Biografía y filmografía

Margaret Cho

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.

Fotos

Películas (128)

Quiero Tu Sexo

Quiero Tu Sexo

2026 · Detective Zola

The King of Black Goo

The King of Black Goo

2026 · Opulence Montenegro

By the Roots

By the Roots

2026 · Janine Sorrel

Run Amok

Run Amok

2026 · Principal Linda

All That We Love

All That We Love

2025 · Emma

Queens of the Dead

Queens of the Dead

2025 · Pops

TURA!

TURA!

2025 · Narrator (voice), Executive Producer

Every Time You Lose Your Mind: A Film About Failure

Every Time You Lose Your Mind: A Film About Failure

2025 · Self

It's Dorothy!

It's Dorothy!

2025 · Self

Cora Bora

Cora Bora

2024 · Electra

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

2024 · Self

The Listener

The Listener

2024 · Corinne (voice)

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala

Dolly Parton's Pet Gala

2024

No One Asked You

No One Asked You

2023 · Self

A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary

A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary

2023 · Self

Maxine

Maxine

2023 · Maxine

Gianna

Gianna

2023 · Kimberly

Pacto de graduación

Pacto de graduación

2023 · Ms. Chen

Sex with Sue

Sex with Sue

2022 · Self

Queer Riot

Queer Riot

2022

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival

2022 · Self

Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live

Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live

2022 · Self

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

2022

Fire Island: Orgullo y Seducción

Fire Island: Orgullo y Seducción

2022 · Erin

Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

2022 · Self

Sex Appeal

Sex Appeal

2022 · Ma Deb

I, Challenger

I, Challenger

2022 · June

Bury Me

Bury Me

2022 · June

Tara, Messenger of Death

Tara, Messenger of Death

2021 · Ms. Corrigan

The Sixth Reel

The Sixth Reel

2021 · Doris

Tig Notaro: Drawn

Tig Notaro: Drawn

2021 · Self

Amor de cuento

Amor de cuento

2021 · Margot

Koreatown Ghost Story

Koreatown Ghost Story

2021 · Mrs. Moon, Producer

The Alaska Thunderfuck Extra Special Comedy Special

The Alaska Thunderfuck Extra Special Comedy Special

2021 · Self

Hysterical

Hysterical

2021 · Self

Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving

2020 · Fairy Gay Mother #2

Más allá de la Luna

Más allá de la Luna

2020 · Auntie Ling / Gretch (voice)

Faith Based

Faith Based

2020 · Jane

Mae West, una rubia peligrosa

Mae West, una rubia peligrosa

2020 · Self

Feeding America Comedy Festival

Feeding America Comedy Festival

2020 · Self

The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU

The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU

2020 · Self

Undateable John

Undateable John

2019 · Hilda

Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend

Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend

2019 · Margaret Cho

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

2019 · Self

Fiesta de Halloween del 25º aniversario de El retorno de las brujas

Fiesta de Halloween del 25º aniversario de El retorno de las brujas

2018 · Self

The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom

The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom

2018 · Self

Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia

Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia

2018 · Self

This Is Bob Hope...

This Is Bob Hope...

2017 · Self

Bright

Bright

2017 · Sergeant Ching

Katy Perry:  Will You Be My Witness?

Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?

2017 · Self

Sharknado 5: Aletamiento global

Sharknado 5: Aletamiento global

2017 · Simone

Alaska Is a Drag

Alaska Is a Drag

2017 · Jan

Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story

Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story

2017 · Self

Curtain Down

Curtain Down

2017 · The Mentor

The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin

2017 · Self

The girls I know... get their hands dirty.

The girls I know... get their hands dirty.

2016 · Mom (voice)

Hurricane Bianca

Hurricane Bianca

2016 · Wig Shop Owner

Ellie Kemper: Unbreakable Comedy Gala

Ellie Kemper: Unbreakable Comedy Gala

2016

Margaret Cho: PsyCHO

Margaret Cho: PsyCHO

2015 · Self, Writer

Call Me Lucky

Call Me Lucky

2015 · Self

Do I Sound Gay?

Do I Sound Gay?

2015 · Self

Venganza Movie

Venganza Movie

2015 · Brown Finger

Adventures in Comedy

Adventures in Comedy

2015

Senior Project

Senior Project

2015 · Ms. Ghetty

#BeRobin the Movie

#BeRobin the Movie

2015

Lennon or McCartney

Lennon or McCartney

2014 · Self

Wedding Palace

Wedding Palace

2013 · The Shaman

Amelia's 25th

Amelia's 25th

2013 · Babs

In Transition

In Transition

2013 · Tawny Kim, Executive Producer

Ian Harvie: Superhero

Ian Harvie: Superhero

2013 · Executive Producer

See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould

See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould

2012 · Self

Exotic World and the Burlesque Revival

Exotic World and the Burlesque Revival

2012 · (voice)

The Immigrant

The Immigrant

2012 · Margaret

It Gets Better

It Gets Better

2012 · Self

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop

2011 · Self

Margaret Cho: Cho Dependent

Margaret Cho: Cho Dependent

2011 · Self, Executive Producer, Writer

Sexing the Transman

Sexing the Transman

2011 · Self

Miss Representation

Miss Representation

2011 · Self

Gaze

Gaze

2010 · Self (archive footage)

I Am Comic

I Am Comic

2010 · Self

Margaret Cho: Beautiful

Margaret Cho: Beautiful

2009 · Self, Writer

How Bruce Lee Changed the World

How Bruce Lee Changed the World

2009 · Self

Annul Victory

Annul Victory

2009 · Self

The Snake

The Snake

2009 · The Expert

17 Otra Vez

17 Otra Vez

2009 · Mrs. Dell

Prop 8: The Musical

Prop 8: The Musical

2008 · California Gays and The People That Love Them

Una Llamada Perdida

Una Llamada Perdida

2008 · Mickey Lee

Underbelly

Underbelly

2008

Girltrash!

Girltrash!

2007 · Min Suk

Dresden Dolls: Live at the Roundhouse London

Dresden Dolls: Live at the Roundhouse London

2007

Phone Sex

Phone Sex

2006 · Caller

My Name is Jackie Beat

My Name is Jackie Beat

2006

Falling for Grace

Falling for Grace

2006 · Janie

Margaret Cho: Assassin

Margaret Cho: Assassin

2005 · Herself, Writer

Bam Bam and Celeste

Bam Bam and Celeste

2005 · Celeste / Mommy, Writer, Producer

Nobody Knows Anything!

Nobody Knows Anything!

2004 · Rental Car Agent

Margaret Cho: CHO Revolution

Margaret Cho: CHO Revolution

2004 · Herself, Writer

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet!!

Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet!!

2003 · Self

Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O.

Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O.

2002 · Herself, Writer

Miss America

Miss America

2002 · Self

Grocery Store

Grocery Store

2002 · Store Clerk(voice), Writer, Executive Producer, Director

Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want

Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want

2000 · Herself, Writer

Funny Is Money

Funny Is Money

1999 · Self

$pent

$pent

1999 · Travel Agent

Can't Stop Dancing

Can't Stop Dancing

1999 · JoJo

Get Bruce!

Get Bruce!

1999 · Self

The Tavern

The Tavern

1999 · Carol

The Rugrats Movie

The Rugrats Movie

1998 · Lt. Klavin (voice)

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey

1998 · Self

The Thin Pink Line

The Thin Pink Line

1998 · Asia Blue / Terry

Ground Control

Ground Control

1998 · Amanda

Sweethearts

Sweethearts

1997 · Noreen

Fakin' Da Funk

Fakin' Da Funk

1997 · May-Ling

Pink as the Day She Was Born

Pink as the Day She Was Born

1997 · Donna

Face/Off

Face/Off

1997 · Wanda

It's My Party

It's My Party

1996 · Charlene Lee

The Doom Generation

The Doom Generation

1995 · Clerk's Wife

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade

1994 · Self

Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women

Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women

1994 · Connie Tong

Margaret Cho: HBO Comedy Half-Hour

Margaret Cho: HBO Comedy Half-Hour

1994

HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Margaret Cho

HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Margaret Cho

1994

Angie

Angie

1994 · Admissions Nurse #2

Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary

Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary

· Self

Cheap AF

Cheap AF

Ron Forever

Ron Forever

· Gloria, Executive Producer

Better Life

Better Life

Crohnie

Crohnie

The Decline of F*cking Western Civilization

The Decline of F*cking Western Civilization

Series (111)

Celebrity Weakest Link

Celebrity Weakest Link

2025 · Self - Contestant

Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

2025 · Self

Squid Game: The Official Podcast

Squid Game: The Official Podcast

2024 · Self - Guest

Doctor Odyssey

Doctor Odyssey

2024 · Judy Riva

Zombies: La Serie Re-Animada

Zombies: La Serie Re-Animada

2024 · Ashley (voice)

Hombre Cometa: ¡Oh, sí!

Hombre Cometa: ¡Oh, sí!

2024 · Rebecca Chen (voice)

After Midnight

After Midnight

2024 · Self

Percy Jackson y los dioses del Olimpo

Percy Jackson y los dioses del Olimpo

2023 · Wasp

Sapo y Sepo

Sapo y Sepo

2023 · Turtle (voice)

La loca historia del mundo - Parte 2

La loca historia del mundo - Parte 2

2023 · Sophia

No estoy muerta todavía

No estoy muerta todavía

2023 · Miss Cassandra

Will Trent: Agente especial

Will Trent: Agente especial

2023 · Therapist, Dr. Roach

The Wheel

The Wheel

2022 · Self - Expert

Celebrity Jeopardy!

Celebrity Jeopardy!

2022 · Self - Contestant

Dr. Jackie

Dr. Jackie

2022 · Margaret Cho

Sherri

Sherri

2022 · Self - Guest

Last Meals

Last Meals

2021 · Self

Doogie Kamealoha

Doogie Kamealoha

2021 · Frankie

The Celebrity Dating Game

The Celebrity Dating Game

2021 · Self

Pride

Pride

2021 · Self

What's My Game?

What's My Game?

2021 · Self - Contestant

Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump

Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump

2021 · Self

Call Me Kat

Call Me Kat

2021 · Val Park

The Great North

The Great North

2021 · Jan (voice)

The Flight Attendant

The Flight Attendant

2020 · Utada

I Can See Your Voice

I Can See Your Voice

2020

Tournament of Laughs

Tournament of Laughs

2020 · Self

House Hunters Comedians On Couches: Unfiltered

House Hunters Comedians On Couches: Unfiltered

2020 · Self - Guest Star

Visibilidad: LGTBI en la televisión

Visibilidad: LGTBI en la televisión

2020 · Self - Narrator (voice)

Awkwafina es Nora de Queens

Awkwafina es Nora de Queens

2020 · Mistress Jupiter

El sexo, en pocas palabras

El sexo, en pocas palabras

2020 · Self

A Little Late with Lilly Singh

A Little Late with Lilly Singh

2019 · Self

El programa de Kelly Clarkson

El programa de Kelly Clarkson

2019 · Self - Guest

Lights Out with David Spade

Lights Out with David Spade

2019 · Self - Panelist

Obreros Milagrosos

Obreros Milagrosos

2019 · God's Mom

Good Trouble

Good Trouble

2019 · Margaret Cho

Mask Singer: Adivina quién canta (Estados Unidos)

Mask Singer: Adivina quién canta (Estados Unidos)

2019 · Poodle (archive footage), Self

25 Words or Less

25 Words or Less

2018 · Self

Unapologetic with Aisha Tyler

Unapologetic with Aisha Tyler

2018 · Self

This Close

This Close

2018 · Zagat

The Bold Type - Final de Temporada

The Bold Type - Final de Temporada

2017 · Margaret Cho

Truth & Iliza

Truth & Iliza

2017 · Self

Bill Nye salva al mundo

Bill Nye salva al mundo

2017 · Pistachio (voice), Self

Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party

2016 · Self

Swedish Dicks

Swedish Dicks

2016 · Agent Poll

Original Sin: Sex

Original Sin: Sex

2016 · Self

Party Legends

Party Legends

2016

The $100,000 Pyramid

The $100,000 Pyramid

2016 · Self

To Tell the Truth

To Tell the Truth

2016 · Self - Panelist

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

2016 · Self

Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry

Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry

2016 · Self - Guest

El show de Peabody y Sherman

El show de Peabody y Sherman

2015 · Mulan (voice)

Dr. Ken

Dr. Ken

2015 · Dr. Wendi

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015 · Self

World's Funniest Fails

World's Funniest Fails

2015 · Self - Panelist

Megaciudades

Megaciudades

2015

Celebrity Name Game

Celebrity Name Game

2014 · Self

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014 · Self

Derrota a Bobby Flay

Derrota a Bobby Flay

2013 · Self

Norm Macdonald Live

Norm Macdonald Live

2013 · Self

The Last Leg

The Last Leg

2013 · Self

Gotham Comedy Live

Gotham Comedy Live

2012 · Self - Host

The Burn with Jeff Ross

The Burn with Jeff Ross

2012 · Self

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

2012 · Self

Finding Your Roots

Finding Your Roots

2012 · Self

SNL Korea

SNL Korea

2011 · Self

Bubble Guppies

Bubble Guppies

2011 · The Kraken (voice)

The Fran Drescher Show

The Fran Drescher Show

2010

Pound Puppies

Pound Puppies

2010 · Mrs. Wattana (voice)

The Green Room with Paul Provenza

The Green Room with Paul Provenza

2010 · Self

América, la historia de nosotros

América, la historia de nosotros

2010 · Self

Celebrity Ghost Stories

Celebrity Ghost Stories

2009 · Self

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009 · Self - Guest

Una Diva en otro cuerpo

Una Diva en otro cuerpo

2009 · Teri Lee

RuPaul: Carrera de drags

RuPaul: Carrera de drags

2009 · Self - Special Guest, Self - Guest Judge

The Cho Show

The Cho Show

2008 · Producer

Celebrity Family Feud

Celebrity Family Feud

2008 · Self

Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World

Rick & Steve: The Happiest Gay Couple in All the World

2007 · Condie Ling / Jessica (voice), Condie Ling (voice), Condie Ling / Kathy Griffin (voice)

Girltrash!

Girltrash!

2007 · Min Suk

Habitación perdida

Habitación perdida

2006 · Suzie Kang

Rockefeller Plaza

Rockefeller Plaza

2006 · Kim Jong-Il, Kim Jong-Un

Hasta que la muerte nos separe

Hasta que la muerte nos separe

2006 · Nicole

Almas perdidas

Almas perdidas

2005 · Professor Avery Grant

Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars

2005 · Self - Contestant

Pesadilla en la cocina (EE. UU.)

Pesadilla en la cocina (EE. UU.)

2005 · Self - Restaurant Patron

Wisecrack

Wisecrack

2005

Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003 · Self

Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy

Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy

2002 · Self

La Ley y el Orden: Unidad de Víctimas Especiales

La Ley y el Orden: Unidad de Víctimas Especiales

1999 · Evelyn Lee

Padre de Familia

Padre de Familia

1999 · Hee-Sun (voice)

GayVN Awards

GayVN Awards

1998 · Self - Host

Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

1998 · Self - Panelist

Sex and the City

Sex and the City

1998 · Lynne

The View

The View

1997 · Self, Self - Guest

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

1996 · Self

Pulp Comics

Pulp Comics

1996 · herself

C Bear and Jamal

C Bear and Jamal

1996

Mr. Show with Bob and David

Mr. Show with Bob and David

1995 · Margaret Cho

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

1995 · Margaret (voice), Additional Writing

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

1995 · Uhmuhni (voice), Hul Muh Ni (voice)

All-American Girl

All-American Girl

1994 · Margaret Kim

Duckman

Duckman

1994 · Mai Lin (voice)

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

1994 · Self

The Critic

The Critic

1994 · (voice)

The Nanny

The Nanny

1993 · Caryn

Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman

1993 · Self - Guest

The Golden Palace

The Golden Palace

1992 · Fong

Red Shoe Diaries

Red Shoe Diaries

1992 · Phone Sex Worker

1/2 Hour Comedy Hour

1/2 Hour Comedy Hour

1989 · self

American Masters

American Masters

1986 · Self

Entertainment Tonight

Entertainment Tonight

1981