John Cho - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 16, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Age | 53 |
| Birthplace | Seoul, South Korea |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also John Cho's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Leading roles in the 'Harold & Kumar' films, playing Hikaru Sulu in the 'Star Trek' movie reboot, and being a prominent Asian-American actor in Hollywood. |
Intro
John Cho is a Korean American actor best known for his roles in the 'Harold & Kumar' comedy film series, as well as for portraying Hikaru Sulu in the rebooted 'Star Trek' movies. He has also appeared in numerous television shows and films, earning acclaim for his versatility and contributions to increasing Asian-American representation in Hollywood.
Early Life & Background
John Cho was born in Seoul, South Korea, and moved to the United States in 1978 with his family. He grew up in Los Angeles, where his father was a minister. Cho attended Herbert Hoover High School and later graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in English.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as 'MILF Guy #2' in 'American Pie' (1999) which popularized the term 'MILF'.
- Lead role as Harold Lee in the 'Harold & Kumar' film series ('Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle', 'Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay', 'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas').
- Portrayed Hikaru Sulu in the J.J. Abrams-directed 'Star Trek' reboot film series (2009-2016).
- Starred in the acclaimed thriller film 'Searching' (2018).
- Television roles include 'FlashForward', 'Sleepy Hollow', and 'Selfie'.
Trivia
- Cho is the first Asian-American actor to headline a modern Hollywood thriller, for his role in 'Searching' (2018).
- He is a strong advocate for Asian-American representation in entertainment.
- He was named one of People magazine's 2019 Sexiest Men Alive.
FAQs
People also ask
John Cho is 53 years old.
John Cho was born the 16 June 1972.
Seoul, South Korea.
On His Birth-Day
About June 16th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: The Watergate scandal burglary occurred on June 16, 1972, when five men were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters. This event set off a political scandal that would lead to President Nixon's resignation.
- Day of the week: June 16th, 1972 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr.
- #1 UK song: Vincent by Don McLean
- Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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