History of Jo Koy in Timeline
Jo Koy, born Joseph Glenn Herbert, is a prominent American stand-up comedian and actor. He gained recognition through his frequent appearances on E!'s "Chelsea Lately." Koy's career has flourished with six comedy specials released by Comedy Central and Netflix. He reached a significant milestone in 2024 by hosting the 81st Golden Globe Awards.
June 2, 1971: Birth of Jo Koy
Joseph Glenn Herbert, later known as Jo Koy, was born on June 2, 1971.
1989: Stage Name Origin
In 1989, Jo Koy's aunt called him to dinner, shouting "Jo Ko, eat!", which he misheard as "Koy." He decided to use it as his stage name.
1994: Career Beginnings
Jo Koy started his stand-up career in 1994 at a comedy club in Las Vegas and soon secured a regular spot on Catch a Rising Star at the MGM Grand.
April 21, 2003: Birth of Son
Jo Koy's son, Joseph Herbert Jr., was born on April 21, 2003.
2005: Appearance on The Tonight Show
In 2005, Jo Koy made an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
2009: First Philanthropic Event
The Jo Koy Foundation hosted its first "Hilarity for Charity" event in 2009, benefiting The Children's Hospital of Orange County.
July 23, 2012: The Michael Yo and Jo Koy Show Podcast Launch
Jo Koy and Michael Yo launched their podcast, "The Michael Yo and Jo Koy Show," on July 23, 2012.
March 28, 2017: Release of "Jo Koy: Live from Seattle"
Jo Koy's Netflix special, "Jo Koy: Live from Seattle," was released on March 28, 2017.
February 23, 2019: Aspen Laugh Festival Performance
On February 23, 2019, Jo Koy performed at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado, for the Aspen Laugh Festival.
June 12, 2019: Release of "Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot"
On June 12, 2019, Jo Koy released another Netflix special, "Jo Koy: Comin' in Hot."
September 22, 2019: Origin of Stage Name Revealed
During a stand-up routine in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 22, 2019, Jo Koy shared the story of how he got his stage name, which originated from a misheard nickname.
June 12, 2020: Release of "Jo Koy: In His Elements"
Netflix released "Jo Koy: In His Elements," a comedy special showcasing Filipino American talent, on June 12, 2020.
September 27, 2021: Relationship with Chelsea Handler Announced
Jo Koy and Chelsea Handler made their relationship public on Instagram on September 27, 2021.
July 2022: Breakup with Chelsea Handler
Jo Koy and Chelsea Handler announced their breakup in July 2022.
July 28, 2022: Rise for Comedy Festival
On July 28, 2022, Jo Koy and Dan Lin participated in the Rise for Comedy festival, raising a significant donation for SIPA.
2022: Recognition as Influential Filipino-American
In 2022, Jo Koy was named one of the "75 Most Influential Filipino-Americans" by Blogtalk with MJ Racadio.
December 21, 2023: Golden Globe Awards Hosting Announcement
Jo Koy was announced as the host of the 81st Golden Globe Awards on December 21, 2023.
2023: Criticism of Golden Globes Monologue
In 2023, Jo Koy's Golden Globes monologue faced criticism for being unfunny and blaming his writers.
2023: Traditional Tattoo
Jo Koy received a traditional tattoo from mambabatok Wilma "Ate Wamz" Gaspili in 2023.
2023: Death of Koy's Stepfather
Jo Koy's stepfather, Sergeant Fredrick Harrison, passed away in 2023.
2024: Jo Koy Hosts Golden Globe Awards
In 2024, Jo Koy hosted the 81st Golden Globe Awards.