John Cho Biography

John Cho born Cho Yo-Han is an American actor known for his roles as Harold Lee in the Harold & Kumar films, and Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek reboot film series.

Early in his career, Cho also starred in the Asian American–centered films Better Luck Tomorrow (2002), Shopping for Fangs (1997), and Yellow (1998). In 2017, he received critical acclaim for his performance in the hit indie film Columbus. In 2018, he starred in the thriller film Searching, making him the first Asian American actor in history to headline a mainstream thriller film in Hollywood. He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his performance in Searching.

John Cho Age

John is 49 years old as of 2021. He was born on 16 June 1972, in Seoul, South Korea. She celebrates his birthday every 16 of June every year.

John Cho Height and Weight

Cho stands at an average height of 1.78 meters tall and weighs 74 kilograms. He has black hair and brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.

John Cho Education

Cho graduated from Herbert Hoover High School, in Glendale, California, in 1990. Cho attended the University of California, Berkeley. In 1994, he toured nationally for a stage production of Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior by the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. He graduated in 1996 with a BA degree in English.

John Cho Family, Parents, and Siblings

John was born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Los Angeles, where his family settled after living in Houston, Seattle, Daly City, California, and Monterey Park, California. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Cho’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

John Cho Wife and Children

Cho is married to actress Kerri Higuchi in 2006. They met at UC Berkeley and later dated when they came to Los Angeles. They have a son, born in 2008, and a daughter, born in 2013. He is close to his father, a former preacher, and would like to play a role in the story of his father’s generation, growing up in North Korea through the Korean War.

John Cho Salary

Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

John Cho Net Worth

John has an estimated net worth of $25 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor. Through his various sources of income, Cho has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

John Cho Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about John.

John Cho Wiki

• Full Names: Cho Yo-Han
• Popular As: John Cho
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Koren
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

John Cho Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 49 years old as of 2021
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Date of Birth: 16 June 1972
• Place of Birth: Seoul, South
• Birthday: June 16

John Cho Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 1.78 m
• Weight: 70 kg
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Biceps Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Chest Size:  Not Available

John Cho Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Dating /Wife: Kerri Higuchi 
• Children: Kage Cho

John Cho Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $25 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Actor

John Cho Career

After graduation, Cho taught English at Pacific Hills School in West Hollywood, California, while acting at East West Players in downtown Los Angeles. There, he appeared in Edward Sakamoto’s The Taste of Kona Coffee in 1996 and in Euijoon Kim’s movie My Tired Broke Ass Pontificating Slapstick Funk in 2000.

Cho gained attention with a small role as “MILF Guy #2” in the 1999 comedy American Pie, in which he popularized the slang term MILF. Cho reprised the role in three sequels: American Pie 2, American Wedding, and the latest installment American Reunion in which he has a much larger role. His character initially had no name but he was given the name “John” in the third film, named after Cho himself.

Cho guest-starred on Charmed as a ghost in 1998 and was one of the stars of the short-lived situation comedy Off Centre from 2001 to 2002. He was a costar on the Fox sitcom Kitchen Confidential based on Anthony Bourdain’s best-selling book. He had supporting roles in the sci-fi comedy Evolution directed by Ivan Reitman, Down to Earth starring Chris Rock, and Bowfinger with Steve Martin.

In 2002, Cho had a starring role in the ensemble cast of Justin Lin’s Better Luck Tomorrow, a drama focusing on the travails of a group of Asian Americans living in Southern California who are academically successful but socially discontented, and as a result, engages in wantonly violent, criminal behavior. It was well-received by critics, with Elvis Mitchell of the New York Times describing Cho’s character’s “lazy magnetism of which he is charmingly aware”. Later that year, the movie Big Fat Liar was released, in which Cho played a Hong Kong-based movie director. He refused to do the accent scripted for his character. The director worked with him to re-develop the role.

Cho had a successful starring role as Harold Lee in 2004’s Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle and reprised the role in 2008’s Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay which earned $38 million at the theaters, and again in 2011’s A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas which made $35 million. Cho’s role in the popular franchise was written specifically for him by Hayden Schlossberg, and Cho has recounted that when Schlossberg first approached him with the role, he was initially suspicious.

Cho appeared in the July 2004 issue of KoreAm Journal and in September 2006 was cast in NBC’s new comedy The Singles Table, but the series never aired due to changes in scheduling and production. In 2006 and again in 2009, Cho was selected as one of the sexiest men alive in People magazine.

In 2007, Cho was added to the cast of Ugly Betty as a recurring character. Cho plays Kenny, a best friend of accountant Henry Grubstick (played by Christopher Gorham). Cho played helmsman Hikaru Sulu in J. J. Abrams’s feature film Star Trek. Manohla Dargis of The New York Times praised him, along with Anton Yelchin, Chris Pine, and Zachary Quinto, for making their roles “ultimately and rather wonderfully their own”.

Cho appeared in Nas’s “Be a Nigger Too” music video along with various celebrities and had a guest appearance on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother, in the episode “I’m Not That Guy” where he played a partner in an evil law firm. Of the latter, Staci Krause of IGN wrote that Cho was “the scene-stealer in this episode” and that she would “definitely like to see more of him” in the series.

From 2009 to 2010, Cho starred in the television series FlashForward as FBI Special Agent Demetri Noh. His character was originally slated to be killed off during what turned out to be the show’s only season, but after his turn as Sulu in Star Trek boosted his popularity, the producers revised the show’s storyline so that he survived, in an attempt to boost declining ratings.

Cho starred as Henry Higgs in the short-lived sitcom Selfie, a retooling of the play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, becoming the first Asian American to play a romantic lead on a U.S. television series.

In 2018, Cho starred in the film Searching, playing a man combing social media for clues to his daughter’s disappearance. He was the first Asian-American actor to headline a mainstream thriller in Hollywood. Also in 2018, he was presented with the Spotlight Award at the San Diego International Film Festival.

In April 2019, Variety reported that Cho had been cast as Spike Spiegel in a live-action version of the Cowboy Bebop series. However, production shut down when Cho suffered a knee injury in October and remained shut down until late September 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cowboy Bebop premiered on Netflix on November 19, 2021.

Musical career

Cho is the lead singer for Viva La Union (formerly known as Left of Zed), a Los Angeles garage rock band composed of former Berkeley and USC students. They have one album, self-titled, while their song “Chinese Baby” is featured on the Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay soundtrack.

Frequently Asked Questions About John Cho

Who is John?

Cho Yo-Han is an American actor known for his roles as Harold Lee in the Harold & Kumar films, and Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek reboot film series.

How old is John?

John is 49 years old as of 2021. He was born on 16 June 1972, in Seoul, South Korea. She celebrates his birthday every 16 of June every year.

How tall is John?

Cho stands at an average height of 1.78 meters tall and weighs 74 kilograms. He has black hair and brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.

Is John married?

Cho is married to actress Kerri Higuchi in 2006. They met at UC Berkeley and later dated when they came to Los Angeles. They have a son, born in 2008, and a daughter, born in 2013. He is close to his father, a former preacher, and would like to play a role in the story of his father’s generation, growing up in North Korea through the Korean War.

How much is John worth?

John has an estimated net worth of $25 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor. Through his various sources of income, Cho has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

How much does John make?

Details pertaining to his annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Where does John live?

Because of security reasons, John has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is John dead or alive?

John is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is John Now?

To get his latest updates, visit his official social media accounts listed below.

John Cho Contacts

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• Tiktok
• Website

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