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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0:23My Name Is...
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0:39How much do Asians look alike?
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0:37Prisons?
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0:26Where Do Immigrants Come From?
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0:28English Stand-Up in China | Joe Wong & Danny Fan
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0:43Asian doctor attacked in Boston amidst COVID19, Joe Wong calls on everyone to fight racism.
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0:31The world's most extreme Easter egg hunt
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0:37Most Extreme Easter Egg Hunt | Joe Wong Comedy
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0:59Why do people think Harvard kids are snobbish?
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0:19How good am I at basketball?
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0:09What itโs like to have a cool kid?
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0:36What You Sayin' Lil' Bro??
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0:10He Didn't See That Coming
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0:35I Haven't Forgiven Mark Wahlberg
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0:35Addressing Homelessness | Joe Wong
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0:50Adult virgins in Colorado
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0:54Balancing Hope with Facts | Joe Wong & Paula Yoo
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1:16Joe Wong ask people to stop racism toward Asian Americans during the coronavirus outbreak
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0:46First comedy show in Plano Texas!
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0:27Master Ding said it first and he was right
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0:32We Homeschooled Our Son
1.9K views
1:00Asian Representation | Joe Wong and Jiaoying Summers
1.9K views
0:11The take home message from this vice presidential debate. https://linktr.ee/joewongcomedy
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0:20She Was Saved From A Dumpster
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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.
