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