film "Crazy Rich Asians" as Bernard Tai, in the Netflix series "Space Force" as Dr. Chan Kaifang, and in the Netflix film "Love Hard" as Josh Lin.

Writing

In addition to his acting and comedy work, Yang has written a memoir titled "How to American: An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents." The book draws on his experiences as an immigrant pursuing an entertainment career.

Public profile

Yang is known for performing stand-up comedy and for discussing immigrant identity and assimilation in his work. Public sources also describe him as multilingual, with fluency in Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese, and English.

Key facts

  • He was born in Hong Kong on June 11, 1987.
  • He is widely known for portraying Jian-Yang in HBO's "Silicon Valley."
  • He appeared in the film "Crazy Rich Asians" as Bernard Tai.
  • He wrote a memoir titled "How to American."
  • He is fluent in multiple Chinese languages and English.
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Canadian context

Jimmy O. Yang is relevant to Canadian readers through the international popularity of his film and streaming work, including titles distributed widely in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jimmy O. Yang?
Jimmy O. Yang is a Hong Kong-born American comedian, actor, and writer best known for his role in "Silicon Valley."
What is Jimmy O. Yang's birth name?
His birth name is Man-Sing Au-Yeung.
What is Jimmy O. Yang best known for?
He is best known for playing Jian-Yang on HBO's "Silicon Valley."
What films and shows is he associated with?
He has appeared in "Crazy Rich Asians," "Space Force," and "Love Hard," among other projects.
Has Jimmy O. Yang written a book?
Yes. He wrote "How to American: An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents."

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_O._Yang
    Supports: Birth date, birth name, birthplace, nationality, occupation, and notable roles.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4497202/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, acting credits, and language fluency.
  3. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/jimmy-o-yang/umc.cpc.3c7yt498o60mg4qm5mtg9ewj7
    Supports: Move to the United States as a teenager and University of California, San Diego education.
  4. Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/How-American-Immigrants-Disappointing-Parents/dp/0306903490
    Supports: Authorship of "How to American" and autobiographical background.
  5. Creative Artists Agency — https://www.caa.com/caaspeakers/jimmy-o-yang/
    Supports: Overview of career as actor, comedian, writer, producer, and major credits.