I Want Your Sex2026
As Detective Zola
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Margaret Cho
Born
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 (126)
Face/Off1997
As Wanda
TMDb 7.1 / 10
17 Again2009
As Mrs. Dell
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Prom Pact2023
As Ms. Chen
TMDb 7.2 / 10
One Missed Call2008
As Mickey Lee
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Over the Moon2020
As Auntie Ling / Gretch (voice)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Bright2017
As Sergeant Ching
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Run Amok2026
As Principal Linda
TMDb 2.0 / 10
The Rugrats Movie1998
As Lt. Klavin (voice)
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Sex Appeal2022
As Ma Deb
TMDb 6.6 / 10
The Doom Generation1995
As Clerk's Wife
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Fire Island2022
As Erin
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Curtain Down2017
As The Mentor
Queens of the Dead2025
As Pops
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Get Bruce!1999
As Self
TMDb 6.5 / 10
The Listener2024
As Corinne (voice)
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming2017
As Simone
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Cora Bora2024
As Electra
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Friendsgiving2020
As Fairy Gay Mother #2
TMDb 4.7 / 10
How Bruce Lee Changed the World2009
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
A Big Gay Hairy Hit! Where the Bears Are: The Documentary2023
As Self
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Maxine2023
As Maxine
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Good on Paper2021
As Margot
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Angie1994
As Admissions Nurse #2
TMDb 5.8 / 10
It's My Party1996
As Charlene Lee
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Gaze2010
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Faith Based2020
As Jane
TMDb 4.4 / 10
Crohnie
CrohnieRelease date TBA
Tooken2015
As Brown Finger
TMDb 4.1 / 10
The Immigrant
The Immigrant2012
As Margaret
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Grocery Store
Grocery Store2002
As Store Clerk(voice)
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women1994
As Connie Tong
TMDb 5.1 / 10
I, Challenger2022
As June
TMDb 5.0 / 10
All That We Love2025
As Emma
TMDb 6.9 / 10
In Transition2013
As Tawny Kim
Nobody Knows Anything!2004
As Rental Car Agent
TMDb 3.6 / 10
Ron ForeverRelease date TBA
As Gloria
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution2024
As Self
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Hysterical2021
As Self
TMDb 6.4 / 10
I Am Comic2010
As Self
TMDb 6.2 / 10
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival2022
As Self
TMDb 2.5 / 10
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU2020
As Self
TMDb 9.7 / 10
Ground Control1998
As Amanda
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Alaska Is a Drag2017
As Jan
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Cheap AF
Cheap AFRelease date TBA
The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin2017
As Self
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Girltrash!2007
As Min Suk
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Fakin' Da Funk1997
As May-Ling
TMDb 6.0 / 10
The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom2018
As Self
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Call Me Lucky2015
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate2019
As Self
TMDb 5.3 / 10
It's Dorothy!2025
As Self
TMDb 4.0 / 10
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration2022
TMDb 4.4 / 10
Feeding America Comedy Festival2020
As Self
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Bury Me
Bury Me2022
As June
Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live2022
As Self
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Hurricane Bianca2016
As Wig Shop Owner
TMDb 6.1 / 10
Can't Stop Dancing1999
As JoJo
TMDb 3.0 / 10
The Thin Pink Line1998
As Asia Blue / Terry
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story2017
As Self
Prop 8: The Musical2008
As California Gays and The People That Love Them
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Miss Representation2011
As Self
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!2003
As Self
TMDb 7.8 / 10
Do I Sound Gay?2015
As Self
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Exotic World and the Burlesque Revival
Exotic World and the Burlesque Revival2012
As (voice)
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala2024
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop2011
As Self
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Amelia's 25th2013
As Babs
TMDb 2.8 / 10
By the Roots2026
As Janine Sorrel
Phone Sex2006
As Caller
$pent1999
As Travel Agent
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Mae West: Dirty Blonde2020
As Self
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Lennon or McCartney2014
As Self
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Bam Bam and Celeste2005
As Celeste / Mommy
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Undateable John2019
As Hilda
TMDb 3.7 / 10
See a Little Light: A Celebration of the Music and Legacy of Bob Mould2012
As Self
Better LifeRelease date TBA
Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash2018
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Katy Perry: Will You Be My Witness?2017
As Self
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Sweethearts1997
As Noreen
TMDb 4.3 / 10
This Is Bob Hope...2017
As Self
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Wedding Palace2013
As The Shaman
TMDb 6.0 / 10
TURA!2025
As Narrator (voice)
TMDb 7.0 / 10
No One Asked You2023
As Self
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Drew Carey1998
As Self
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage2022
As Self
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Tara, Messenger of Death2021
As Ms. Corrigan
TMDb 2.0 / 10
Annul Victory2009
As Self
Falling for Grace2006
As Janie
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Tig Notaro: Drawn2021
As Self
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Sex with Sue2022
As Self
TMDb 7.8 / 10
The King of Black Goo2026
As Opulence Montenegro
Funny Is Money1999
As Self
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Untitled Mitch Hedberg Documentary
Untitled Mitch Hedberg DocumentaryRelease date TBA
As Self
Ellie Kemper: Unbreakable Comedy Gala2016
The Sixth Reel2021
As Doris
TMDb 1.0 / 10
Every Time You Lose Your Mind: A Film About Failure2025
As Self
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Sexing the Transman
Sexing the Transman2011
As Self
TMDb 3.0 / 10
The girls I know... get their hands dirty.2016
As Mom (voice)
The Snake2009
As The Expert
TMDb 5.0 / 10
#BeRobin the Movie
#BeRobin the Movie2015
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Miss America2002
As Self
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Bloodlines: The Art and Life of Vincent Castiglia2018
As Self
Walt Disney World Very Merry Christmas Parade1994
As Self
Senior Project2015
As Ms. Ghetty
TMDb 5.3 / 10
Dresden Dolls: Live at the Roundhouse London2007
Margaret Cho: Beautiful2009
As Self
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Pink as the Day She Was Born
Pink as the Day She Was Born1997
As Donna
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Adventures in Comedy2015
TMDb 3.0 / 10
Margaret Cho: Cho Dependent
Margaret Cho: Cho Dependent2011
As Self
TMDb 3.7 / 10
Margaret Cho: PsyCHO2015
As Self
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Margaret Cho: Assassin2005
As Herself
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want2000
As Herself
TMDb 7.9 / 10
Queer Riot2022
Margaret Cho: CHO Revolution2004
As Herself
TMDb 5.8 / 10
Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O.2002
As Herself
TMDb 5.6 / 10
The Tavern1999
As Carol
TMDb 10.0 / 10
It Gets Better2012
As Self
TMDb 1.3 / 10
Underbelly2008
Gianna2023
As Kimberly
Koreatown Ghost Story2021
As Mrs. Moon
TMDb 5.6 / 10
The Alaska Thunderfuck Extra Special Comedy Special2021
As Self
Margaret Cho: HBO Comedy Half-Hour1994
My Name is Jackie Beat2006
Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend2019
As Margaret Cho
TMDb 5.4 / 10
HBO Comedy Half-Hour: Margaret Cho1994
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Filmography and biography: TMDb