Margaret Cho
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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.
Known for
Credits
Face/Off (1997)
as Wanda
17 Again (2009)
as Mrs. Dell
The Rugrats Movie (1998)
as Lt. Klavin (voice)
I Want Your Sex (2026)
as Detective Zola
Bright (2017)
as Sergeant Ching
Sex Appeal (2022)
as Ma Deb
Over the Moon (2020)
as Auntie Ling / Gretch (voice)
One Missed Call (2008)
as Mickey Lee
The Doom Generation (1995)
as Clerk's Wife
Prom Pact (2023)
as Ms. Chen
Queens of the Dead (2025)
as Pops
Fire Island (2022)
as Erin
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017)
as Simone
Get Bruce! (1999)
as Self
Good on Paper (2021)
as Margot
Run Amok (2026)
as Principal Linda
I Am Comic (2010)
as Self
Friendsgiving (2020)
as Fairy Gay Mother #2
Call Me Lucky (2015)
as Self
Hurricane Bianca (2016)
as Wig Shop Owner
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (2024)
as Self
Cora Bora (2024)
as Electra
Angie (1994)
as Admissions Nurse #2
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop (2011)
as Self
Lennon or McCartney (2014)
as Self
It's My Party (1996)
as Charlene Lee
Fakin' Da Funk (1997)
as May-Ling
Ground Control (1998)
as Amanda
Crohnie (—)
Actor
The Listener (2024)
as Corinne (voice)
How Bruce Lee Changed the World (2009)
as Self
Tooken (2015)
as Brown Finger
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash (2018)
as Self
Miss Representation (2011)
as Self
Feeding America Comedy Festival (2020)
as Self
Nobody Knows Anything! (2004)
as Rental Car Agent
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU (2020)
as Self
Prop 8: The Musical (2008)
as California Gays and The People That Love Them
The Thin Pink Line (1998)
as Asia Blue / Terry
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin (2017)
as Self
Gaze (2010)
as Self (archive footage)
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women (1994)
as Connie Tong
Faith Based (2020)
as Jane
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration (2022)
Actor
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival (2022)
as Self
A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary (2023)
as Self
Miss America (2002)
as Self
Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live (2022)
as Self
The King of Black Goo (2026)
as Opulence Montenegro
Amelia's 25th (2013)
as Babs
Better Life (—)
Actor
Can't Stop Dancing (1999)
as JoJo
I, Challenger (2022)
as June
Annul Victory (2009)
as Self
This Is Bob Hope... (2017)
as Self
All That We Love (2025)
as Emma
Girltrash! (2007)
as Min Suk
Ron Forever (—)
as Gloria
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! (2003)
as Self
Bury Me (2022)
as June
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019)
as Self
Phone Sex (2006)
as Caller
Cheap AF (—)
Actor
Do I Sound Gay? (2015)
as Self
Falling for Grace (2006)
as Janie
Hysterical (2021)
as Self
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom (2018)
as Self
The Immigrant (2012)
as Margaret
Mae West: Dirty Blonde (2020)
as Self
Bam Bam and Celeste (2005)
as Celeste / Mommy
Gianna (2023)
as Kimberly
Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story (2017)
as Self
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? (2017)
as Self
Maxine (2023)
as Maxine
By the Roots (2026)
as Janine Sorrel
Ellie Kemper: Unbreakable Comedy Gala (2016)
Actor
Undateable John (2019)
as Hilda
Senior Project (2015)
as Ms. Ghetty
Pink as the Day She Was Born (1997)
as Donna
$pent (1999)
as Travel Agent
Sweethearts (1997)
as Noreen
Wedding Palace (2013)
as The Shaman
Funny Is Money (1999)
as Self
Sex with Sue (2022)
as Self
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage (2022)
as Self
No One Asked You (2023)
as Self
The Sixth Reel (2021)
as Doris
TURA! (2025)
as Narrator (voice)
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala (2024)
Actor
Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary (—)
as Self
It's Dorothy! (2025)
as Self
Tig Notaro: Drawn (2021)
as Self
Every Time You Lose Your Mind: A Film About Failure (2025)
as Self
In Transition (2013)
as Tawny Kim
Alaska Is a Drag (2017)
as Jan
See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould (2012)
as Self
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey (1998)
as Self
Queer Riot (2022)
Actor
Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend (2019)
as Margaret Cho
Exotic World and the Burlesque Revival (2012)
as (voice)
Margaret Cho: PsyCHO (2015)
as Self
Margaret Cho: Beautiful (2009)
as Self
Sexing the Transman (2011)
as Self
The Tavern (1999)
as Carol
My Name is Jackie Beat (2006)
Actor
Koreatown Ghost Story (2021)
as Mrs. Moon
Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want (2000)
as Herself
Margaret Cho: Assassin (2005)
as Herself
Tara, Messenger of Death (2021)
as Ms. Corrigan
The girls I know... get their hands dirty. (2016)
as Mom (voice)
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade (1994)
as Self
Adventures in Comedy (2015)
Actor
Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia (2018)
as Self
#BeRobin the Movie (2015)
Actor
The Alaska Thunderfuck Extra Special Comedy Special (2021)
as Self
Margaret Cho: CHO Revolution (2004)
as Herself
The Snake (2009)
as The Expert
It Gets Better (2012)
as Self
Margaret Cho: HBO Comedy Half-Hour (1994)
Actor
Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O. (2002)
as Herself
Grocery Store (2002)
as Store Clerk(voice)
Curtain Down (2017)
as The Mentor
Dresden Dolls: Live at the Roundhouse London (2007)
Actor
Underbelly (2008)
Actor
HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Margaret Cho (1994)
Actor
Margaret Cho: Cho Dependent (2011)
as Self