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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0:36Bob Saget rolled down the window and that was it
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0:37Is Orange Is the New Black true to real prison life? Letโs break it down!
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0:26Her Son Thinks He's A Cat
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0:2780% Asian crowd and I panicked for the first time
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0:59According to social media, as an Asian parentโฆ
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0:16My Basketball Career Is Similar To My Stand Up Career
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0:31She had one question
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0:52Jay Leno actually apologized
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0:54When Kids Misunderstand | Joe Wong & Donnie Fan
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0:31Don't Give Me A Fish
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0:41If Trump Smoked Weed | Joe Wong Comedy
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0:22How I Learned That Light Travels Faster Than Sound
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0:35Accent battle! Kentucky vs Texas!
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0:18๐๐๐ #shorts #standupcomedy #jokes
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0:24When You Cannot File a Report Because Nothing Lines Up
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0:20The Best Medicine
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0:14Merry Christmas! See you in San Diego 12/26! Tickets:https://linktr.ee/joewongcomedy
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0:31This is either the best or worst idea I've ever had
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0:27One Trick To Get Telemarketers To Stop Calling You
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0:245, 4, 3, 2, 1โฆ welcome to your doom
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0:59How To Become A Stand Up Comedian
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0:27That friend who turns parallel parking into a public event
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0:19Dad Jokes Are My Specialty
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1:14God is a Woman | 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.
