Margaret Cho
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 5, 1968
- Birthplace
- San Francisco, California, USA
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.
Filmography
- The Decline of F*cking Western Civilization
The Decline of F*cking Western Civilization TBA
Actor
- Crohnie
Crohnie TBA
Actor
Better Life TBA
Actor
Ron Forever TBA
as Gloria, Executive Producer
- Cheap AF
Cheap AF TBA
Actor
- Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary
Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary TBA
as Self
I Want Your Sex 2026
as Detective Zola
The King of Black Goo 2026
as Opulence Montenegro
By the Roots 2026
as Janine Sorrel
Run Amok 2026
as Principal Linda
All That We Love 2025
as Emma
Queens of the Dead 2025
as Pops
TURA! 2025
as Narrator (voice), Executive Producer
Every Time You Lose Your Mind: A Film About Failure 2025
as Self
It's Dorothy! 2025
as Self
Cora Bora 2024
as Electra
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution 2024
as Self
The Listener 2024
as Corinne (voice)
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala 2024
Actor
No One Asked You 2023
as Self
A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary 2023
as Self
Maxine 2023
as Maxine
Gianna 2023
as Kimberly
Prom Pact 2023
as Ms. Chen
Sex with Sue 2022
as Self
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival 2022
as Self
Queer Riot 2022
Actor
Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live 2022
as Self
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration 2022
Actor
Fire Island 2022
as Erin
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage 2022
as Self
Sex Appeal 2022
as Ma Deb
- Bury Me
Bury Me 2022
as June
I, Challenger 2022
as June
Tara, Messenger of Death 2021
as Ms. Corrigan
The Sixth Reel 2021
as Doris
Tig Notaro: Drawn 2021
as Self
Good on Paper 2021
as Margot
Koreatown Ghost Story 2021
as Mrs. Moon, Producer
The Alaska Thunderfuck Extra Special Comedy Special 2021
as Self
Hysterical 2021
as Self
Friendsgiving 2020
as Fairy Gay Mother #2
Over the Moon 2020
as Auntie Ling / Gretch (voice)
Faith Based 2020
as Jane
Mae West: Dirty Blonde 2020
as Self
Feeding America Comedy Festival 2020
as Self
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU 2020
as Self
Undateable John 2019
as Hilda
Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend 2019
as Margaret Cho
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate 2019
as Self
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash 2018
as Self
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom 2018
as Self
Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia 2018
as Self
This Is Bob Hope... 2017
as Self
Bright 2017
as Sergeant Ching
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness? 2017
as Self
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming 2017
as Simone
Alaska Is a Drag 2017
as Jan
Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story 2017
as Self
Curtain Down 2017
as The Mentor
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin 2017
as Self
The girls I know... get their hands dirty. 2016
as Mom (voice)
Hurricane Bianca 2016
as Wig Shop Owner
Ellie Kemper: Unbreakable Comedy Gala 2016
Actor
Margaret Cho: PsyCHO 2015
as Self, Writer
Call Me Lucky 2015
as Self
Do I Sound Gay? 2015
as Self
Tooken 2015
as Brown Finger
Adventures in Comedy 2015
Actor
Senior Project 2015
as Ms. Ghetty
- #BeRobin the Movie
#BeRobin the Movie 2015
Actor
Lennon or McCartney 2014
as Self
Wedding Palace 2013
as The Shaman
Amelia's 25th 2013
as Babs
In Transition 2013
as Tawny Kim, Executive Producer
Ian Harvie: Superhero 2013
Executive Producer
See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould 2012
as Self
- Exotic World and the Burlesque Revival
Exotic World and the Burlesque Revival 2012
as (voice)
- The Immigrant
The Immigrant 2012
as Margaret
It Gets Better 2012
as Self
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop 2011
as Self
- Margaret Cho: Cho Dependent
Margaret Cho: Cho Dependent 2011
as Self, Executive Producer, Writer
- Sexing the Transman
Sexing the Transman 2011
as Self
Miss Representation 2011
as Self
Gaze 2010
as Self (archive footage)
I Am Comic 2010
as Self
Margaret Cho: Beautiful 2009
as Self, Writer
How Bruce Lee Changed the World 2009
as Self
Annul Victory 2009
as Self
The Snake 2009
as The Expert
17 Again 2009
as Mrs. Dell
Prop 8: The Musical 2008
as California Gays and The People That Love Them
One Missed Call 2008
as Mickey Lee
Underbelly 2008
Actor
Girltrash! 2007
as Min Suk
Dresden Dolls: Live at the Roundhouse London 2007
Actor
Phone Sex 2006
as Caller
My Name is Jackie Beat 2006
Actor
Falling for Grace 2006
as Janie
Margaret Cho: Assassin 2005
as Herself, Writer
Bam Bam and Celeste 2005
as Celeste / Mommy, Writer, Producer
Nobody Knows Anything! 2004
as Rental Car Agent
Margaret Cho: CHO Revolution 2004
as Herself, Writer
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! 2003
as Self
Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O. 2002
as Herself, Writer
Miss America 2002
as Self
- Grocery Store
Grocery Store 2002
as Store Clerk(voice), Writer, Executive Producer, Director
Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want 2000
as Herself, Writer
Funny Is Money 1999
as Self
$pent 1999
as Travel Agent
Can't Stop Dancing 1999
as JoJo
The Tavern 1999
as Carol
Get Bruce! 1999
as Self
The Rugrats Movie 1998
as Lt. Klavin (voice)
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey 1998
as Self
The Thin Pink Line 1998
as Asia Blue / Terry
Ground Control 1998
as Amanda
Sweethearts 1997
as Noreen
Fakin' Da Funk 1997
as May-Ling
- Pink as the Day She Was Born
Pink as the Day She Was Born 1997
as Donna
Face/Off 1997
as Wanda
It's My Party 1996
as Charlene Lee
The Doom Generation 1995
as Clerk's Wife
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade 1994
as Self
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women 1994
as Connie Tong
HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Margaret Cho 1994
Actor
Margaret Cho: HBO Comedy Half-Hour 1994
Actor
Angie 1994
as Admissions Nurse #2
Credits from TMDB.