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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0:12When You Can't Even Plan The Weekend
6.3K views
0:36Why I Respect Trump | Joe Wong Comedy
6.3K views
0:18I love my son and I'd take a bullet
6.3K views
0:20The telemarketer called and I won
6.3K views
0:23The only holiday where we all celebrate getting closer to death
6.3K views
0:58I hate Antisemitism
6.2K views
1:16Immigration | Joe Wong Comedy
6.2K views
0:42Blaming Santa for cheap presents
6.2K views
0:17Sports vs. Parallel Parking | Ellen Degeneres
6.1K views
1:11Joe Wong Demo Reel from 4 movies and shows
6.1K views
0:15I Came From a Long Line of People Who Made This Same Choice
6.1K views
0:39Asian Beauty Standards | Joe Wong & Jiaoying Summers
6K views
0:28I have evolved and I wish you well
5.8K views
0:21About The Jerry Springer show
5.8K views
0:38Internalized Racism | Joe Wong & Paula Yoo
5.8K views
0:30I Believe God Is A Women
5.8K views
0:10Go Ask Your Grandpa
5.8K views
0:35I Gave My Son "The Talk"
5.8K views
0:26My celebrity lookalike from the Jumbotron made zero sense. Anyone else get a wild match?
5.6K views
0:43I Was Really Jealous Of My Son
5.6K views
0:46Asian Jokes | Joe Wong & Paula Yoo
5.6K views
0:14My Son Asked If My Accent Was Fake
5.5K views
0:16Media moved on and ruined my main topic
5.5K views
0:09Exercise Is Addictive
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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.
