Real Name/Full Name | Joseph Glenn Herbert |
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: | Jo Koy |
Birth Place: | Tacoma, Washington |
Date Of Birth/Birthday: | 2 June 1971 |
Age/How Old: | 52 years old |
Height/How Tall: | In Centimetres – 193 cm In Feet and Inches – 6′4″ |
Weight: | In Kilograms – 60 Kg In Pounds – 132 lbs |
Eye Color: | Dark Brown |
Hair Color: | Black |
Parents Name: | Father– Jack Herbert Mother – Josie Harrison |
Siblings: | Robert Herbert (brother) , Rowena Cook (brother) , Gemma Herbert (sister) |
School: | Spanaway Lake High School , Foss High School |
College: | University of Nevada , Las Vegas (dropout) |
Religion: | Christianity |
Nationality: | American |
Zodiac Sign: | Gemini |
Gender: | Male |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Divorced and Unmarried |
Girlfriend: | Tia Carrare |
Wife/Spouse Name: | Angie King (divorce) |
Kids/Children Name: | Joseph Herbert Junior |
Profession: | Stand – up comedian |
Net Worth: | $6 million |
Last Updated: | September 2023 |
Joseph Glenn Herbert, how many of you have heard the name. Okay, Jo Koy, now how many of you have heard the name. He is a stand-up comedian who has appeared in a number of Netflix and Comedy Central specials. Other than that, he has also frequently appeared as a Panelist on E!’s late-night show ‘Chelsea Lately.’
Well, how well do you know about Jo Koy? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Jo Koy’s net worth in 2023, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Jo Koy to date.
Biography and Early Life
Jo was born on the 2nd of June 1971. Hess is of American – Filipino origin, his father, Jack Herbert, is from American origin, while his mother, Josie Morrison, is from the Philippines. His father was in US Air Force when he married his mother. His family has been travelling from Spanaway to Washington and to Las Vegas. When Jo was thirteen, his parents divorced, and from then on, he lived with his mother only, who also brought up his brothers Robert Herbert and Rowena Cook and an adopted sister Gemma Herbert.
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Jo Koy in 2023 and what is his height and weight? Well, Jo Koy’s age is 52 years old as of today’s date 27th September 2023 having been born on 2 June 1971. Though, he is 6′4″ in feet and inches and 193 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 132 lbs in Pound and 60kg in Kilograms.
Education
Jo got his initial schooling from Spanaway Lake High School and then from Foss High School in Tacoma. He also enrolled in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas but soon dropped out as he was determined to make a career in stand-up comedy.
Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids
After a long and happy relationship, Jo was married to Angie King, a Filipino – American singer. But, unfortunately, things didn’t work out between them, and they divorced. Though, they remain good friends and promote each other on social media. Currently, he is dating actress and singer Tia Carrare. But, it is also a known fact that Jo keeps his personal life as private as possible.
He also has a son from his ended marriage, named Joseph Herbert Junior or Lil Joe. Jo himself admits that his relationship was not great with his father, and that’s why specifically he maintains a more friendly attitude with his son. Interestingly, his stage name ‘Jo Koy’ was given to him by his family only, that too just casually as a nickname.
Is JO KOY Gay?
As per all the available information, there is no such information available. Also, we know as the fact that he was married to Angie King, though he is divorced now. But, he also has a son and is in a new relationship with Tia Carrare. So, his sexual orientation seems straight only by all means.
Professional Career
Jo was very interested in telling stories and doing comedies right from school time. He credits his mother, who always promoted him to follow his passion. He first appeared on the show ‘Catch a Rising Star’ at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. After the early success, he himself rented the Huntridge theatre. After that, a talent coordinator spotted him, after which he got his first television appearance on BET’s Comic View.
After that, he appeared in a number of shows starting from ‘Jamie Fox Presents: Laffapalooza!’. He performed in front of troops on multiple occasions and has also been a regular guest at Chelsea Handler’s roundtable discussion ‘E! Chelsea’s Lately’ for over 100 episodes. He performed in Carlos Mencia’s Punisher Tour and also started a podcast, ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.’ In 2020, Netflix also released ‘Jo Koy: In His Elements, a comedy special.
Awards
Jo has been a celebrated comedian over the years and has received a fair share of awards and recognitions. He has been honoured with the prestigious Canadian award ‘Gemini Award for Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series’ for ‘Just for Laughs.’ He has also won the showtime at the Apollo and became one of the very few to receive a standing ovation on the show ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.’
Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of JO KOY in 2023
Jo has been very successful over the years financially as well. He has released a number of successful comedy specials and has also done a lot of comedy tours. Because of that, As of 2023, his net worth stands at around $6 million, which we know is a very good amount as a comedian.
Jo Koy has been a vast and celebrated name when we talk about stand-up comedy. Starting from just a coffee shop, today, he has reached a place where thousands of fans arrive over the world to witness his comedy tours. His shows like Chelsea Lately have been running successfully for years. We would like to congratulate him on his career and also wish him all the best for his future endeavors.