Alan Yang

Alan Yang is an Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director known for his impactful work in television and film. After being recognized by Variety magazine as one of ’10 Screenwriters to Watch’ in 2009, Alan Yang established himself as an Emmy Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director. Yang began his career gaining early experience working on shows such as Last Call with Carson Daly and South Park. From 2009 to 2015, he served as a writer and producer for the acclaimed NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation, contributing to its critical success and earning an Emmy nomination for his work in 2015.

Building on this foundation, Yang achieved widespread acclaim as the co-creator of the Netflix series Master of None with Aziz Ansari. This groundbreaking project earned them a Peabody Award and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 2016 for the episode ‘Parents.’ This win marked a significant milestone as Yang and Ansari became the first writers of Asian descent to achieve this Emmy honor, with the series lauded for its diverse cast and authentic exploration of themes including racial identity and everyday life experiences. During his tenure on Parks and Recreation, Yang also directed two episodes, ‘Swing Vote’ in 2013 and ‘New Beginnings’ in 2014, and notably appeared as the bassist in the fictional band Mouse Rat, further showcasing his versatile talents. Continuing his prolific output, Yang co-created Amazon’s Forever in 2018 alongside Matt Hubbard, a series exploring a married couple’s experiences and starring Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph.

These ongoing ventures solidify his standing as a leading creative force in contemporary television and film, continuously contributing as a producer, writer, and director across various acclaimed platforms.