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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0:43My foreign policy platform.
16.3K views
0:32If the bears are scared of us, they're wrong!
16.1K views
0:22I Found the Ultimate Loophole Between Here and Eternity
15.8K views
0:48The things we must know in American history lessons
15.7K views
0:16Best Medicine, Worst Prescription | Joe Wong Comedy
15.4K views
1:31Asian Parents vs. White Parents
15.4K views
0:21Taking traffic signs personally
15.2K views
0:22I became a US citizen
14.9K views
1:05Realizing you look so funny
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0:32When Children Ask Hard Questions | Joe Wong Comedy
14.1K views
0:49Silent Treatment | Joe Wong Comedy
14.1K views
0:30Encouragement from Teachers | Joe Wong Comedy
14K views
0:25Cure for Cancer | Joe Wong Comedy
13.7K views
0:42Why Seven Years in Texas Made Me Keep My Chinese Accent Forever
13.5K views
0:40Being Impressed with Your Son | Joe Wong Comedy
13.5K views
0:15I Found My Place in the Diversity Conversation and Here It Is
13.4K views
0:38Newspapers Are the Last Safe Place for What I Just Said
13.3K views
0:289/20! Boston! Have a great time with Joe Wong at Harvard! 9月20号我们哈佛大学见！
13.3K views
0:11I found the one exception to the rule.
13.2K views
0:15Best Way to Die | Joe Wong Comedy
13.2K views
0:41They Asked Me a Big Question and I Had a Very Small Answer
13.1K views
0:16I moved to the northeast and learned something
13.1K views
0:45I was looking for someone to blame
13K views
0:19Why I Tell My Son to Learn 2 Languages | 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.
