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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0:57Why I love to taking flyers
12.9K views
0:21I Have A Baby On Board
12.9K views
0:25I Drove That Car for Two Years Before I Read What It Said
12.9K views
0:14The loophole they don't want you to know about
12.9K views
0:32Learned a physics lesson in a very unexpected place
12.6K views
0:25Solving Global Warming | Joe Wong Comedy
12.5K views
0:21When I Got My License I Made One Weird Choice
12.4K views
0:37When The Bumper Sticker says 'If you don't speak English, go home'
12.4K views
0:34"Undocumented" Immigrants | Joe Wong Comedy
12.4K views
0:15I Found the Perfect Response to a Telemarketer by Accident
12.4K views
0:11What would Trump do? (Regarding Red Note)
12.2K views
0:24Tried to fit in Texas
12.2K views
1:10No therapy growing up, just alcohol
12.2K views
0:36Similarities Between Asian Culture and Black Culture | Joe Wong Comedy
12.1K views
0:24Happy Mid Autumn Festival! See you all in San Diego 10/24! 祝大家中秋快乐！我们10.24圣地亚哥见！
12K views
0:15When I Was Born...
11.9K views
0:16I was a journalist once
11.9K views
0:18Joe Womg in LA 2/8! Tickets: https://joewongcomedian.com/ 黄西20年后重返好莱坞
11.9K views
1:00Flyer Aftermath: before I knew it, I was handing out flyers
11.9K views
0:34American History Questions | Ellen Degeneres
11.8K views
0:35How Semantics Come in Handy | Joe Wong Comedy
11.7K views
0:34How science helps in the romance department
11.7K views
0:32Happy Thanksgiving 感恩节快乐 Austin 12/11 and Boston 12/14! Tickets: https://joewongcomedian.com/
11.7K views
0:31Realizing You Missed Your Moment
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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.
