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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0:16Why I'm Not Worried About The Economy | Joe Wong Comedy
7.6K views
0:27Asians Aren't Really Yellow | The Colbert Show
7.4K views
0:45Bears Are NOT More Scared of Me Than I Am of Them
7.4K views
0:52You wanna support me, but you want free tickets
7.3K views
0:40He needs to relax and I have a suggestion
7.1K views
0:27Try quitting the gym
7K views
0:50How I Prepare My Son's Lunch | Joe Wong Comedy
7K views
0:40The World Really Missed Out
6.9K views
0:13Why you shouldn't leave your junk food overnight | Joe Wong Comedy
6.9K views
0:1850% of Marriages
6.9K views
0:12How to Afford Expensive Shoes | Joe Wong Comedy
6.9K views
0:16They Tried Selling My Worst Moment
6.9K views
0:19Journalism is keeping wordplay alive
6.8K views
0:29Good intentions, terrible execution, zero regrets
6.8K views
0:31Parallel Parking Should Be An Olympic Sport
6.8K views
0:29What am I thankful for in 2024. More shows coming up in SoCal: https://linktr.ee/joewongcomedy
6.8K views
0:26Amusement Park Photos Are A Scam
6.7K views
0:07Life Is A Balancing Act
6.7K views
0:58My Son Was An Ugly Baby
6.6K views
0:29Amusement Ride Photo for Driver's License | Ellen Degeneres
6.4K views
0:46What I Do Best in China | Joe Wong Comedy
6.4K views
0:34Trumps Wall
6.4K views
0:43Northeast Beats Alaska
6.4K views
0:49Why Immigrants are Aliens | Joe Wong Comedy
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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.
