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 (575)
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0:29Alaska is half day half night
9.8K views
0:14When the Silver Line Was the Reason for Being Dumped | Joe Wong Comedy
9.7K views
0:59I will volunteer and I am not joking
9.5K views
0:59Shoutout to all moms
9.4K views
0:26Bumper Stickers | Joe Wong Comedy
9.4K views
0:58Accident on the highwayA 20 car pile up : The Aftermath
9.4K views
0:49Road Rage How to respond when someone gives you a finger?
9.3K views
0:19Do they have these dark fries to keep it real? Do you eat them? Leave your comments here.
9.3K views
0:38Babies
9.3K views
0:36Bumper Stickers Should Be More Humble
9.3K views
0:33Equality in North Korea vs. America | Joe Wong Comedy
9.2K views
0:17The Greatest Chinese Invention
9.2K views
0:35I won't take bear advice from a guy named We Die
9.1K views
0:39Turns out my life peaked long time ago.
9.1K views
55:02Stand-up Without Borders (Joe Wong + jiaoying summers)
9.1K views
1:02When Mispronouncing Goes Wrong | Joe Wong Comedy
9.1K views
0:23Who Am I?
9K views
1:09Confused by a skull-and-bones sticker
8.9K views
0:23November 6, 2025
8.9K views
0:44My water broke
8.9K views
0:21I rearranged some names and made a discovery
8.8K views
1:07:02Jason Cheny Laughter, respect and fatherhood
8.8K views
0:17Irish Coffee | Joe Wong Comedy
8.8K views
0:31Jesus is from Israel which is in Asia so I'm just saying
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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.
