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 (610)
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0:25Are Crystals Good For Your Mental Health?
758 views
0:58Where Does The Term Asian-American Come From?
739 views
0:45I'm Not Going To Canada With You!
681 views
0:23When do men reach their sexual peak? | Ellen Degeneres
679 views
54:05Joe Wong Comedy is live!
666 views
1:08:33Ewan Gotfryd: wild Hollywood parties, porn stars, Mike Tyson, and so much more!
653 views
42:07Stand up without borders with Paula Yoo on Vincent Chin
650 views
0:30I Thought Americans Were Like This...
635 views
0:31Bumper Stickers Can REALLY Get You In Trouble Nowadays
599 views
1:24:30Stand-up Without Borders with Donnie Fan - Running English comedy clubs in China
591 views
1:08Learning English by Memorizing Dictionary
589 views
0:57What is the Asian experience in the US?
578 views
16:05Andrea Jin: should you quit your day job?
521 views
0:44Have I Ever Done Drugs??
515 views
0:56Joe Wong Comedy is live!
463 views
0:58The NEW American Dream
447 views
0:59My First Time Reading A Movie Script
424 views
19:13Stand-up Without Borders with Jesse Appell - The New American Dream
421 views
0:53Men Can Lactate?
415 views
10:31Andrea Jin Podcast Part 3 Parents Acceptence
321 views
1:10Joe Wong & Donnie Fan Talk About Rice
315 views
58:10Stand-up Without Borders with Jesse Appell - Chinese vs American Comedy
305 views
1:02Comedian's Day Job | Joe Wong & Donnie Fan
288 views
0:26What'd She Say
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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.
