John Cho
Keynote Speaker: Actor Known for "Harold & Kumar" Series & "Star Trek" Reboot Series
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One of our most dynamic actors and New York Times best-selling author, John Cho’s esteemed career has spanned over two decades. Cho has continued to deliver compelling performances in both film and television, positioning him as one of the first Korean-American actors in the mainstream to break through business and cultural barriers. Cho’s debut middle-grade book, "Troublemaker," landed on both The New York Times and IndieBound bestseller lists in its first week.
Cho starred in the Amazon Studios’ father-daughter dramedy, "Don’t Make Me Go." He also executive produced Erick Oh’s animated short film "Namoo." "Namoo" appeared on the 2022 Oscar’s Short List and was nominated for Best Special Production and Best Character Animation - TV/Media for the Annie Awards 2021.
Cho starred in the live-action Netflix series "Cowboy Bebop," based on the worldwide phenomenon from the original Japanese animated series in 1997. On the big screen, Cho starred in Aneesh Chaganty’s film "Searching," which garnered him an Independent Spirit Award nomination in the category of Best Male Lead. The film was named one of the National Board of Review’s top 10 independent films of 2018. Cho was also seen starring in Kogonada’s "Columbus," opposite Haley Lu Richardson. Variety raved about Cho’s performance and his “untapped ability as a captivatingly sincere leading man,” – and the film was nominated for four Gotham Awards and three Independent Spirit Awards, including Best First Feature. In 2024, he starred in the AI thriller, “Afraid,” about a smart home device that becomes too involved in his family.
Cho previously lent his voice to the father in the Oscar-nominated "Mirai" and in the Sony Pictures Animation film titled "Wish Dragon," alongside Jackie Chan and Constance Wu. The film was nominated for an Annie Award in the category of "Best Character Animation - Feature." Cho first came into the spotlight in the 1999 hit comedy "American Pie" and the sequel, "American Reunion." He starred as 'Harold Lee' opposite Kal Penn in the cult comedies "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle," "Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay," and "A Very Harold & Kumar 3-D Christmas." Cho went on to star in the iconic role of 'Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu' in the motion picture reboots of the legendary "Star Trek" franchise, appearing in all three films – "Star Trek" and "Star Trek Into Darkness" for J.J. Abrams, and "Star Trek Beyond," directed by Justin Lin.
On television, Cho was recently seen in the CBS All Access reboot of "The Twilight Zone," in which he starred opposite Allison Tolman and Jacob Tremblay for one episode. Additional credits include the leading role in FOX’s "The Exorcist," the ABC comedy "Selfie" opposite Karen Gillan, FOX’s "Sleepy Hollow," NBC’s comedy "Go On," and ABC's drama series "Flash Forward," the Weitz Bros’ "Off Centre," and FOX’s "Kitchen Confidential."
Born in Seoul, Korea, and raised in Los Angeles, California, Cho began acting while studying English literature at the University of California, Berkeley. He toured the country with his first show, "The Woman Warrior," an adaptation of the renowned memoir by Maxine Kingston. Other stage roles include ‘Laertes’ in the Singapore Repertory Theater's production of "Hamlet" and a variety of shows for East West Players.
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John Cho is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Entertainers, Television & Film, Authors, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Celebrity and Social Activism.
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John Cho generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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John Cho is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Acting Speakers, Entertainers and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Cho for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. John Cho generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Dae Kim, Kal Penn and LeVar Burton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Cho for an upcoming event.
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John Cho is an actor best known for his roles in the “Harold & Kumar” and “Star Trek” films. He lives in Los Angeles.
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How do I book John Cho to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Cho for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for John Cho, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for John Cho or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book John Cho for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for John Cho, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John Cho are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Cho, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does John Cho speak about?
John Cho is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Entertainers, Television & Film, Authors, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Celebrity and Social Activism. -
Where does John Cho travel from?
John Cho generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for John Cho?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like John Cho for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John Cho for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John Cho or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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