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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0:14The similarities between Asian and Black culture
39.4K views
0:34The Friend Whose Name Should Have Been the Warning
39.4K views
0:24He got offended that I assumed he had a job
38.5K views
0:19She reported it live and nobody corrected her
38.1K views
0:27Why My Dad Doesn’t Trust Statistics
36.8K views
0:24Listing all the marches
36.8K views
0:17POINTING OUT God works six days a week
36.7K views
0:25Why Ride Photos Feel Like Blackmail
36.1K views
1:06Asked ChatGPT to write a stereotype joke.
34.8K views
1:19Chinese vs. Japanese | Joe Wong Comedy
34.4K views
0:16Used to be scared of marriage.
34.4K views
0:43Text Messaging as President | Joe Wong Comedy
34.3K views
0:21Nobody Ever Explained What Responsible Drinking Means
33.1K views
0:16Not stressed about the economy, growing up poor kind of prepped me for this.
32.7K views
16:23The Bumper Sticker That Roasted Me for Two Years | Joe Wong
32.6K views
0:25Breaking down how accurate racial color are.
32.2K views
0:36I Was Not Prepared for What My Newborn Looked Like at First
31K views
0:28This woman in the front row would not stop doing this
30.9K views
0:16Do you think Trump should get a Nobel prize? 大家认为特朗普应该得诺贝尔奖吗？
30.7K views
0:16Ignoring economic crash worries
30.7K views
0:49Raising my son bilingual so he can be president one day.
30.2K views
0:20The One Mindset That Makes The Economy Irrelevant
28.8K views
0:58Anti-Blackness in the Asian Community | Joe Wong and Paula Yoo
28.3K views
0:30They form the letters with their bodies
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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.
