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Margaret Cho
Acting

Margaret Cho

Born 1968-12-05
San Francisco, California, USA
Department: Acting

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. As an actress she has played more serious parts, such as that of John Travolta's long-suffering FBI colleague in the action movie Face/Off. She co-starred as Teri Lee, a paralegal assistant, 8on Lifetime's drama series Drop Dead Diva.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Margaret Cho

Family Guy
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Family Guy

1999
TMDB3.7
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999
TMDB4.0
Face/Off
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Face/Off

1997
TMDB3.5
Bright
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Bright

2017
TMDB3.1
17 Again
Movie
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17 Again

2009
TMDB3.1
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009
TMDB2.5
Sex and the City
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Sex and the City

1998
TMDB3.7
Ghost Whisperer
TV
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Ghost Whisperer

2005
TMDB4.0
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015
TMDB3.0
The Nanny
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The Nanny

1993
TMDB4.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (265 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
I Want Your SexI Want Your SexDetective ZolaMovie2026
The King of Black GooThe King of Black GooOpulence MontenegroMovie2026
By the RootsBy the RootsJanine SorrelMovie2026
Run AmokRun AmokPrincipal LindaMovie2026
All That We LoveAll That We LoveEmmaMovie2025
Queens of the DeadQueens of the DeadPopsMovie2025
Celebrity Weakest LinkCelebrity Weakest LinkSelf - ContestantTV Series2025
TURA!TURA!Narrator (voice)Movie2025
TURA!TURA!Executive ProducerMovie2025
Every Time You Lose Your Mind: A Film About FailureEvery Time You Lose Your Mind: A Film About FailureSelfMovie2025
It's Dorothy!It's Dorothy!SelfMovie2025
Hollywood SquaresHollywood SquaresSelfTV Series2025
Squid Game: The Official PodcastSquid Game: The Official PodcastSelf - GuestTV Series2024
Doctor OdysseyDoctor OdysseyJudy RivaTV Series2024
Zombies: The Re-Animated SeriesZombies: The Re-Animated SeriesAshley (voice)TV Series2024
Kite Man: Hell Yeah!Kite Man: Hell Yeah!Rebecca Chen (voice)TV Series2024
Cora BoraCora BoraElectraMovie2024
Outstanding: A Comedy RevolutionOutstanding: A Comedy RevolutionSelfMovie2024
The ListenerThe ListenerCorinne (voice)Movie2024
Dolly Parton's Pet GalaDolly Parton's Pet GalaSelf / AppearanceMovie2024
After MidnightAfter MidnightSelfTV Series2024
Percy Jackson and the OlympiansPercy Jackson and the OlympiansWaspTV Series2023
No One Asked YouNo One Asked YouSelfMovie2023
A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The DocumentaryA Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The DocumentarySelfMovie2023
MaxineMaxineMaxineMovie2023
GiannaGiannaKimberlyMovie2023
Frog and ToadFrog and ToadTurtle (voice)TV Series2023
Prom PactProm PactMs. ChenMovie2023
History of the World: Part IIHistory of the World: Part IISophiaTV Series2023
Not Dead YetNot Dead YetMiss CassandraTV Series2023
Will TrentWill TrentTherapistTV Series2023
Will TrentWill TrentDr. RoachTV Series2023
The WheelThe WheelSelf - ExpertTV Series2022
Sex with SueSex with SueSelfMovie2022
Celebrity Jeopardy!Celebrity Jeopardy!Self - ContestantTV Series2022
Dr. JackieDr. JackieMargaret ChoTV Series2022
The Sherri Shepherd ShowThe Sherri Shepherd ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2022
Queer RiotQueer RiotSelf / AppearanceMovie2022
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The FestivalThe Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The FestivalSelfMovie2022
Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night LiveJane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night LiveSelfMovie2022
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ CelebrationStand Out: An LGBTQ+ CelebrationSelf / AppearanceMovie2022
Fire IslandFire IslandErinMovie2022
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander HeritageSoul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander HeritageSelfMovie2022
Sex AppealSex AppealMa DebMovie2022
I, ChallengerI, ChallengerJuneMovie2022
Bury MeJuneMovie2022
Tara, Messenger of DeathTara, Messenger of DeathMs. CorriganMovie2021
Last MealsLast MealsSelfTV Series2021
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.FrankieTV Series2021
The Sixth ReelThe Sixth ReelDorisMovie2021
Tig Notaro: DrawnTig Notaro: DrawnSelfMovie2021
Good on PaperGood on PaperMargotMovie2021
The Celebrity Dating GameThe Celebrity Dating GameSelfTV Series2021
Koreatown Ghost StoryKoreatown Ghost StoryMrs. MoonMovie2021
Koreatown Ghost StoryKoreatown Ghost StoryProducerMovie2021
PridePrideSelfTV Series2021
What's My Game?What's My Game?Self - ContestantTV Series2021
The Alaska Thunderfuck Extra Special Comedy SpecialThe Alaska Thunderfuck Extra Special Comedy SpecialSelfMovie2021
HystericalHystericalSelfMovie2021
Overserved with Lisa VanderpumpOverserved with Lisa VanderpumpSelfTV Series2021
Call Me KatCall Me KatVal ParkTV Series2021
The Great NorthThe Great NorthJan (voice)TV Series2021
The Flight AttendantThe Flight AttendantUtadaTV Series2020
FriendsgivingFriendsgivingFairy Gay Mother #2Movie2020
Over the MoonOver the MoonAuntie Ling / Gretch (voice)Movie2020
Faith BasedFaith BasedJaneMovie2020
I Can See Your VoiceI Can See Your VoiceSelf / AppearanceTV Series2020
Tournament of LaughsTournament of LaughsSelfTV Series2020
Mae West: Dirty BlondeMae West: Dirty BlondeSelfMovie2020
House Hunters Comedians On Couches: UnfilteredHouse Hunters Comedians On Couches: UnfilteredSelf - Guest StarTV Series2020
Feeding America Comedy FestivalFeeding America Comedy FestivalSelfMovie2020
Visible: Out on TelevisionVisible: Out on TelevisionSelf - Narrator (voice)TV Series2020
Awkwafina Is Nora from QueensAwkwafina Is Nora from QueensMistress JupiterTV Series2020
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVUThe Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVUSelfMovie2020
Sex, ExplainedSex, ExplainedSelfTV Series2020
Undateable JohnUndateable JohnHildaMovie2019
Trixie Mattel: Skinny LegendTrixie Mattel: Skinny LegendMargaret ChoMovie2019
A Little Late with Lilly SinghA Little Late with Lilly SinghSelfTV Series2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowThe Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf - GuestTV Series2019
Lights Out with David SpadeLights Out with David SpadeSelf - PanelistTV Series2019
Still Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateStill Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateSelfMovie2019
Miracle WorkersMiracle WorkersGod's MomTV Series2019
Good TroubleGood TroubleMargaret ChoTV Series2019
The Masked SingerThe Masked SingerPoodle (archive footage)TV Series2019
The Masked SingerThe Masked SingerSelf - PoodleTV Series2019
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween BashHocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween BashSelfMovie2018
25 Words or Less25 Words or LessSelfTV Series2018
Unapologetic with Aisha TylerUnapologetic with Aisha TylerSelfTV Series2018
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to FreedomThe Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to FreedomSelfMovie2018
This CloseThis CloseZagatTV Series2018
Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent CastigliaBloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent CastigliaSelfMovie2018
This Is Bob Hope...This Is Bob Hope...SelfMovie2017
BrightBrightSergeant ChingMovie2017
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?SelfMovie2017
Sharknado 5: Global SwarmingSharknado 5: Global SwarmingSimoneMovie2017
Alaska Is a DragAlaska Is a DragJanMovie2017
The Bold TypeThe Bold TypeMargaret ChoTV Series2017
Everybody Has an Andy Dick StoryEverybody Has an Andy Dick StorySelfMovie2017
Truth & IlizaTruth & IlizaSelfTV Series2017
Curtain DownCurtain DownThe MentorMovie2017
Bill Nye Saves the WorldBill Nye Saves the WorldPistachio (voice)TV Series2017
Bill Nye Saves the WorldBill Nye Saves the WorldSelfTV Series2017
The Untold Tales of Armistead MaupinThe Untold Tales of Armistead MaupinSelfMovie2017
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner PartyMartha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner PartySelfTV Series2016
Swedish DicksSwedish DicksAgent PollTV Series2016
The girls I know... get their hands dirty.The girls I know... get their hands dirty.Mom (voice)Movie2016
Original Sin: SexOriginal Sin: SexSelfTV Series2016
Party LegendsParty LegendsSelf / AppearanceTV Series2016
The $100,000 PyramidThe $100,000 PyramidSelfTV Series2016
To Tell the TruthTo Tell the TruthSelf - PanelistTV Series2016
Hurricane BiancaHurricane BiancaWig Shop OwnerMovie2016
Full Frontal with Samantha BeeFull Frontal with Samantha BeeSelfTV Series2016
Hollywood Medium with Tyler HenryHollywood Medium with Tyler HenrySelf - GuestTV Series2016
Ellie Kemper: Unbreakable Comedy GalaEllie Kemper: Unbreakable Comedy GalaSelf / AppearanceMovie2016
The Mr. Peabody & Sherman ShowThe Mr. Peabody & Sherman ShowMulan (voice)TV Series2015
Dr. KenDr. KenDr. WendiTV Series2015
Margaret Cho: PsyCHOMargaret Cho: PsyCHOSelfMovie2015
Margaret Cho: PsyCHOMargaret Cho: PsyCHOWriterMovie2015
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelfTV Series2015
Call Me LuckyCall Me LuckySelfMovie2015
Do I Sound Gay?Do I Sound Gay?SelfMovie2015
TookenTookenBrown FingerMovie2015
Adventures in ComedyAdventures in ComedySelf / AppearanceMovie2015
World's Funniest FailsWorld's Funniest FailsSelf - PanelistTV Series2015
Senior ProjectSenior ProjectMs. GhettyMovie2015
MetropolisMetropolisSelf / AppearanceTV Series2015
#BeRobin the MovieSelf / AppearanceMovie2015
Lennon or McCartneyLennon or McCartneySelfMovie2014
Celebrity Name GameCelebrity Name GameSelfTV Series2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth MeyersSelfTV Series2014
Wedding PalaceWedding PalaceThe ShamanMovie2013
Beat Bobby FlayBeat Bobby FlaySelfTV Series2013
Amelia's 25thAmelia's 25thBabsMovie2013
In TransitionIn TransitionTawny KimMovie2013
In TransitionIn TransitionExecutive ProducerMovie2013
Ian Harvie: SuperheroIan Harvie: SuperheroExecutive ProducerMovie2013
Norm Macdonald LiveNorm Macdonald LiveSelfTV Series2013
The Last LegThe Last LegSelfTV Series2013
See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob MouldSee a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob MouldSelfMovie2012
Gotham Comedy LiveGotham Comedy LiveSelf - HostTV Series2012
Exotic World and the Burlesque Revival(voice)Movie2012
The Burn with Jeff RossThe Burn with Jeff RossSelfTV Series2012
Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeComedians in Cars Getting CoffeeSelfTV Series2012
The ImmigrantMargaretMovie2012
Finding Your RootsFinding Your RootsSelfTV Series2012
It Gets BetterIt Gets BetterSelfMovie2012
SNL KoreaSNL KoreaSelfTV Series2011
Conan O'Brien Can't StopConan O'Brien Can't StopSelfMovie2011
Margaret Cho: Cho DependentSelfMovie2011
Margaret Cho: Cho DependentExecutive ProducerMovie2011
Margaret Cho: Cho DependentWriterMovie2011
Sexing the TransmanSelfMovie2011
Bubble GuppiesBubble GuppiesThe Kraken (voice)TV Series2011
Miss RepresentationMiss RepresentationSelfMovie2011
The Fran Drescher ShowThe Fran Drescher ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series2010
Pound PuppiesPound PuppiesMrs. Wattana (voice)TV Series2010
GazeGazeSelf (archive footage)Movie2010
The Green Room with Paul ProvenzaThe Green Room with Paul ProvenzaSelfTV Series2010
America: The Story of UsAmerica: The Story of UsSelfTV Series2010
I Am ComicI Am ComicSelfMovie2010
Celebrity Ghost StoriesCelebrity Ghost StoriesSelfTV Series2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenWatch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - GuestTV Series2009
Drop Dead DivaDrop Dead DivaTeri LeeTV Series2009
Margaret Cho: BeautifulMargaret Cho: BeautifulSelfMovie2009
Margaret Cho: BeautifulMargaret Cho: BeautifulWriterMovie2009
How Bruce Lee Changed the WorldHow Bruce Lee Changed the WorldSelfMovie2009
Annul VictoryAnnul VictorySelfMovie2009
The SnakeThe SnakeThe ExpertMovie2009
17 Again17 AgainMrs. DellMovie2009
RuPaul's Drag RaceRuPaul's Drag RaceSelf / AppearanceTV Series2009
RuPaul's Drag RaceRuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Special GuestTV Series2009
RuPaul's Drag RaceRuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest JudgeTV Series2009
Prop 8: The MusicalProp 8: The MusicalCalifornia Gays and The People That Love ThemMovie2008
The Cho ShowProducerTV Series2008
Celebrity Family FeudCelebrity Family FeudSelfTV Series2008
One Missed CallOne Missed CallMickey LeeMovie2008
UnderbellyUnderbellySelf / AppearanceMovie2008
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the WorldRick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the WorldCondie Ling / Jessica (voice)TV Series2007
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the WorldRick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the WorldCondie Ling (voice)TV Series2007
Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the WorldRick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the WorldCondie Ling / Kathy Griffin (voice)TV Series2007
Girltrash!Girltrash!Min SukMovie2007
Girltrash!Girltrash!Min SukTV Series2007
Dresden Dolls: Live at the Roundhouse LondonDresden Dolls: Live at the Roundhouse LondonSelf / AppearanceMovie2007
The Lost RoomThe Lost RoomSuzie KangTV Series2006
Phone SexPhone SexCallerMovie2006
My Name is Jackie BeatMy Name is Jackie BeatSelf / AppearanceMovie2006
30 Rock30 RockKim Jong-IlTV Series2006
30 Rock30 RockKim Jong-UnTV Series2006
'Til Death'Til DeathNicoleTV Series2006
Falling for GraceFalling for GraceJanieMovie2006
Margaret Cho: AssassinMargaret Cho: AssassinHerselfMovie2005
Margaret Cho: AssassinMargaret Cho: AssassinWriterMovie2005
Ghost WhispererGhost WhispererProfessor Avery GrantTV Series2005
Bam Bam and CelesteBam Bam and CelesteCeleste / MommyMovie2005
Bam Bam and CelesteBam Bam and CelesteWriterMovie2005
Bam Bam and CelesteBam Bam and CelesteProducerMovie2005
Dancing with the StarsDancing with the StarsSelf - ContestantTV Series2005
Hell's KitchenHell's KitchenSelf - Restaurant PatronTV Series2005
WisecrackSelf / AppearanceTV Series2005
Nobody Knows Anything!Nobody Knows Anything!Rental Car AgentMovie2004
Margaret Cho: CHO RevolutionMargaret Cho: CHO RevolutionHerselfMovie2004
Margaret Cho: CHO RevolutionMargaret Cho: CHO RevolutionWriterMovie2004
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!SelfMovie2003
Real Time with Bill MaherReal Time with Bill MaherSelfTV Series2003
Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O.Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O.HerselfMovie2002
Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O.Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O.WriterMovie2002
Miss AmericaMiss AmericaSelfMovie2002
Grocery StoreStore Clerk(voice)Movie2002
Grocery StoreDirectorMovie2002
Grocery StoreWriterMovie2002
Grocery StoreExecutive ProducerMovie2002
Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I WantMargaret Cho: I'm the One That I WantHerselfMovie2000
Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I WantMargaret Cho: I'm the One That I WantWriterMovie2000
Funny Is MoneyFunny Is MoneySelfMovie1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitEvelyn LeeTV Series1999
$pent$pentTravel AgentMovie1999
Family GuyFamily GuyHee-Sun (voice)TV Series1999
Can't Stop DancingCan't Stop DancingJoJoMovie1999
Get Bruce!Get Bruce!SelfMovie1999
The TavernThe TavernCarolMovie1999
GayVN AwardsGayVN AwardsSelf - HostTV Series1998
The Rugrats MovieThe Rugrats MovieLt. Klavin (voice)Movie1998
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew CareyThe N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew CareySelfMovie1998
The Thin Pink LineThe Thin Pink LineAsia Blue / TerryMovie1998
Hollywood SquaresHollywood SquaresSelf - PanelistTV Series1998
Ground ControlGround ControlAmandaMovie1998
Sex and the CitySex and the CityLynneTV Series1998
SweetheartsSweetheartsNoreenMovie1997
The ViewThe ViewSelfTV Series1997
The ViewThe ViewSelf - GuestTV Series1997
Fakin' Da FunkFakin' Da FunkMay-LingMovie1997
Pink as the Day She Was BornDonnaMovie1997
Face/OffFace/OffWandaMovie1997
Never Mind the BuzzcocksNever Mind the BuzzcocksSelfTV Series1996
Pulp ComicsPulp ComicsherselfTV Series1996
It's My PartyIt's My PartyCharlene LeeMovie1996
C Bear and JamalC Bear and JamalSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
Mr. Show with Bob and DavidMr. Show with Bob and DavidMargaret ChoTV Series1995
The Doom GenerationThe Doom GenerationClerk's WifeMovie1995
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistDr. Katz, Professional TherapistMargaret (voice)TV Series1995
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistDr. Katz, Professional TherapistAdditional WritingTV Series1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildUhmuhni (voice)TV Series1995
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every ChildHul Muh Ni (voice)TV Series1995
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas ParadeWalt Disney World Very Merry Christmas ParadeSelfMovie1994
All-American GirlAll-American GirlMargaret KimTV Series1994
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 WomenAttack of the 5 Ft. 2 WomenConnie TongMovie1994
Margaret Cho: HBO Comedy Half-HourMargaret Cho: HBO Comedy Half-HourSelf / AppearanceMovie1994
HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Margaret ChoHBO Comedy Half-Hour: Margaret ChoSelf / AppearanceMovie1994
DuckmanDuckmanMai Lin (voice)TV Series1994
AngieAngieAdmissions Nurse #2Movie1994
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasSelfTV Series1994
The CriticThe Critic(voice)TV Series1994
The NannyThe NannyCarynTV Series1993
Late Show with David LettermanLate Show with David LettermanSelf - GuestTV Series1993
The Golden PalaceThe Golden PalaceFongTV Series1992
Red Shoe DiariesRed Shoe DiariesPhone Sex WorkerTV Series1992
1/2 Hour Comedy Hour1/2 Hour Comedy HourselfTV Series1989
American MastersAmerican MastersSelfTV Series1986
Entertainment TonightEntertainment TonightSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
Untitled Mitch Hedberg DocumentarySelfMovie—
Cheap AFSelf / AppearanceMovie—
Ron ForeverRon ForeverGloriaMovie—
Better LifeBetter LifeSelf / AppearanceMovie—
CrohnieSelf / AppearanceMovie—
Ron ForeverRon ForeverExecutive ProducerMovie—