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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0:20Massachusetts Built Something Great and Then Made One Choice
8.6K views
0:12Bacteria on Keyboard vs. Toilet Water | Joe Wong Comedy
8.6K views
0:49The mixed signals were entirely accidental I promise
8.5K views
1:00It's so much work having a kid
8.5K views
0:44Famous enough that speeding isn't speeding anymore
8.5K views
0:30The Average American
8.4K views
0:17If America is a country of immigrants
8.4K views
0:18Bob Saget texted me something I'll never forget during the pandemic.
8.3K views
0:13You could never say that about Black families on TV
8.3K views
0:32Joe Wong & Jiaoying Summers Talk About the Chinese Accent
8.3K views
0:25The cure exists but the pre-existing condition is living
8.3K views
0:51MOCKING how people focus on Dahmer's diet
8.3K views
0:15Laughter is the Worst Prescription | Joe Wong Comedy
8.1K views
0:29Joe Wong Shares a Funny Misinterpretation
8.1K views
0:15Low ticket alert for the Philly Helium Comedy Club show tomorrow 11/12! 费城明天的演出还有少量余票，大家抓紧时间。明天见
8K views
0:16What do I sound like after inhaling helium? You may find out 11/12 in Philly! Psyched about 1st sho!
8K views
0:41Fastest Growing Immigrant Group | Colbert Late Show
8K views
0:27Don't Touch The Strippers!
7.9K views
0:54First Gay Pride Parade in 1775 | Joe Wong Comedy
7.9K views
0:50They Wrote That Test Without Considering My Specific Perspective
7.9K views
0:26I love new years eve
7.8K views
0:17I Have A Lot In Common With White Guys
7.6K views
0:27See you 8/4 in San Francisco! And 8/5 in Sacramento! Super excited about it! Tix in bio
7.6K views
0:21Please Leave My Country
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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.
