Jo Koy Biography: Children, Age, Height, Parents, Net Worth, Instagram, Wikipedia, Movies

Jo Koy is an American stand-up comedian and actor of Filipino descent. He is known for his hilarious jokes. He has starred in several comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix, such as Comin’ In Hot and His Elements.

He is also the creator and star of the upcoming major motion picture Easter Sunday, which celebrates Filipino-American culture and comedy.

Profile

• Full name: Joseph Glenn Herbert
• Nickname: Jo Koy
• Date of birth: June 2, 1971
• Age: 52 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Stand-up comedian and actor
• Height: 6 feet 4 inches
• Parents: Jack Herbert (father) and Josie Harrison (mother)
• Siblings: Robert Herbert, Rowena Hazel Cook, and Gemma Herbert Simmons
• Spouse: Angie King (divorced in 2013)
• Children: Joseph Herbert Jr.
• Relationship status: Single
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life & Education

Joseph Glenn Herbert, popularly known as Jo Koy, is 52 years old as of 2023. He was born on June 2, 1971, in Tacoma, Washington, U.S.

His father was a white American who served in the United States Air Force and met his mother, a Filipina, in the Philippines. His parents divorced when he was 13, and his mother raised him and his three siblings independently.

He grew up in Spanaway and Tacoma, where he attended Spanaway Lake High School and Foss High School. He moved to Las Vegas with his family after graduating from high school to be near his grandmother, who was ill.

He enrolled in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, but dropped out to pursue stand-up comedy. His stage name, Jo Koy, comes from a nickname his family gave him, which means “my Jo” in Tagalog.

Personal Life

Jo Koy has a son, Joseph Herbert Jr., born on April 21, 2003, from his previous relationship with Angie King, a Filipino-American singer.

He and King married for a few years but divorced in 2013. They remain close friends and co-parents to their son, who lives with Jo Koy in Los Angeles. Jo Koy is proud of his Filipino heritage and often incorporates it into his comedy.

He also supports various charities and causes, such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Lupus Foundation of America, and the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project.

In 2021, he confirmed his relationship with actress, singer, and former model Tia Carrere, but they broke up in 2022.

Career

Jo Koy started his stand-up career in 1994 at a comedy club in Las Vegas. He then moved from open mic night to a regular spot on the show Catch a Rising Star at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.

He rented the Huntridge Theater and sold tickets to his comedy shows door to door.

He was spotted by a talent coordinator from Los Angeles and landed his first television appearance on BET’s ComicView.

He appeared in two seasons of ComicView and went on to star in other TV stand-up specials, such as Jamie Foxx Presents Laffapalooza!

He also won the Showtime at the Apollo, performed for the troops in the USO Tour, and appeared on various VH1, Tru TV, and E! shows.

He received a second invite to the Montreal comedy festival Just For Laughs, where he won the prestigious Gemini Award for his performance.

Jo Koy became a frequent panelist on E! ’s late-night show Chelsea Lately, where he appeared on over 140 episodes.

He also had four highly rated and successful comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix: Don’t Make Him Angry, Lights Out, Comin’ In Hot, and His Elements.

In 2017, he broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu, with 11 sold-out shows and over 23,000 tickets sold. The mayor’s office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24 as “Jo Koy Day” in his honor.

He continued to break records and sell out shows in various venues worldwide, such as The Warfield in San Francisco, Club Regent Event Centre in Winnipeg, San Diego Civic Theatre, and Brea Improv.

He was named the “Stand-Up Comedian of the Year” at Montreal’s 2018 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival.

In 2019, Jo Koy reached #1 on the Billboard Charts for his stand-up comedy album, Live From Seattle. He also launched his weekly podcast, The Koy Pond with Jo Koy, where he invites friends and fellow comedians to share their insights on life.

He is touring the world with his Just Kidding World Tour, featuring all new material. He is also the creator and star of the upcoming major motion picture Easter Sunday, produced by Amblin Partners and Dan Lin’s Rideback.

The film is based on Jo Koy’s life experiences and showcases Filipino-American culture and comedy. It also features an all-star cast of Asian and Asian-American actors, such as Tia Carrere, Brandon Wardell, Jimmy O. Yang, and Eugene Cordero.

Net Worth

Jo Koy has a net worth of $5 million.

He earns income from stand-up comedy shows, TV and film appearances, comedy specials, podcasts, and merchandise.

Controversy

Jo Koy stirred some controversy in Cebu City, Philippines, in 2020 when he posted a video of how police escorted him to his event.

The video showed two motorcycle-riding policemen clearing a path for Jo Koy’s vehicle in the middle of the busy Marcelo Fernan Bridge.

Some netizens criticized the comedian for using his privilege and influence to get special treatment, while others defended him and praised the police for their service.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @jokoy
• Twitter handle: @Jokoy
• YouTube channel: Jo Koy

Filmography

• ComicView
• Jamie Foxx Presents Laffapalooza!
• Chelsea Lately
• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
• Jimmy Kimmel Live!
• The Late Late Show with James Corden
• Jo Koy: Don’t Make Him Angry
• Jo Koy: Lights Out
• Jo Koy: Live from Seattle
• Jo Koy: Comin’ In Hot
• Jo Koy: In His Elements
• Easter Sunday

Books

• Jo Koy has written one book, which is:
• Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo