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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1:00People actually think I went to MIT for some reason
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0:29She waited through my whole set to ask that.
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0:45I can't date a comedian
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0:57June 12, 2024
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0:44I asked one question and suddenly I wasn't booked anymore
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0:59Mother's Love My mom loves me but she doesn't exactly like me
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0:24I Memorized The Dictionary
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0:32Plastic Surgery
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1:11:38Sara Dee opens up about Modeling, software engineering, Muslim holidays, etc.
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0:16Carpe Diem
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1:04:51Joe Wong and Juno award winner and national headliner Andrea Jin
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0:08On the slope, ready to bump into who?
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0:55How do Prisons really look like? Let’s break it down!
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0:38Stereotyping | Joe Wong Comedy
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0:11Heart to heart with my son about going to the gym.
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0:21I got here first and I need everyone else to go
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0:37Ever wish you could trade your Juno Award for a Grammy like a driver's license? @andreajin1
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0:45Toughest Gig | Joe Wong & Donnie Fan
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1:10Got invited on TV to talk about anti-Asian racism
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0:17I don't approve nudity in public
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0:51I lost my virginity at 32
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0:16Did I fake my accent to get laughs?
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0:11Thank you San Francisco for the second sold out show this year! See you 10/27 in Atlanta!
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0:30LA! 5/7! Have a blast! Tix https://ci.ovationtix.com/34923/production/1192567
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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.
