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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0:25Joe Wong Talks About Homelessness
1.6K views
0:13About School Closings | Joe Wong Comedy
1.5K views
0:58The NEW American Dream
1.5K views
1:00I gave them a bigger cut and packed the room
1.5K views
0:16Can You Guess My Ethnicity?
1.5K views
0:26Sexual Peak | Joe Wong Comedy
1.5K views
0:39Trump's anti-trans but Karens keep transitioning
1.5K views
0:30I Believe God Is A Women
1.5K views
0:14My Girlfriend Dumped Me | Joe Wong Comedy
1.5K views
10:22TEA with Joe Wong: Building a coalition with Teja Arboleda Part I
1.5K views
0:50Joe Wong & Paula Yoo Talk About Racism
1.5K views
0:44Have You Eaten Pig Brain?
1.4K views
0:38Idalia was once a prison health worker? Let’s break it down!
1.4K views
0:43Comedian Inspirations | Joe Wong & Donnie Fan
1.4K views
0:17White Guys Me
1.4K views
7:16Andrea Jin Podcast Part 6 Odd jobs
1.4K views
0:45Asian History | Joe Wong & Paula Yoo
1.4K views
0:40The Real Reason I Don't Have Any Friends
1.3K views
0:33Religion in this country doesn't quite add up
1.3K views
0:54Who Is Benjamin Franklin?
1.3K views
0:29Parellel Parking Belongs In The Olympics
1.3K views
0:43My Son Learned About American History
1.3K views
0:57Asian Hate in Hollywood
1.2K views
0:17Do I have an accent? What?!
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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.
