John Cho
Known for
A Korean-born American actor who has helped broaden Asian-American representation in Hollywood. Born in Seoul, he broke through in the 'Harold & Kumar' comedies before playing helmsman Sulu across the rebooted 'Star Trek' (2009), 'Star Trek Into Darkness' (2013) and 'Star Trek Beyond' (2016), and appearing in 'Total Recall' (2012). He anchored the innovative thriller 'Searching' and voiced a role in 'Wish Dragon' (2021). A versatile, quietly charismatic leading man equally credible in comedy, blockbuster and intimate drama.
John Cho
60 Movies
39 Series
A Korean-born American actor who has helped broaden Asian-American representation in Hollywood. Born in Seoul, he broke through in the 'Harold & Kumar' comedies before playing helmsman Sulu across the rebooted 'Star Trek' (2009), 'Star Trek Into Darkness' (2013) and 'Star Trek Beyond' (2016), and appearing in 'Total Recall' (2012). He anchored the innovative thriller 'Searching' and voiced a role in 'Wish Dragon' (2021). A versatile, quietly charismatic leading man equally credible in comedy, blockbuster and intimate drama.
Movies
Plays Pastor Kwan
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
2026
Plays John
American Pie
1999
Plays Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek
2009
Plays Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek Into Darkness
2013
Plays Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Star Trek Beyond
2016
Plays McClane
Total Recall
2012
Plays Sale House Man #1
American Beauty
1999
Plays John
American Pie 2
2001
Plays David Kim
Searching
2018
Plays Daniel Casey
Identity Thief
2013
Plays John
American Wedding
2003
Plays Long (voice)
Wish Dragon
2021
Plays Student
Evolution
2001
Plays The Leopard
Ghosted
2023
Plays Mikey
Smiley Face
2007
Plays Peter Spencer
The Grudge
2019
Plays Curtis
Afraid
2024
Plays Harold Lee
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
2008
Plays Harold Lee
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
2004
Plays Father (voice)
Over the Moon
2020
Plays Chau
Grandma
2015
Plays Dustin Wong
Big Fat Liar
2002
Plays Hype Man
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
2008
Plays Parking Valet
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
2000
Plays DBA Emissary
Solaris
2002
Plays EJ
Zipper
2015
Plays Phil Quon
Down to Earth
2001
Plays Harold Lee
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
2011
Plays Banker
The Air I Breathe
2007
Plays Aide #3
Wag the Dog
1997
Plays Nightclub Cleaner
Bowfinger
1999
Plays Brian Bender
Get a Job
2016
Plays John Cho
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
2019
Plays Jin
Columbus
2017
Plays Petey
In Good Company
2004
Plays Mr. Hugo
Delivering Milo
2001
Plays Bob
Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas
2006
Plays Mark
Literally, Right Before Aaron
2017
Plays Ittles
American Dreamz
2006
Plays Han
Earth vs. the Spider
2001
Plays Max
Don't Make Me Go
2022
Plays Steve Choe
Better Luck Tomorrow
2003
Plays Roger Whitacre
That Burning Feeling
2014
Plays Fengmo Wu
Pavilion of Women
2001
Plays Mr. Ramirez
A Happening of Monumental Proportions
2017
Plays Detective Edward Ahn
Gemini
2017
Plays Peter
The Oath
2018
Plays Smitty
Saint John of Las Vegas
2010
Producer
Plays John
The Graduates
2024
Plays Jerry Chang
The Tiger Woods Story
1998
TV Shows
Plays Chau Presley
Off Centre
2001
Plays Demetri Noh
FlashForward
2009
Plays Steven
Go On
2012
Plays Henry Higgs
Selfie
2014
Plays Spike Spiegel
Cowboy Bebop
2021
Plays Bandit (voice)
Praise Petey
2023
Plays Andrew Kim
The Exorcist
2016
Plays Ulysses
The Afterparty
2022
Plays Teddy Wong
Kitchen Confidential
2005
Plays Anderson Miller
Tempest
2025
Plays Andy Brooks
Sleepy Hollow
2013
Plays Vince Chung (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Captain
Murderbot
2025
Plays Todd Ross
Difficult People
2015
Plays Kenny
Ugly Betty
2006
Plays James Yoon
The Sympathizer
2024
Plays Navigator (voice)
Static Shock
2000
Plays Male Improviser (voice)
BoJack Horseman
2014
Plays Lucas Bender
'Til Death
2006
Plays (voice)
Long Story Short
2025
Plays Chip
NTSF:SD:SUV::
2011
Plays Larry
Boston Common
1996
Plays Raff Hanks
The Twilight Zone
2019
Plays Jeff Coatsworth
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Plays Harvey Park
House
2004
Plays Raymond
The Division
2001
Plays Mark Chao
Charmed
1998
Plays Lorne
30 Rock
2006
Plays Daniel Grant
New Girl
2011
Plays Dr. Marshall Stone
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Latest Trailers
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Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
Full Filmography
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother
Pastor Kwan
2026
Film
Tempest
Anderson Miller · 9 episodes
2025–
TV
Long Story Short
(voice) · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Murderbot
Captain · 4 episodes
2025–
TV
The Graduates
John
2024
Film
Afraid
Curtis
2024
Film
The Sympathizer
James Yoon · 2 episodes
2024–
TV
Krapopolis
Thief (voice) · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Praise Petey
Bandit (voice) · 10 episodes
2023–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Cho and where are they from?
John Cho is 54 years old, born on June 16, 1972 in Seoul, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of John Cho?
John Cho is best known for roles in American Beauty, Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness.
How many movies has John Cho been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), John Cho has appeared in 60 movies and 39 TV shows.
What was John Cho's first movie?
The career of John Cho began with Shopping for Fangs (1997).
What is John Cho's most recent movie or series?
John Cho's most recent release is Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, which premiered on September 25, 2026.
What TV shows has John Cho appeared in?
On television, John Cho has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, House, How I Met Your Mother, BoJack Horseman.
John Cho
1972-06-16 · Seoul, South Korea
John Cho is a Korean American actor best known as playing Harold in the Harold and Kumar film series, as well as playing helmsman Hikaru Sulu in 2009's Star Trek.