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Jo Koy

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Jo Koy
Jo Koy, star of 'Easter Sunday,' reveals his favorite joke, which comic first inspired him, and why his friendship with Tiffany Haddish has lasted so long.
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As one of today's premiere stand-up comics Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. The comedian, who pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son, sells-out arenas and theaters across the world.

In 2017, Koy broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu with 11 sold-out shows and over 23,000 tickets sold. In response, the mayor's office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as "Jo Koy Day." The comedian continued his record breaking streak by being the only comedian to sell out 6 shows at The Warfield in San Francisco. He then broke the attendance record at Club Regent Event Centre in Winnipeg with 4 sold-out shows. In 2019, Koy sold-out 5 shows at the San Diego Civic Theatre, the most consecutive sold-out shows for a comedian. He recently became the only comedian to sell 17,000+ tickets, over 30 shows (in one year) at the Brea Improv.

He was given the prestigious "Stand-Up Comedian Of The Year" award at the 2018 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He has had four highly rated and successful comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix. His 2019 Netflix special, Comin' In Hot is currently streaming world-wide. Koy is on a mission to educate the masses on how to raise a millennial, the intricacies of Filipino traditions, and more!

In 2019, the comedian reached #1 on the Billboard Charts for his stand-up comedy album, Live From Seattle. He can also be heard on his weekly podcast, The Koy Pond with Jo Koy by Starburns Audio. Listeners can dive in each week as Koy welcomes friends and fellow comedians to share their hilarious insights on life.

Koy has appeared on over 140 episodes of Chelsea Lately as a season regular round table guest. Other appearances include: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Last Call With Carson Daly, @Midnight with Chris Hardwick, Lights Out With David Spade, The Breakfast Club, Beat Bobby Flay, Celebrity Page TV, VH1, World's Funniest Fails and Sean In The Wild.

Today, the comedian tours around the world on his Just Kidding World Tour with all new material.
BornJune 2, 1971
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      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Danny DeVito, Owen Wilson, Mike Benitez, Rosario Dawson, Chase Dillon, Tiffany Haddish, and LaKeith Stanfield in Haunted Mansion (2023)
    Haunted Mansion
    6.0
    • Daytime Bartender
    • 2023
    Magdalena Sanchez Valencia, Renee Chatman, Sebastian Sozzi, Arianna Basco, Christopher Aguilar, Madeline Dimayuga, Aurora Basco, and Tu Ngo in Heartstorm (2025)
    Heartstorm
    8.6
    • Producer
    • 2025
    Adam Sandler in Leo (2023)
    Leo
    7.0
    • Coach Kimura(voice)
    • 2023
    Jo Koy in Jo Koy: Lights Out (2012)
    Jo Koy: Lights Out
    7.4
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 2012

    Credits

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    Actor



    • The Last Resort
      • In Production
    • Leo 2
      • Pre-production
    • Game Changers
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series



    • Auli'i Cravalho in Hailey's on It! (2023)
      Hailey's on It!
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Eddie Denoga (voice)
      • 2024
    • Brandon Soo Hoo and Henry Golding in The Tiger's Apprentice (2024)
      The Tiger's Apprentice
      5.7
      • Rooster (voice)
      • 2024
    • Adam Sandler in Leo (2023)
      Leo
      7.0
      • Coach Kimura (voice)
      • 2023
    • The Monkey King (2023)
      The Monkey King
      5.8
      • Benbo (voice)
      • 2023
    • Danny DeVito, Owen Wilson, Mike Benitez, Rosario Dawson, Chase Dillon, Tiffany Haddish, and LaKeith Stanfield in Haunted Mansion (2023)
      Haunted Mansion
      6.0
      • Daytime Bartender
      • 2023
    • Awkwafina in Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020)
      Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Bob (voice)
      • 2023
    • Josep
      TV Series
      • 2022
    • Tia Carrere, Rodney To, Lydia Gaston, Melody Butiu, Jo Koy, Joey Guila, Eugene Cordero, Elena Juatco, and Eva Noblezada in Easter Sunday (2022)
      Easter Sunday
      5.3
      • Joe Valencia
      • 2022
    • Gabriel Iglesias, Fabrizio Guido, and Cree in Mr. Iglesias (2019)
      Mr. Iglesias
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Bob
      • 2020
    • Donna Murphy, Brandon Routh, Jo Koy, Armando Gutierrez, Amiah Miller, and Emily Carey in Anastasia (2020)
      Anastasia
      2.9
      • Lenin
      • 2020
    • Myndy Crist in Wake. (2018)
      Wake.
      4.5
      • Peter Lewis
      • 2018
    • Family Tools (2013)
      Family Tools
      5.4
      TV Series
      • Berrick
      • 2013
    • Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out! (2009)
      Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out!
      6.4
      TV Special
      • Stage Manager
      • 2009
    • Virginia (2005)
      Virginia
      5.9
      • Chester Blind
      • 2005

    Writer



    • This Functional Family
      • Writer
      • Completed
      • TV Series



    • Jo Koy in Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn (2024)
      Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn
      6.6
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • 81st Golden Globe Awards (2024)
      81st Golden Globe Awards
      5.3
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2024
    • Untitled Jo Koy Stand-Up Special
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2022
    • Jo Koy: Live from the Los Angeles Forum (2022)
      Jo Koy: Live from the Los Angeles Forum
      7.2
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2022
    • Jo Koy: In His Elements (2020)
      Jo Koy: In His Elements
      5.5
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2020
    • Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot (2019)
      Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot
      7.4
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2019
    • Jo Koy: Live from Seattle (2017)
      Jo Koy: Live from Seattle
      7.3
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2017
    • Jo Koy in Jo Koy: Lights Out (2012)
      Jo Koy: Lights Out
      7.4
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2012
    • Just for Laughs (2009)
      Just for Laughs
      5.9
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2010
    • Jo Koy in Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry (2009)
      Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry
      6.7
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2009
    • Comedy Central Presents (1998)
      Comedy Central Presents
      7.9
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2008
    • BET's Comicview (1992)
      BET's Comicview
      6.6
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2005

    Producer



    • This Functional Family
      • executive producer
      • Completed
      • TV Series



    • Magdalena Sanchez Valencia, Renee Chatman, Sebastian Sozzi, Arianna Basco, Christopher Aguilar, Madeline Dimayuga, Aurora Basco, and Tu Ngo in Heartstorm (2025)
      Heartstorm
      8.6
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • Jo Koy in Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn (2024)
      Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn
      6.6
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Nurse Unseen (2023)
      Nurse Unseen
      7.8
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Josep
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Jo Koy: Live from the Los Angeles Forum (2022)
      Jo Koy: Live from the Los Angeles Forum
      7.2
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Tia Carrere, Rodney To, Lydia Gaston, Melody Butiu, Jo Koy, Joey Guila, Eugene Cordero, Elena Juatco, and Eva Noblezada in Easter Sunday (2022)
      Easter Sunday
      5.3
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Jo Koy: In His Elements (2020)
      Jo Koy: In His Elements
      5.5
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot (2019)
      Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot
      7.4
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Jo Koy: Live from Seattle (2017)
      Jo Koy: Live from Seattle
      7.3
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • Jo Koy in Jo Koy: Lights Out (2012)
      Jo Koy: Lights Out
      7.4
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2012
    • Jo Koy in Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry (2009)
      Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry
      6.7
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2009

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    • Alternative name
      • Jokoy
    • Born
      • June 2, 1971
      • Tacoma, Washington, USA
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      • Angie King? - 2013 (divorced, 1 child)
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      53 years old
    • When was Jo Koy born?
      June 2, 1971
    • Where was Jo Koy born?
      Tacoma, Washington, USA
    • What is Jo Koy's birth name?
      Joseph Glenn Herbert
    • What is Jo Koy known for?
      Haunted Mansion, Jo Koy: Lights Out, Heartstorm, and Leo

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