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Jo Koy Net Worth, Age, Bio, Wife, and Tickets

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3 years ago

May 11, 2022

Koy is an American stand-up comic who is best known for Comedy Central and Netflix specials. The Jo Koy net worth figure is estimated to be around $4 million as of 2022.

Jo Koy speaks about his upcoming movie "Easter Sunday" during Universal Pictures and Focus Features special presentation — (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/WireImage)

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Early Life and Bio

Full Name	Joseph Glenn Herbert Sr.
Birth Date / Age	June 2, 1971 / 50 Years Old
Birth Place	Tacoma, Washington, USA
Source of Wealth	Comedy
Relationship Status	Dating Chelsea Handler
Height	5 ft. 11 in. / 180 cm.
Net Worth	$4 Million

Joseph Glenn Herbert was born in June of 1971 in Tacoma, Washington to parents Jack and Josie. His father was in the United States Air Force stationed in the Philippines when he met and married Koy’s Filipina mother.

Meanwhile, his mother raised Jo and his siblings after their father left the family. His sister’s names are Rowena and Gemma, while his brother’s name is Robert.

As far as education is concerned, Koy attended Spanaway Lake High School before eventually graduating from Foss High School. Then, the family moved to Las Vegas to be near his sick grandmother.

Originally, Koy enrolled at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, but he dropped out to pursue stand-up comedy. Notably, his stage name comes from a nickname given to him by his family.

(L-R) Jo Koy and Chelsea Handler attend the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards — (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Jo Koy Net Worth and Career

Koy began his stand-up career in 1994 at a Vegas comedy club. While performing his regular spot on the show Catch a Rising Star at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Koy was approached by a talent coordinator from Los Angeles.

Importantly, the acquaintance landed Koy his first television appearance on BET’s ComicView.

Afterward, he has gone on to star in other TV stand-up specials like Jamie Foxx Presents: Laffapalooza! and Showtime at the Apollo. He has been a regular guest on E!’s Chelsea Lately.

Overall, Koy has put out five full-length comedy specials. From 2009 to 2020, he has released two Comedy Central specials and three more for Netflix, with another slated for 2022.

Koy’s other television appearances include The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Call with Carson Daly, and @Midnight with Chris Hardwick.

Nowadays, the comic is consistently touring across the United States, uploading a weekly podcast called The Koy Pond, and guesting on The Adam Carolla Show each week.

Jo Koy Tickets

Koy’s tour tickets are on sale and they are selling fast. Fans can head over to outlets like Stubhub, Vivid Seats, Ticket Master, or Koy’s official website to purchase tickets.

The comic will be visiting cities like Boston, Miami, Las Vegas, and Durham this year.

Jo Koy Wife and Personal Life

Koy began dating comedian Chelsea Handler in September 2021 and they are still together. CNN reports the couple may have been dating longer but didn’t make it official until then.

The comic’s one son, Joseph Herbert Jr., was born in 2003 to a previous relationship he had with Angie King. Reportedly, Koy and his son live in the San Fernando Valley area of LA.

Jo Koy Net Worth

The Jo Koy net worth figure of $4 million has been amassed since the mid-1990s. His comedy specials and coinciding tours/sets have put money in his pockets. He has also hosted podcasts, guested on television shows, and appeared in a couple of films throughout the years.

Jo Koy FAQ

How old is Jo Koy?

The comic celebrates his birthday every year on June 2nd. Being born in 1971, Koy is slated to turn 51 years old during the 2022 summer.

What nationality is Jo Koy?

Koy’s nationality is American since he was born in the United States. However, it’s known that his ethnicity is Filipino-American by way of his mother.