What is Jimmy O. Yang’s Net Worth and Salary?
Jimmy O. Yang, a Chinese American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer, has a net worth of $5 million. He is best known for his roles on the HBO comedy series “Silicon Valley” and the Netflix comedy series “Space Force.”
Yang has also appeared in several films such as “Life of the Party,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “The Happytime Murders,” “The Opening Act,” and the Netflix romcom “Love Hard.” He has lent his voice to animated films such as “Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe” and “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”
Early Life and Education
Jimmy O. Yang was born on June 11, 1987 in Hong Kong to Chinese parents. At the age of 13, he moved to Los Angeles with his family and attended John Burroughs Middle School and later, Beverly Hills High School. Yang went on to graduate from the University of California, San Diego in 2009 with a degree in economics. Interestingly, his commencement speaker was “Silicon Valley” creator Mike Judge.
Early Career
Yang began his career as a stand-up comedian, performing his first set at North Hollywood’s Ha Ha Comedy Club. He briefly interned at a financial consulting firm but found the work unsatisfying. He took odd jobs, including selling used cars, deejaying at a strip club, and seating patrons at a comedy club. He met his mentor Sean Kelly while doing free stand-up sets at the Comedy Palace in San Diego. After moving to Los Angeles, Yang signed with Central Casting and eventually found representation as an actor with the Vesta Talent Agency.
Acting Career
Yang’s acting career began in 2012 with a small role in an episode of “2 Broke Girls.” He went on to make appearances in popular television shows such as “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” In 2014, he had roles in “New Girl” and “Criminal Minds,” and also had a recurring role in “Things You Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight,” a television adaptation of a Peter Ackerman play.
Breakthrough Role on “Silicon Valley”
Yang’s big break came in 2014 when he landed a role on the HBO comedy series “Silicon Valley.” He played Jian-Yang, a tenant of an innovation incubator run by entrepreneur Erlich Bachman, portrayed by T.J. Miller. The show also featured a talented cast including Thomas Middleditch, Josh Brener, Martin Starr, Kumail Nanjiani, Amanda Crew, Zach Woods, and Matt Ross.
While Yang started as a recurring character in season one, he was eventually promoted to the main cast for the remaining five seasons of the show. “Silicon Valley” aired its final episode in 2019, after a successful run on television.
Jimmy O. Yang’s TV Credits
Jimmy O. Yang appeared on a number of shows while he was still on “Silicon Valley.” He voiced characters on “The Simpsons” and “American Dad!” and had roles in shows like “Battle Creek,” “Those Who Can’t,” “Broken,” “Another Period,” and “Drunk History.”
In 2018 and 2019, Yang played Horace in three episodes of the ABC sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat.” He landed his next role on a series in 2020, when he began playing Dr. Chan Kaifang on the Netflix workplace comedy “Space Force.” Other cast members included Steve Carell, Ben Schwartz, John Malkovich, Tawny Newsome, Diana Silvers, and Don Lake. However, “Space Force” was ultimately canceled in 2022.
Jimmy O. Yang’s Film Career
Yang’s film career began with an uncredited role in the 2013 comedy “The Internship.” His first credited role was in the 2016 action thriller “Patriots Day.” He appeared in several films in 2018, including “Life of the Party,” “The Happytime Murders,” and “Crazy Rich Asians.” In 2019, he lent his voice to “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.”
In 2020, Yang appeared in “Like a Boss,” “Fantasy Island,” and “The Opening Act.” He also starred in the Netflix romcom “Love Hard” and lent his voice to “Wish Dragon.” Additionally, he has voiced characters in “Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe” and “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”
Yang’s Memoir: “How to American: An Immigrant’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents”
Actor and author Jimmy O. Yang wrote a memoir titled “How to American: An Immigrant’s Guide to Disappointing Your Parents.” The book delves into his experiences as a Chinese immigrant striving for a career in Hollywood.
