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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9:11Joe Wong Zoombombed by President Trump
11.5K views
0:23I Found the Cure but Your Insurance Will Not Cover It
11.4K views
0:17I'm A GREAT Basketball Player
11.4K views
0:47Back in LA 1/3 to welcome 2026 and laugh in two languages! 1.3我们在洛杉矶用笑声迎接2026！
11.4K views
0:37He wasn't giving me the finger
11.2K views
0:50I'm a household name in my family
11.1K views
0:24LA 1/3！Let laughter be your Christmas gift! 笑声是最好的圣诞礼物！1月3号洛杉矶，黄西中英文脱口秀！ Tix in Bio
11.1K views
0:35I Helped Elect Two Presidents and Got a Little Carried Away
11.1K views
1:10Why I Believe God is a Woman | Joe Wong Stand Up Comedy
11K views
0:27Entered an Asian accent contest and lost to the guy who was just doing an impression of me.
10.9K views
0:16Can You Guess My Nationality?
10.9K views
0:25I just need someone to let me know if it's actually an emergency
10.8K views
0:26How I Immigrated to America
10.6K views
0:34Adding this word to my vocabulary immediately
10.5K views
0:17What is the difference between China and America | Joe Wong Comedy
10.5K views
0:44My son said the other kids had Panda Express and I took that personally
10.4K views
0:59China doesn't have a legal drinking age
10.3K views
0:18The air out there is doing something
10.3K views
0:54Are you dead? Do you like this idea of an app? See Joe Wong in LA 2/8!
10.3K views
0:28GETTING COMPARED to an Asian Christopher Walken
10.3K views
0:28They meant it as a compliment and I need them to know it wasn't
10.1K views
0:13Turns out I might still make it to heaven.
10K views
1:04Delta broke my suitcase handle and gave me this idiotic and unapologetic response. @Delta
9.9K views
0:22Memorized every word and couldn't afford the book
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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.
