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