Actress, Comedian, Writer | American
Ali Wong is an American comedian, actress, and writer who has become one of the most successful stand-up comedians of her generation. Born in San Francisco to a Vietnamese mother and Chinese-American father, she began performing stand-up while attending UCLA.
Wong’s Netflix specials “Baby Cobra” (2016) and “Hard Knock Wife” (2018), both filmed while she was visibly pregnant, became cultural phenomena for their raw, unfiltered takes on motherhood, marriage, and sexuality. She followed with “Don Wong” (2022) and her hit series “Beef” (2023).
Her starring role in Netflix’s “Beef” opposite Steven Yeun earned her critical acclaim and awards recognition. She’s also voiced characters in “Big Mouth” and “Tuca & Bertie,” and wrote the film “Always Be My Maybe” (2019). Wong has become a trailblazer for Asian-American representation in comedy.
"Baby Cobra" special becomes viral hit
"Hard Knock Wife" special released
Wrote and starred in "Always Be My Maybe"
"Don Wong" special released
Starred in "Beef" to critical acclaim
Won Emmy for "Beef"
Continued stand-up touring
Additional film and TV projects
Ali Wong's net worth is estimated at $4 million, earned through her stand-up specials, acting roles, and writing work.