Margaret Cho is an American actress, comedian, activist, designer, author, and personality. Born to a Korean family in San Francisco, California, Margaret grew Up in Ocean Beach, a diverse community that would affect her perspective – and eventually, her sense of humor. She attended the San Francisco School of the Arts, which led to study at San Francisco State University. She began to develop a career as a stand-up comedian, performing on university campuses and making the odd television appearance. In 1994, she won the American Comedy Award for Best Female Comedian. That year, ABC developed an aired a sitcom based on her stand-up routine. ‘All-American Girl’ introduced Margaret’s blend of humor to the mainstream. After the show was canceled in 1995, Margaret refocused on performance, developing one-woman shows, writing books, and appearing in comedy specials. She had a noted appearance on a 2011 episode of ’30 Rock, portraying North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il. The performance scored her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. She continues to be a mainstay in pop culture and performance, and a vocal advocate for LGBT+ and Asian-American rights.
