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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0:35Sad Christmas Chat! Live Stream 12/24 9PM PST on my Youtube channel!
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0:20What’s your experience with Tesla like?
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0:55Letterman Audition.
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1:01Have You Found Jesus Christ?
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0:27What actually happens when a joke doesn't land on stage.
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6:11My Citizenship Test Had Way More Jokes Than Answers | Joe Wong
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0:22Are You My Real Dad?
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0:35Joe Wong Takes Over The American Music Awards
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0:23In comedy, "bombing" refers to when a comedian's performance doesn't go well—jokes fall flat.
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1:00Asian actors are stuck as victims or villains
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0:31Immigrant parent breaks down the terminology debate.
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0:53Accident on the highway - a 20 car pileup
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0:46Happy birthday to you, you have one year less to live
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0:27The Oldest guy VS The Biggest baby
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0:23Sometimes personality wins over structure
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0:58Best Pizza in China | Joe Wong & Danny Fan
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0:13I brought a gift
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0:33Just wanting to stay alive
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0:43Empty Nester
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0:10Going To The Gym Is Like The Olympics
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0:42Starbucks Has A New CEO
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0:28Do You Think You're Going To Heaven?
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1:17When audiences hear I lived in Texas
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0:23Nobody Is Actually the Color They Were Assigned
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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.
