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)
Videos 97 to 120 of 575.
1:00Why you shouldn't tell a Chinese immigrant about Jesus Christ
27.3K views
0:42Answering American History Questions | Joe Wong Comedy
27.1K views
0:23I thought they were average Americans
26.8K views
0:13Why are we packaging it like this
26.7K views
0:1750% of all marriages end up lasting forever
26.5K views
0:26We're ALL the same
25.8K views
0:21When You Rearrange the Letters and Cross an Ocean
25.3K views
0:33My newborn was ugly.
24.9K views
0:31Why would I set limits for myself?
24.6K views
0:22Finding out they elected a new pope
24.2K views
0:44Cheap drugs in LA | Joe Wong Comedy
24.1K views
6:43I Found Out My Kid Is a Double Agent | Joe Wong
24.1K views
3:42Andrew Yang told Joe Wong what Joe Biden said to him
24K views
0:16That friend who gets nervous when someone says forever
24K views
0:45Joe Wong responds to Bill Maher
23.8K views
5:08Did Child Labor For Free Then Learned Kids Actually Get Paid | Joe Wong
23.8K views
0:58I Have Strong Opinions and Domino's Is One of My Main Concerns
23.3K views
0:16My Campaign Slogan Is Just Something That Happened to Everyone
23.3K views
0:15Why The Irish Made Coffee Dangerous
22.6K views
0:29The One Question That Got Me on the Do Not Call List Forever
22K views
1:07Having a kid means the outside world finds out
21.8K views
0:29such a cool son
21.6K views
0:20Eminem is inspirational
21.6K views
0:36Why My Son Needs to Be Bilingual | Joe Wong Comedy
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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.
