Henry Cho
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Born Name:
Henry Cho
Born Date: December 30, 1962
Born Place: Knoxville, Tennessee
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Occupations: Comedian, actor
Brief Biography: Henry Cho is a Korean-American stand-up comedian and actor known for his clean, family-friendly comedy that blends Southern charm with his heritage. Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Cho is a veteran of the comedy scene who has made appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late, Late Show, and has been a regular performer on the Grand Ole Opry.
Key Facts & Background:
Style: Known as "Mr. Clean," his comedy focuses on family, his life as a Korean-American in the South, and observational humor, often avoiding profanity and offensive language.
Career Start: Entered stand-up in 1986 and moved to Los Angeles in 1989.
Career Highlights:
Grand Ole Opry: On February 11, 2023, Henry Cho was inducted as the 229th member of the Grand Ole Opry, making him the first comedian to be inducted since 1973 and the first Asian-American to receive this honor.
Television & Special: He hosted NBC's Friday Night Videos for two years and had his own one-hour Comedy Central Special, Henry Cho: What's That Clickin' Noise?.
Film Roles: Appeared in McHale's Navy (1997), Say It Isn't So (2001), Material Girls (2006), and the faith-based film The Farmer and the Belle: Saving Santaland (2020).
Tours: Toured with Vince Gill and Amy Grant on their annual Christmas tour.
Other Pursuits:
Cho continues to farm Angus cattle on his property in Gallatin, Tennessee. He is active on social media and continues to tour.
Why He Stands Out:
Cho often jokes about being a "Korean-American with a Southern accent". His ability to appeal to diverse audiences while maintaining a clean, family-oriented act has made him a unique staple in both the comedy and country music circuits.
Born Date: December 30, 1962
Born Place: Knoxville, Tennessee
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Comedian, actor
Brief Biography: Henry Cho is a Korean-American stand-up comedian and actor known for his clean, family-friendly comedy that blends Southern charm with his heritage. Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Cho is a veteran of the comedy scene who has made appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late, Late Show, and has been a regular performer on the Grand Ole Opry.
Key Facts & Background:
Style: Known as "Mr. Clean," his comedy focuses on family, his life as a Korean-American in the South, and observational humor, often avoiding profanity and offensive language.
Career Start: Entered stand-up in 1986 and moved to Los Angeles in 1989.
Career Highlights:
Grand Ole Opry: On February 11, 2023, Henry Cho was inducted as the 229th member of the Grand Ole Opry, making him the first comedian to be inducted since 1973 and the first Asian-American to receive this honor.
Television & Special: He hosted NBC's Friday Night Videos for two years and had his own one-hour Comedy Central Special, Henry Cho: What's That Clickin' Noise?.
Film Roles: Appeared in McHale's Navy (1997), Say It Isn't So (2001), Material Girls (2006), and the faith-based film The Farmer and the Belle: Saving Santaland (2020).
Tours: Toured with Vince Gill and Amy Grant on their annual Christmas tour.
Other Pursuits:
Cho continues to farm Angus cattle on his property in Gallatin, Tennessee. He is active on social media and continues to tour.
Why He Stands Out:
Cho often jokes about being a "Korean-American with a Southern accent". His ability to appeal to diverse audiences while maintaining a clean, family-oriented act has made him a unique staple in both the comedy and country music circuits.