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