John Cho

Acting

John Cho

Born 16 June 1972 · Seoul, South Korea · 54

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.

Known for

Highlights

House2004 · Series · Harvey Park
Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · Dr. Marshall Stone
American Beauty1999 · Film · Sale House Man #1
How I Met Your Mother2005 · Series · Jeff Coatsworth
Star Trek2009 · Film · Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
BoJack Horseman2014 · Series · Male Improviser (voice)

Filmography

Movies

61 films

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother2026 · Film · Pastor Kwan
The Graduates2024 · Film · John
Afraid2024 · Film · Curtis
Ghosted2023 · Film · The Leopard
Don't Make Me Go2022 · Film · Max
Wish Dragon2021 · Film · Long (voice)
Over the Moon2020 · Film · Father (voice)
The Grudge2019 · Film · Peter Spencer
Between Two Ferns: The Movie2019 · Film · John Cho
The Oath2018 · Film · Peter
Searching2018 · Film · David Kim
Columbus2017 · Film · Jin
Gemini2017 · Film · Detective Edward Ahn
A Happening of Monumental Proportions2017 · Film · Mr. Ramirez
Literally, Right Before Aaron2017 · Film · Mark
Star Trek Beyond2016 · Film · Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Get a Job2016 · Film · Brian Bender
The Hindenburg Explodes!2016 · Film · Reggie
Zipper2015 · Film · EJ
Parallel Man: Infinite Pursuit2015 · Film · Agent Nick Morgan (voice)
Grandma2015 · Film · Chau
That Burning Feeling2014 · Film · Roger Whitacre
Star Trek Into Darkness2013 · Film · Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Identity Thief2013 · Film · Daniel Casey
Total Recall2012 · Film · McClane
American Reunion2012 · Film · John
A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas2011 · Film · Harold Lee
Harold & Kumars Yuletide Jamz2011 · Film · Harold Lee
Caller ID: Entity2010 · Film · Kamal
Saint John of Las Vegas2010 · Film · Smitty
Star Trek2009 · Film · Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist2008 · Film · Hype Man
Harold & Kumar Go to Amsterdam2008 · Film · Harold
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay2008 · Film · Harold Lee
Smiley Face2007 · Film · Mikey
West 32nd2007 · Film · John Kim
The Air I Breathe2007 · Film · Banker
Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas2006 · Film · Bob
American Dreamz2006 · Film · Ittles
Bam Bam and Celeste2005 · Film · Stephan
In Good Company2004 · Film · Petey
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle2004 · Film · Harold Lee
See This Movie2004 · Film · Larry Finkelstein
American Wedding2003 · Film · John
Better Luck Tomorrow2003 · Film · Steve Choe
Solaris2002 · Film · DBA Emissary
Big Fat Liar2002 · Film · Dustin Wong
Earth vs. the Spider2001 · Film · Han
American Pie 22001 · Film · John
Evolution2001 · Film · Student
Pavilion of Women2001 · Film · Fengmo Wu
Down to Earth2001 · Film · Phil Quon
Delivering Milo2001 · Film · Mr. Hugo
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas2000 · Film · Parking Valet
American Beauty1999 · Film · Sale House Man #1
Bowfinger1999 · Film · Nightclub Cleaner
American Pie1999 · Film · John
Yellow1998 · Film · Joey
The Tiger Woods Story1998 · Film · Jerry Chang
Wag the Dog1997 · Film · Aide #3
Shopping for Fangs1997 · Film · Clarance

Filmography

Series

42 shows

Tempest2025 · Series · Anderson Miller
Long Story Short2025 · Series · (voice)
Murderbot2025 · Series · Captain
Character Conversations2024 · Series
The Sympathizer2024 · Series · James Yoon
Krapopolis2023 · Series · Thief (voice)
Praise Petey2023 · Series · Bandit (voice)
Poker Face2023 · Series · Guy / Alec
The Afterparty2022 · Series · Ulysses
Cowboy Bebop2021 · Series · Spike Spiegel
Home Movie: The Princess Bride2020 · Series · Inigo Montoya
The Twilight Zone2019 · Series · Raff Hanks
Do You Want to See a Dead Body?2017 · Series
The Exorcist2016 · Series · Andrew Kim
Difficult People2015 · Series · Todd Ross
Selfie2014 · Series · Henry Higgs
BoJack Horseman2014 · Series · Male Improviser (voice)
Sleepy Hollow2013 · Series · Andy Brooks
The Mindy Project2012 · Series · Big Murder
Go On2012 · Series · Steven
House of Lies2012 · Series · Sean Chew
New Girl2011 · Series · Daniel Grant
NTSF:SD:SUV::2011 · Series · Chip
FlashForward2009 · Series · Demetri Noh
Childrens Hospital2008 · Series · Park
30 Rock2006 · Series · Lorne
Ugly Betty2006 · Series · Kenny
'Til Death2006 · Series · Lucas Bender
How I Met Your Mother2005 · Series · Jeff Coatsworth
Kitchen Confidential2005 · Series · Teddy Wong
Grey's Anatomy2005 · Series · Dr. Marshall Stone
American Dad!2005 · Series · Vince Chung (voice)
House2004 · Series · Harvey Park
Off Centre2001 · Series · Chau Presley
The Division2001 · Series · Raymond
Static Shock2000 · Series · Navigator (voice)
Charmed1998 · Series · Mark Chao
Felicity1998 · Series · Larry
V.I.P.1998 · Series · Flower Delivery Guy
The Magnificent Seven1998 · Series · Wo Chin
USA High1997 · Series · Waiter
Boston Common1996 · Series · Larry