Quick Facts
Born:
1948-12-22
Birthplace:
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Credits:
7 Total Roles
Martin Yan
Acting
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Biography
Martin Yan (Chinese: 甄文達, Zhen Wenda) is a Chinese-American chef and food writer. He has hosted his award-winning PBS-TV cooking show Yan Can Cook since 1982. He has acted in films as both himself and characters and published a variety of books.
Known For
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Self
Rice Rhapsody
Kim Chui
Improper Channels
Sherman Hu
Love Knows No Bounds
King Kong
Martin Yan's Chinatowns
Self
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Self
I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet TV | Self |
| 2018 | Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom TV | Self |
| 2005 | Rice Rhapsody MOVIE | Kim Chui |
| 2002 | Martin Yan's Chinatowns TV | Self |
| 1995 | Love Knows No Bounds MOVIE | King Kong |
| 1994 | Space Ghost Coast to Coast TV | Self |
| 1981 | Improper Channels MOVIE | Sherman Hu |