Eugene Lee Yang

Eugene Lee Yang (born January 18, 1986) is an Asian-American filmmaker, actor, producer, author, director, activist and internet celebrity, best known for being one-fourth of the YouTube group The Try Guys (2014–present) and his work with BuzzFeed. Yang is also known for his work with various human rights and LGBTQ+ advocacy charities such as The Trevor Project. He is a founding member of 2ND TRY, the Try Guys official independent media company, established alongside Ned Fulmer, Keit Habersberger and Zach Kornfeld.

Works

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Current in-development film from filmmaker Eugene Lee Yang

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

I Am Not a Princess

"I Am Not a Princess" re-imagines of a myriad of classic princess mythologies with a unique twist, creating new and empowering happily ever afters for the modern girl.

Release Date: 2011-05-03

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Spring Bloom

Spring Bloom is a complex romance that unfolds at a gourmet restaurant between a brilliant but troubled chef (McDorman) and a mercurial younger man on the run from his past (Lettau).

Character: Theo

Nimona

A knight framed for a tragic crime teams with a scrappy, shape-shifting teen to prove his innocence.

Release Date: 2023-06-23

Character: Ambrosius Goldenloin (voice)

Vote Count: 1178

No Recipe Road Trip With the Try Guys

The Try Guys testing their mettle in kitchens across America by attempting to whip up a variety of classic dishes and restaurant specialties - with some "surprising and hilarious results".

Release Date: 2022-08-31

Character: Self

Episode Count: 5

Vote Count: 1

Behind the Try: A Try Guys Documentary

Over the course of their first-ever live tour, Keith, Ned, Zach, and Eugene confront the tension between their personal aspirations and their collective goals. Is this the start of a new future or the last hurrah?

Release Date: 2020-12-18

Character: Self

Vote Count: 5

Lie Detector

Everyone likes to think that they’ll be cool in the hot seat, but in this Vanity Fair series, we give celebrities the chance to prove themselves with a bonafide lie detector test. Each celebrity will have to answer a series of questions about everything from love to friendship.

Release Date: 2018-03-01

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 1

Quinta vs. Everything

Quinta Brunson steps into the metaphorical ring with her issues, taking every roadblock in her life - from self-care to family life - as head-to-head combat. There's no telling how things will go.

Release Date: 2017-12-10

Character: Eugene

Episode Count: 1

Without A Recipe

The Try Guys compete against each other to try and create foods without a recipe.

Release Date: 2017-11-11

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

Character: Contestant

Episode Count: [ 30 ]

Squad Wars

Celebrity squads face-off for the title of top squad in a series of outrageous challenges hosted by BuzzFeed’s The Try Guys.

Release Date: 2017-01-26

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Himself

Episode Count: 9

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.

Release Date: 2013-09-17

Character: Theo Lorql

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 3557

The Streamy Awards

The Streamy Awards is the foremost recognition within the creator community, honoring excellence in a variety of content verticals and areas of expertise.

Release Date: 2009-03-28

Character: Self - Host

Episode Count: 1