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Public records list John Cho as a television actor, film actor and singer. John Cho was born on June 16, 1972 in Seoul, South Korea. That works out to 54 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Herbert Hoover High School and University of California, Berkeley.
My Take
Cho is one of the most quietly important actors of his generation, and I mean that as high praise. A Berkeley graduate with a famously understated style, he can carry the broad comedy of Harold & Kumar and the composed dignity of Sulu in Star Trek with equal conviction. That range, expressed without showiness, is what I find compelling. He has also helped widen the path for Asian American leads in Hollywood, doing it through the work itself rather than slogans. I value performers who say more by doing less, and Cho's presence consistently rewards close attention.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Cho
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・チョー
- Reading
- じょん・ちょー
- Born
- June 16, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rat
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / singer / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Herbert Hoover High School
- University
- University of California, Berkeley
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Cho born?
Born June 16, 1972 (age 54).
Where is John Cho from?
John Cho is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does John Cho do?
John Cho works as actor, television actor, film actor, singer, musician.
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