John Cho

Date of Birth: June 16, 1972

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Date of Death: (Alive)

Biography

John Cho is a Korean American actor and musician who has gained significant acclaim and recognition for his versatile roles in Hollywood. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Cho moved to the United States with his family when he was six years old. They settled in Los Angeles, California, where he would later attend the University of California, Berkeley, earning a degree in English. Cho first came to prominence for his role as Harold Lee in the “Harold & Kumar” film series, which began with “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” in 2004. He further solidified his status as a leading actor with his portrayal of Hikaru Sulu in the reimagined “Star Trek” film series. Over the years, Cho has earned praise not only for his acting skills but also for breaking stereotypes and paving the way for more Asian American representation in Hollywood.

5 Interesting Facts about John Cho

1. John Cho was the first Asian American actor to headline a mainstream thriller film with his role in “Searching” (2018).

2. He moved from South Korea to the United States at the age of six.

3. Cho was a member of the Asian American theater company, East West Players.

4. He starred in the music video for “New Found Glory’s” single “Hit or Miss.”

5. He has lent his voice to several animated series, including “American Dad!” and “The Simpsons.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Cho

1. “I feel like Asian American men are often overlooked in the media.”

2. “I don’t think we, as a society, understand what it means to be an immigrant.”

3. “Acting is a weird profession, and I have a lot of respect for people who can make it work and make a living from it.”

4. “I think diversity in entertainment is a long-term goal, and you have to be patient.”

5. “What I love about acting is that you are able to communicate different emotions and stories to people, and that can be very powerful.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$25 million

Children

John Cho has two children with his wife, Kerri Higuchi: a son named Kage Cho, born in 2008, and a daughter born in 2013, whose name has not been publicly disclosed.