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

Brooklyn Nine-Nine
8.2

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 Date2013-09-17

Charactersd Theo Lorql

Episode Count1

Vote Count3784

7.9

Nimona

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

Release Date2023-06-23

Charactersd Ambrosius Goldenloin (voice)

Vote Count1297

Without A Recipe

Without A Recipe

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

Release Date2017-11-11

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Charactersd Contestant

Episode Count[ 30 ]

Quinta vs. Everything

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 Date2017-12-10

Charactersd Eugene

Episode Count1

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).

Charactersd Theo

Squad Wars

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 Date2017-01-26

DepartmentProduction

JobProducer

Charactersd Himself

Episode Count9

The Streamy Awards

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 Date2009-03-28

Charactersd Self - Host

Episode Count1

No Recipe Road Trip With the Try Guys
10.0

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 Date2022-08-31

Charactersd Self

Episode Count5

Vote Count1

6.0

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 Date2020-12-18

Charactersd Self

Vote Count5

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 Date2011-05-03

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

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Current in-development film from filmmaker Eugene Lee Yang

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector