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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0:43What the Citizenship Test Looks Like From My Side of Things
5.5K views
0:33He left notes on the kitchen floor
5.4K views
0:14New Citizen First Vote and I Would Like My Credit for That
5.4K views
0:34Immigrant from Hell | Joe Wong Comedy
5.4K views
0:54Do You Know Who Benjamin Franklin Is?
5.4K views
0:22This Is Like Guantanamo Bay
5.4K views
0:56Peak Fame
5.3K views
0:32Trump's anti-trans but Karens keep transitioning
5.3K views
0:23China got applause. Texas got booed
5.3K views
0:57I mistook a roomba for a scale
5.3K views
0:38He was reluctant
5.2K views
0:29Emergency Broadcast Testing | Joe Wong Comedy
5.1K views
0:43What did he say???
4.9K views
0:10What is the meaning of travel? | Joe Wong Comedy
4.9K views
0:24My Plan To Eliminate Unemployment In America
4.9K views
0:36Asked the crowd for life's meaning.
4.8K views
0:11Happy new year! See you in Oxnard tonight! Tickets: https://linktr.ee/joewongcomedy
4.8K views
0:55Man you look like shit today
4.8K views
0:16Read about Obama's workout routine.
4.8K views
0:28The racism came with a side of water and a ranking system
4.8K views
0:28I Think I'm Going To Heaven
4.7K views
0:23Why I Love Being an Organ Donor | Joe Wong Comedy
4.6K views
0:21Why I Can't Do What I Do Best in China | Joe Wong Comedy
4.6K views
1:00Skipping Rocks | Joe Wong & Donnie Fan
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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.
