Young was raised in Washington DC, and attended Kenyon College in Ohio. In 1984, Young moved to New York where he was a core member of the Cucaracha Theatre Company. Damian Young has performed in numerous on and off-Broadway venues, as well as notable regional theaters including The Vineyard, Playwright Horizons, Soho Rep, The Flea and The Atlantic Theater, ART, etc. His work in film and television includes regular roles on The Comeback (HBO), Californication (Showtime) and many others.