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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0:36The Rejection That Turned Into a Chemistry Lesson
112K views
0:11When The Introductions Get Confusing
106.8K views
0:20Why My Son Is Learning Two Languages to Survive
103.9K views
0:44The Reason They Call Us Aliens
103K views
0:32Hate Crimes | Joe Wong Comedy
101.5K views
0:42The Citizenship Test Nobody Warns You About
98.9K views
0:21Fastest growing immigrant group
97.8K views
0:22The Evidence That God Is a Woman Is Actually Pretty Compelling
94K views
0:26When Your Identity Is Its Own Security Breach
93.4K views
0:30Curing Natural Causes | Joe Wong Comedy
93.4K views
0:58Misplaced Hate Crime | Joe Wong Comedy
93K views
0:16The Ride Photo They Tried To Sell Me
89.4K views
0:28Why The Citizenship Test Feels Impossible
80.9K views
0:31When the Rules Only Apply to Some of Us
78.2K views
0:09He Said It and the Whole Room Already Knew
73.7K views
0:19The Delivery Room Thought Nobody Talks About
71.4K views
0:41My Son Told Me This Story
71K views
0:15I Found the Ultimate Loophole in the Afterlife System
70.9K views
0:32Fearing bear encounters
69.9K views
0:31Teach A Man To Fish
65.3K views
0:23Nobody Is Actually the Color They Were Assigned
64.6K views
1:02My Son Thought He Was White
62K views
0:13The Invention That Changed Everything Including the Game
60.9K views
0:09When Your Immigration Status Becomes Your Opening Line
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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.
