About Joe Wong
Joe Wong, born Huang Xi in Baishan, Jilin, in northeastern China, into an ethnic Korean family, is a Chinese American stand-up comedian and former biochemistry researcher. He earned a PhD in biochemistry from Rice University in 2000 before moving to Boston in 2001, where he began performing comedy at venues including the All Asia Bar and Stash's Comedy Jam.
Wong gained national attention in the United States following his appearance on Late Show with David Letterman on April 17, 2009. His profile rose further after he delivered a stand-up set at the 66th Radio and Television Correspondents' Association Dinner on March 18, 2010, roasting then Vice President Joe Biden before an audience of Washington officials and earning a standing ovation; video of the performance drew nearly 10 million views in China. He also made multiple appearances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. In 2013 he moved back to Beijing, where he hosted the Chinese television program Is It True?, a science and myth-busting show on China Central Television. Wong performs bilingually in both English and Chinese.
Videos (610)
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0:28Driving A Car With The Worst Bumper Sticker
1.4M views
0:29A Country That Tried Walls Already
1M views
1:02Why No One Told Me My Prime Was 18
985.3K views
0:51My First Grocery Store Struggle
636.5K views
1:00When My Son Learned He's Not "White" | Joe Wong Comedy
579.8K views
1:04Joe Wong on religion: God is Chinese!
556.8K views
1:00Hello, Have You Heard of Jesus?
536.4K views
0:39Found out where God has been this whole time.
417.4K views
0:44The Whitest Employee At A Chinese Spot
267.8K views
0:28Why The Citizenship Test Feels Impossible
251.4K views
0:36PhD in biochemistry.
234.1K views
0:27The Pressure Of Parallel Parking
223.5K views
0:46When English isn't spoken right | Joe Wong Comedy
203.6K views
0:50As an Asian Parent | Joe Wong Comedy
201.1K views
0:59Child Labor | Joe Wong Stand Up Comedy
177K views
0:18This Job Was Not Meant For This Guy
176K views
1:00Why you shouldn't tell a Chinese immigrant about Jesus Christ
168.3K views
0:23My Friend Thinks I Scare Bears
165K views
0:25Fastest growing immigrant group.
160.1K views
0:27The problem with not being able to read analog watches anymore
153.4K views
0:14The Unexpected Side Of New Tariffs
152.9K views
0:49Why My Kid Plays Both Sides
137.9K views
0:53He Found The One Loophole In Their Whole Religion
137.1K views
0:17The Math Equation Nobody Saw Coming
133.7K viewsGuest appearances (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Was Joe Wong a scientist before comedy?
He earned a PhD in biochemistry from Rice University in 2000 before moving to Boston in 2001, where he began performing comedy.
Where did Joe Wong first perform?
He started out at Boston venues including the All Asia Bar and Stash's Comedy Jam.
How did Joe Wong gain national attention?
National attention in the United States followed his appearance on Late Show with David Letterman on April 17, 2009.
What happened at Joe Wong's Correspondents' Dinner set?
On March 18, 2010 he delivered a stand-up set at the 66th Radio and Television Correspondents' Association Dinner, roasting then Vice President Joe Biden before an audience of Washington officials and earning a standing ovation.
Does Joe Wong perform in Chinese?
He performs bilingually in both English and Chinese, and in 2013 he moved back to Beijing, where he hosted the science and myth-busting program Is It True? on China Central Television.
Where was Joe Wong born?
He was born Huang Xi in Baishan, Jilin, in northeastern China, into an ethnic Korean family.
