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Eugene Lee Yang (born January 18, 1986) is a Korean-American actor, filmmaker, creator, dissident and social media personality.
He is most famous as a member of the YouTube group The Try Guys. He is also known for his association with the Trevor Project, fundamental freedoms, and pro-LGBTQ+ associations.
Eugene Lee Yang rose to fame as a member of the group The Try Guys.
Korean-American filmmaker
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First and last name: | Eugene Lee Yang |
Born: | January 18, 1986 (38 years old) |
Place of birth: | Pflugerville, Texas, USA |
Nationality: | America, Korea |
Height: | 1.83 m |
Parents: | Jae-hong Yang, Min-Yeong Lee |
Siblings: | Whitney Yang, Christie Yang |
Wife • Husband • Spouse: | Not married |
Girlfriend • Boyfriend • Life partner: | Matthew McLean |
Children: | do not apply |
Job: | Actor • Media personality |
Net value: | 700,000 USD |
Early Life & Education
Eugene Lee Yang was born/raised in the world on January 18, 1986, in Pflugerville, Texas, United States.
He was born to parents named Jae-hong Yang and Min-Yeong Lee.
Eugene Lee Yang’s father and mother are Koreans who immigrated to America to live comfortably. This YouTuber has two older sisters named Whitney Yang and Christie Yang.
In 2008, Eugene Lee Yang graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography and Video/Film Production from the University of Southern California.
His family history can be traced back to Korean ancestors. His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Career
Eugene Lee Yang takes on the role of consultant, recording, composing and filming commercials. At that time, he joined the BuzzFeed Motion Pictures team in 2013.
He has been acknowledged for his accomplished creative independence for his exploratory video projects and his investigation of new narrative methods. Along with his partners, Zack Kornfeld, Ned Fulmer and Keith Habersberger provided challenging YouTube-related humorous content for their The Try Guys Group.
The group also has a digital recording called Try-Pod, where people share stories from their own lives and talk about different interesting topics. As part of The Try Guys, Eugene Lee Yang participated in recording the hard copy of The Hidden Power of F*cking Up, which later became a New York Times Bestseller.
Eugene Lee Yang has been an advocate for inclusion, diversity and representation throughout his career. This encompasses both of his personas, as a gay man and as an Asian American individual.
Personal life
Eugene Lee Yang’s partner/boyfriend is Matthew McLean. The couple first met at an entertainment center in 2012 and later that year, they started dating.
Eugene Lee Yang’s boyfriend, Matthew McLean, works as a business consultant in Los Angeles. In 2019, Eugene Lee Yang freely announced that he was dating Matthew McLean.
Net value
Eugene Lee Yang’s total net worth is said to be $700,000. The entertainer has acquired his wealth from his pursuit of brands like House99 and his career in media.
- Instagram: @eugeneleeyang
- Facebook: @eugeneleeyang
- TikTok: @eugeneleeyang
- Twitter: @EugeneLeeYang