Jo Koy Biography

Fast Facts

• Is a supporter of the non-profit organization The Lupus Foundation and has performed for U․S․ troops on the USO Tour
• Was named one of 10 Comics to Watch by Variety magazine in 2007
• Attended the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, but dropped out to pursue stand-up comedy
• Got his big break when he got the chance to perform on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in 2005
• First performed in school talent shows and did performances for family and friends before doing his first official show at a coffee shop in Las Vegas
• Best known as a stand-up comedian and appears as a regular guest on "Chelsea Lately․"
• Has appeared in two Comedy Central specials: "Don't Make Him Angry" in 2009 and "Lights Out" in 2012