John Cho

Biography

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.

Career Overview

John Cho has 112 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Harold & Kumar Series with 4 titles. Signature works include Total Recall, FlashForward, Wish Dragon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

112

Birth Date

1972-06-16 00:00:00

Birth Place

Seoul, South Korea

Known For

• 

  Total Recall
• 

  FlashForward
• 

  Wish Dragon
• 

  Star Trek Beyond
• 

  Star Trek
• 

  Searching

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

• Harold & Kumar Series (4 titles)
• American Pie (4 titles)
• Star Trek (3 titles)
• Star Trek: Alternate Reality Collection (3 titles)
• Wish Dragon Collection (2 titles)
• Searching Films (1 titles)
• Total Recall (1 titles)
• The Captains Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Will Yun Lee (2 collaborations)
• Chris Pine (2 collaborations)
• Zachary Quinto (2 collaborations)
• Karl Urban (2 collaborations)
• Zoe Saldaña (2 collaborations)
• Simon Pegg (2 collaborations)
• Anton Yelchin (2 collaborations)
• Deep Roy (2 collaborations)
• Greg Grunberg (2 collaborations)
• Colin Farrell (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (109 credits)

  • Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

    Kwan

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Slime

    (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Up All Night

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Inground

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Wish Dragon 2

    Long (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Exchange Value

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Untitled Harold & Kumar Sequel

    Harold Lee

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Tempest

    Anderson Miller

    actor

    actors

    - Episode 9 (2025) ... Anderson Miller actor actors

    - Episode 8 (2025) ... Anderson Miller actor actors

    - Episode 7 (2025) ... Anderson Miller actor actors

    - Episode 6 (2025) ... Anderson Miller actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2025) ... Anderson Miller actor actors
    2025
  • Murderbot

    - Foreign Object (2025) ... Captain actor actors

    - Command Feed (2025) ... Captain actor actors

    - Escape Velocity Protocol (2025) ... Captain actor actors

    - FreeCommerce (2025) ... Captain actor actors
    2025
  • The Graduates

    John

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Good Men

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Afraid

    Curtis

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Ghosted

    The Leopard

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Poker Face

    - The Sleazy Georgian (2025) ... Guy / Alec actor actors
    2023
  • Krapopolis

    - The Tyrannis Crown Affair (2024) ... Thief (voice) actor actors
    2023
  • Don't Make Me Go

    Max

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • The Afterparty

    Ulysses

    actor

    actors

    - Vivian and Zoe (2023) ... Ulysses actor actors

    - Isabel (2023) ... Ulysses actor actors

    - Feng (2023) ... Ulysses actor actors

    - Ulysses (2023) ... Ulysses actor actors

    - Danner's Fire (2023) ... Ulysses actor actors
    2022
  • Cowboy Bebop

    Spike Spiegel

    actor

    actors

    - Supernova Symphony (2021) ... Spike Spiegel actor actors

    - Blue Crow Waltz (2021) ... Spike Spiegel actor actors

    - Sad Clown A-Go-Go (2021) ... Spike Spiegel actor actors

    - Galileo Hustle (2021) ... Spike Spiegel actor actors

    - Binary Two-Step (2021) ... Spike Spiegel actor actors
    2021
  • Wish Dragon

    Long (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Over the Moon

    Father (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Drew Barrymore Show

    - John Cho, Iris Apatow, John Eringman, Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner (2022) ... Self actor actors
    2020
  • The Grudge

    Peter Spencer

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Between Two Ferns: The Movie

    John Cho

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Love, Antosha

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Korea: The Never-Ending War

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Twilight Zone

    - The Wunderkind (2019) ... Raff Hanks actor actors
    2019
  • The Oath

    Peter

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Searching

    David Kim

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Columbus

    Jin

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Gemini

    Detective Edward Ahn

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • A Happening of Monumental Proportions

    Mr. Ramirez

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Literally, Right Before Aaron

    Mark

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Quantum Is Calling

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • The Exorcist: Making the Demons

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Star Trek Beyond

    Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Get a Job

    Brian Bender

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • The Hindenburg Explodes!

    Reggie

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Zipper

    EJ

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Parallel Man: Infinite Pursuit

    Agent Nick Morgan (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Grandma

    Chau

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • The Late Late Show with James Corden

    - Kirsten Dunst, John Cho, Trey Wakeman (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2015
  • Selfie

    Henry Higgs

    actor

    actors

    - I Woke up Like This (2014) ... Henry Higgs actor actors

    - Stick in the Mud (2014) ... Henry Higgs actor actors

    - Perestroika (2014) ... Henry Higgs actor actors

    - Imperfect Harmony (2014) ... Henry Higgs actor actors

    - Follow Through (2014) ... Henry Higgs actor actors
    2014
  • To Be Takei

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • That Burning Feeling

    Roger Whitacre

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Late Night with Seth Meyers

    - Mariska Hargitay, John Cho, ZZ Ward featuring Fantastic Negrito (2017) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2014
  • BoJack Horseman

    - Out to Sea (2015) ... Male Improviser (voice) actor actors

    - Yes And (2015) ... Male Improviser (voice) actor actors
    2014
  • Star Trek Into Darkness

    Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Identity Thief

    Daniel Casey

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Sleepy Hollow

    - This Is War (2014) ... Andy Brooks actor actors

    - Bad Blood (2014) ... Andy Brooks actor actors

    - The Indispensable Man (2014) ... Andy Brooks actor actors

    - Necromancer (2013) ... Andy Brooks actor actors

    - The Midnight Ride (2013) ... Andy Brooks actor actors
    2013
  • Total Recall

    McClane

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Get a Life!

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • American Reunion

    John

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • The Mindy Project

    - Lahiri Family Values (2015) ... Big Murder actor actors
    2012
  • Harold & Kumars Yuletide Jamz

    Harold Lee

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

    Harold Lee

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Slaying the Dragon: Reloaded

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • New Girl

    - Jury Duty (2016) ... Daniel Grant actor actors
    2011
  • Caller ID: Entity

    Kamal

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • FlashForward

    Demetri Noh

    actor

    actors

    - Future Shock (2010) ... Demetri Noh actor actors

    - Countdown (2010) ... Demetri Noh actor actors

    - The Negotiation (2010) ... Demetri Noh actor actors

    - Course Correction (2010) ... Demetri Noh actor actors

    - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (2010) ... Demetri Noh actor actors
    2009
  • Star Trek

    Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

    Hype Man

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam

    Harold

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

    Harold Lee

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Childrens Hospital

    - Frankfurters, Allman Brothers, Death, Frankfurters (2010) ... Park actor actors
    2008
  • Smiley Face

    Mikey

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • West 32nd

    John Kim

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • The Air I Breathe

    Banker

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas

    Bob

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • American Dreamz

    Ittles

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • 30 Rock

    - Double-Edged Sword (2011) ... Lorne actor actors
    2006
  • Ugly Betty

    - Bananas for Betty (2007) ... Kenny actor actors

    - A League of Their Own (2007) ... Kenny actor actors

    - Grin and Bear It (2007) ... Kenny actor actors
    2006
  • 'Til Death

    - Come Out and Play (2007) ... Lucas Bender actor actors
    2006
  • Bam Bam and Celeste

    Stephan

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • American Dad!

    - Steve, Snot, and the Quest for the Og 4LOCO (2023) ... Vince Chung (voice) actor actors

    - The Life Aquatic with Steve Smith (2016) ... Vince Chung (voice) actor actors

    - Steve and Snot's Test-Tubular Adventure (2013) ... Vince Chung (voice) actor actors

    - License to Till (2011) ... Vince Chung (voice) actor actors

    - A Piñata Named Desire (2011) ... Vince Chung (voice) actor actors
    2005
  • The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

    - Sara Rue / John Cho (2013) ... Self actor actors
    2005
  • How I Met Your Mother

    - I'm Not That Guy (2007) ... Jeff Coatsworth actor actors
    2005
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - Damage Case (2006) ... Dr. Marshall Stone actor actors
    2005
  • In Good Company

    Petey

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

    Harold Lee

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • See This Movie

    Larry Finkelstein

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • House

    - Love Hurts (2005) ... Harvey Park actor actors
    2004
  • American Wedding

    John

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Better Luck Tomorrow

    Steve Choe

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - Hugh Jackman, John Cho, Flo Rida (2009) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Sean "Diddy" Combs, John Cho, Stone Temple Pilots (2008) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • Solaris

    DBA Emissary

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Big Fat Liar

    Dustin Wong

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Earth vs. the Spider

    Han

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • American Pie 2

    John

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Evolution

    Student

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Pavilion of Women

    Fengmo Wu

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Down to Earth

    Phil Quon

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Delivering Milo

    Mr. Hugo

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Division

    - Cost of Freedom (2003) ... Raymond actor actors
    2001
  • Godzilla 2000: Millennium

    (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • American Beauty

    Sale House Man #1

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Bowfinger

    Nightclub Cleaner

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • American Pie

    John

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Yellow

    Joey

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Tiger Woods Story

    Jerry Chang

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Magnificent Seven

    - Chinatown (1999) ... Wo Chin actor actors
    1998
  • Charmed

    - Dead Man Dating (1998) ... Mark Chao actor actors
    1998
  • V.I.P.

    - Bloody Val-entine (1998) ... Flower Delivery Guy actor actors
    1998
  • Felicity

    - The Last Stand (1998) ... Larry actor actors
    1998
  • Wag the Dog

    Aide #3

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Shopping for Fangs

    Clarance

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The View

    - Lindsey Granger, John Cho (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1997
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    - Brittany Murphy, John Cho, Louis C. K. (2004) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1993
  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    - Ewan McGregor, John Cho & Kal Penn, Seether (2008) ... actor actors
    1992
  • The Oscars

    - 95th Academy Awards (2023) ... Self actor actors
    1953

• production (3 credits)

  • The Graduates

    executive producer

    production
    2024
  • Namoo

    executive producer

    production
    2021
  • Tigertail

    executive producer

    production
    2020