Martin Yan

Martin Yan

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.

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Known For

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

1994

Rice Rhapsody

Rice Rhapsody

2005 • as Kim Chui

Improper Channels

Improper Channels

1981 • as Sherman Hu

Love Knows No Bounds

Love Knows No Bounds

1995 • as King Kong

I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet

I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet

2026 • as Self

Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom

Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom

2018 • as Self

Filmography

2026

I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet
I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet
as Self
TV - Released: 1/23/2026

2018

Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom
as Self
TV - Released: 2/14/2018

2005

Rice Rhapsody
Rice Rhapsody
as Kim Chui
Movie - Released: 1/20/2005

2002

Martin Yan's Chinatowns
Martin Yan's Chinatowns
as Self
TV - Released: 9/1/2002

1995

Love Knows No Bounds
Love Knows No Bounds
as King Kong
Movie - Released: 1/1/1995

1994

Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
TV - Released: 4/15/1994

1981

Improper Channels
Improper Channels
as Sherman Hu
Movie - Released: 4/17/1981