Bonn Liang was born in southern Vietnam. At the age of five his family immigrated to the United States in 1979, where he lived in Spring Valley, California. Growing up painfully shy, a high school guidance counselor suggested he take some drama class to overcome his shyness. This set him on a path of self-discovery. It was during the acting classes where he had a chance to explore his imagination. While studying Meisner and Strasberg method of acting at Mesa College, he found his voice. After performing in different venues in San Diego, he moved to Los Angeles. He is recognized for playing the Hong Kong Detective in 'SneakerHeadz', and the pastry chef on 'Mom'.