Joe Wong

Joe Wong is a trailblazing Chinese-American stand-up comedian whose journey from a PhD in biochemistry to the global stage is as unique as his humor. Known for his signature deadpan delivery and sharp observational wit, Wong catapulted to fame with a breakout appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman in 2009. He solidified his status as a comedy icon in 2010 when he headlined the Radio and Television Correspondents' Association Dinner, famously roasting then-Vice President Joe Biden. Beyond his American success on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Wong spent a decade hosting the hit TV show Is This True? in China, where he is credited with pioneering the modern stand-up movement. Recently featured in the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Fest, Wong masterfully bridges cultural divides, tackling immigration and social stereotypes with his trademark "intelligent humor.