MARGARET CHO
Margaret Cho
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 5, 1968
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, USA
Biography
Margaret Moran Cho (born December 5, 1968) is an American comedian, fashion designer, actress, author, and recording artist. Cho is best known for her stand-up routines, through which she critiques social and political problems, especially those pertaining to race and sexuality. She has also directed and appeared in music videos and has her own clothing line. She has frequently supported LGBT rights and has won awards for her humanitarian efforts on behalf of women, the transgender community, Asians, and the LGBT community.
Filmography
Starring
Self - Contestant
2025·
Hollywood SquaresSelf
Self - Guest
2024·
After MidnightSelf
2024·
Doctor OdysseyJudy Riva
2024·
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!Rebecca Chen (voice)
Ashley (voice)
Wasp
2023·
Will TrentDr. Roach, Therapist
Sophia
2023·
Frog and ToadTurtle (voice)
2023·
Not Dead YetMiss Cassandra
2022·
Celebrity Jeopardy!Self - Contestant
2022·
The WheelSelf - Expert
2022·
SherriSelf - Guest
2022·
Dr. JackieMargaret Cho
2021·
Last MealsSelf
Self
2021·
The Great NorthJan (voice)
2021·
What's My Game?Self - Contestant
2021·
Call Me KatVal Park
Self
Frankie
2021·
PrideSelf
2020·
Sex, ExplainedSelf
Self - Narrator (voice)
2020·
The Flight AttendantUtada
Self - Guest Star
Mistress Jupiter
2020·
I Can See Your Voice2020·
Tournament of LaughsSelf
2019·
The Masked SingerSelf - Poodle, Poodle (archive footage)
Self - Panelist
2019·
Miracle WorkersGod's Mom
Self - Guest
2019·
Good TroubleMargaret Cho
Self
2018·
25 Words or LessSelf
Self
2018·
This CloseZagat
Self, Pistachio (voice)
2017·
The Bold TypeMargaret Cho
2017·
Truth & IlizaSelf
2016·
Original Sin: SexSelf
2016·
Swedish DicksAgent Poll
2016·
To Tell the TruthSelf - Panelist
Self - Guest
2016·
The $100,000 PyramidSelf
2016·
Party LegendsSelf
2015·
MetropolisSelf - Panelist
Mulan (voice)
2015·
Dr. KenDr. Wendi
Self
2014·
Celebrity Name GameSelf
Self
2013·
The Last LegSelf
2013·
Beat Bobby FlaySelf
2013·
Norm Macdonald LiveSelf
Self
2012·
Gotham Comedy LiveSelf - Host
Self
2012·
Finding Your RootsSelf
2011·
Bubble GuppiesThe Kraken (voice)
2011·
SNL KoreaSelf
Self
2010·
Pound PuppiesMrs. Wattana (voice)
Self
2009·
RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge, Self - Special Guest
Self - Guest
Self
2009·
Drop Dead DivaTeri Lee
Self
Condie Ling / Kathy Griffin (voice), Condie Ling (voice), Condie Ling / Jessica (voice)
2007·
Girltrash!Min Suk, Min Suk
2006·
30 RockKim Jong-Un, Kim Jong-Il
2006·
The Lost RoomSuzie Kang
2006·
'Til DeathNicole
Self - Contestant
2005·
Hell's KitchenSelf - Restaurant Patron
2005·
Wisecrack2005·
Ghost WhispererProfessor Avery Grant
Self
1999·
Family GuyHee-Sun (voice)
Evelyn Lee
1998·
GayVN AwardsSelf - Host
1998·
Sex and the CityLynne
1998·
Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
1997·
The ViewSelf - Guest, Self
1996·
Pulp Comicsherself
Self
1996·
C Bear and JamalMargaret Cho
Margaret (voice)
Hul Muh Ni (voice), Uhmuhni (voice)
Self
1994·
DuckmanMai Lin (voice)
1994·
The Critic(voice)
1994·
All-American GirlMargaret Kim
Self - Guest
1993·
The NannyCaryn
1992·
Red Shoe DiariesPhone Sex Worker
1992·
The Golden PalaceFong
1989·
1/2 Hour Comedy Hourself
1986·
American MastersSelf
TBA·
CrohnieOpulence Montenegro
TBA·
Better Life2026·
By the RootsJanine Sorrel
TBA·
Ron ForeverGloria
2026·
Run AmokPrincipal Linda
TBA·
Cheap AF2026·
I Want Your SexDetective Zola
2025·
It's Dorothy!Self
2025·
TURA!Narrator (voice)
2025·
All That We LoveEmma
Self
2024·
The ListenerCorinne (voice)
2023·
No One Asked YouSelf
2023·
Prom PactMs. Chen
2023·
MaxineMaxine
2023·
GiannaKimberly
2022·
Sex AppealMa Deb
2022·
Sex with SueSelf
2022·
Queer Riot2022·
Bury MeJune
2022·
I, ChallengerJune
2021·
Tig Notaro: DrawnSelf
2021·
HystericalSelf
Ms. Corrigan
Self
Self
2020·
Faith BasedJane
2020·
FriendsgivingFairy Gay Mother #2
Self
2025·
Queens of the DeadPops
2024·
Cora BoraElectra
2022·
Fire IslandErin
2021·
The Sixth ReelDoris
2021·
Good on PaperMargot
Mrs. Moon
2020·
Over the MoonAuntie Ling / Gretch (voice)
2019·
Undateable JohnHilda
Margaret Cho
2017·
Alaska Is a DragJan
Self
2017·
This Is Bob Hope...Self
2017·
BrightSergeant Ching
Self
Simone
Self
2017·
Curtain DownThe Mentor
2016·
Hurricane BiancaWig Shop Owner
Mom (voice)
2015·
Do I Sound Gay?Self
2015·
Margaret Cho: PsyCHOSelf
2015·
TookenBrown Finger
2015·
Senior ProjectMs. Ghetty
2015·
Adventures in Comedy2015·
Call Me LuckySelf
2015·
#BeRobin the Movie2014·
Lennon or McCartneySelf
2013·
Amelia's 25thBabs
2013·
Wedding PalaceThe Shaman
2013·
In TransitionTawny Kim
2012·
The ImmigrantMargaret
2012·
It Gets BetterSelf
(voice)
Self
2011·
Sexing the TransmanSelf
Self
2011·
Miss RepresentationSelf
2010·
GazeSelf (archive footage)
2010·
I Am ComicSelf
2009·
Annul VictorySelf
2009·
17 AgainMrs. Dell
2009·
The SnakeThe Expert
Self
Self
2008·
Prop 8: The MusicalCalifornia Gays and The People That Love Them
2008·
Underbelly2008·
One Missed CallMickey Lee
2006·
Phone SexCaller
2006·
Falling for GraceJanie
2005·
Bam Bam and CelesteCeleste / Mommy
Herself
Rental Car Agent
Herself
2002·
Miss AmericaSelf
2002·
Grocery StoreStore Clerk(voice)
Herself
Herself
1999·
$pentTravel Agent
1999·
Can't Stop DancingJoJo
1999·
Funny Is MoneySelf
1999·
The TavernCarol
1999·
Get Bruce!Self
1998·
The Rugrats MovieLt. Klavin (voice)
1998·
Ground ControlAmanda
1998·
The Thin Pink LineAsia Blue / Terry
Donna
1997·
SweetheartsNoreen
1997·
Fakin' Da FunkMay-Ling
1997·
Face/OffWanda
1996·
It's My PartyCharlene Lee
1995·
The Doom GenerationClerk's Wife
1994·
AngieAdmissions Nurse #2
Connie Tong
Production
2025·
TURA!Executive Producer
TBA·
Ron ForeverExecutive Producer
Producer
2015·
Margaret Cho: PsyCHOWriter
Executive Producer
2013·
In TransitionExecutive Producer
Writer, Executive Producer
Writer
2008·
The Cho ShowProducer
2005·
Bam Bam and CelesteProducer, Writer
Writer
Writer
2002·
Grocery StoreDirector, Executive Producer, Writer
Writer
Writer
Additional Writing