Biography
Jo Koy (born Joseph Glenn Herbert; June 2, 1971) is a Filipino-American stand-up comedian.
Known For
Complete Filmography

Heartstorm
2025
Executive Producer
A young woman goes on a cathartic journey through memory and imagination inspired by the performers at an open mic.

Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn
2024
as Self
In this unfiltered stand-up special, comedian Jo Koy takes on energy vampires, mumble rap, emoji flirting and the surprise of being called a zaddy.

Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn
2024
Writer
In this unfiltered stand-up special, comedian Jo Koy takes on energy vampires, mumble rap, emoji flirting and the surprise of being called a zaddy.

The Tiger's Apprentice
2024
as Rooster (voice)
After the death of his grandmother, Tom Lee discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a ...

Leo
2023
as Coach Kimura (voice)
Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle. When he learns he only has one y...

The Improv: 60 and Still Standing
2023
as Self
Ten top comics hit the stage to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Improv comedy club in this special featuring archival footage of iconic performe...

The Improv: 60 and Still Standing
2023
Writer
Ten top comics hit the stage to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Improv comedy club in this special featuring archival footage of iconic performe...

The Monkey King
2023
as Benbo (voice)
A stick-wielding monkey teams with a young girl on an epic quest for immortality, battling demons, dragons, gods — and his own ego — along the way.

Haunted Mansion
2023
as Daytime Bartender
A woman and her son enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters.

Just for Laughs: The Gala Specials - Jo Koy
2023
Internationally adored comedian, actor and author, Jo Koy is here to prove that laughter is the best medicine. Joined by his friends and fellow comedi...

Best of Stand-Up 2022
2022
as Self
From Bill Burr to Ali Wong, Gabriel Iglesias to Trevor Noah, Taylor Tomlinson to Jo Koy, check out the best jokes from Netflix’s 2022 stand-up special...

Chelsea Handler: Revolution
2022
Director
Chelsea Handler lets loose on her life choices, rowdy rescue dogs, dating frustrations, and why society owes women an apology.

Reindeer in Here
2022
as Hawk (voice)
The story of how Blizzard (Blizz)—a young reindeer living at the North Pole who has an unusual trait: one antler that is significantly smaller than th...

Jo Koy: Live from the Los Angeles Forum
2022
as Self
Jo Koy owns the stage in a rousing stand-up set about public sneezing, perseverance, the indignities of sleep apnea and getting lost in the Philippine...

Jo Koy: Live from the Los Angeles Forum
2022
Writer
Jo Koy owns the stage in a rousing stand-up set about public sneezing, perseverance, the indignities of sleep apnea and getting lost in the Philippine...

Easter Sunday
2022
as Joe Valencia
Comedian and actor Joe Valencia returns home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family, in this...

Easter Sunday
2022
Executive Producer
Comedian and actor Joe Valencia returns home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, bickering, eating, drinking, laughing, loving family, in this...

Best of Stand-up 2020
2020
as Self
Unnecessary milk substitutes. Bad passwords. Burlap underpants. 2020 may have sucked, but thankfully the jokes didn't.

Jo Koy: In His Elements
2020
Jo Koy returns to the Philippines to show off the local culture and headline a special featuring Filipino American comedians, DJs and hip-hop dancers.

Jo Koy: In His Elements
2020
Writer
Jo Koy returns to the Philippines to show off the local culture and headline a special featuring Filipino American comedians, DJs and hip-hop dancers.

Anastasia: Once Upon a Time
2020
as Vladimir Lenin
Anastasia Romanov escapes through a portal when her family is threatened by Vladimir Lenin, and she finds herself in the year 1988, befriended by a yo...

Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot
2019
Comedian Jo Koy takes center stage in Hawaii and shares his honest take on island life, ethnicity, fatherhood and more.

Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot
2019
Screenplay
Comedian Jo Koy takes center stage in Hawaii and shares his honest take on island life, ethnicity, fatherhood and more.

Wake.
2018
as Peter Lewis
A widowed mortician, struggling with agoraphobia, is given a birthday gift from her mother and daughter as a joke. The gift, a life-size male doll nam...

Jo Koy: Live from Seattle
2017
as Self
Between raising a teenage boy and growing up with a Filipino mother, stand-up comic Jo Koy has been through a lot. He's here to tell you all about it.

Jo Koy: Live from Seattle
2017
Writer, Executive Producer
Between raising a teenage boy and growing up with a Filipino mother, stand-up comic Jo Koy has been through a lot. He's here to tell you all about it.

Jo Koy: Lights Out
2012
as Self
Infectiously funny and painfully honest, Jo hits on such topics as the joys and struggles of fatherhood, growing up with strong and opinionated Filipi...

Jo Koy: Lights Out
2012
Executive Producer
Infectiously funny and painfully honest, Jo hits on such topics as the joys and struggles of fatherhood, growing up with strong and opinionated Filipi...

Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out!
2009
as Stage Manager
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE alum and WEEDS star Kevin Nealon focuses his wry wit on such universal issues as aging, having children, and conflict avoidance in...

Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry
2009
as Self
Jo Koy details life with his Filipino mom, the advantages of dancing like Michael Jackson and the strangeness of touring the South as an Asian America...

Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry
2009
Writer
Jo Koy details life with his Filipino mom, the advantages of dancing like Michael Jackson and the strangeness of touring the South as an Asian America...

Leo 2
N/A
Adam Sandler's animated comedy movie Leo will receive a sequel, as Netflix's Ted Sarandos has confirmed ideas are being hashed out now.
The Last Resort
N/A
A hotel executive is sent to scout a new location in the Philippines. Once there, she becomes captivated by the breathtaking scenery and the warmth of...