David Choe Biography
David Choe is a skilled and award-winning American actor, musician, artist, and former journalist and podcast host based in Los Angeles. In addition, he has contributed illustrations and written content to various magazines, including Hustler, Ray Gun, and Vice.
David Choe Age| Birthday
How old is Choe? He is 47 years old as of 2023. He was born on April 21, 1976, in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.
David Choe Education
Choe joined and studied in the California College of the Arts.
David Choe Height|Weight
He stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70 kg.
David Choe Family
Choe was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in in Koreatown, Los Angeles, United States. His parents are born again Christians and originally from Korea.
David Choe Wife|Married
Choe likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he is in a relationship or not. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
David Choe Children| kids
Choe likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he has children or not. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
David Choe Career
Choe published a graphic novel titled “Slow Jams,” creating only 200 copies initially and distributing them at Comic-Con in 1998 with the hope of attracting a publisher. Subsequently, in 1999, he submitted “Slow Jams” for the Xeric Grant and received $5,000 to self-publish a second, expanded edition of 1,000 copies, which was released in 1999 with a cover price of $4. In 2005, Sean Parker, an internet entrepreneur and long-time admirer, invited Choe to paint explicit murals in the interior of Facebook’s first Silicon Valley office. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, commissioned him to create somewhat milder murals for their next office. In 2013, Choe initiated an internet-based podcast centered on lifestyle and entertainment in collaboration with adult film star Asa Akira, titled DVDASA.
Choe received an offer for a solo exhibit at the Santa Rosa Museum of Contemporary Art in 2005. His inaugural New York solo exhibit, titled “Gardeners of Eden,” took place in 2007 at Jonathan LeVine Gallery in Chelsea. In 2008, he presented his first solo exhibition in the UK, titled “Murderous Heart,” simultaneously at the London and Newcastle locations of Lazarides Gallery. Collaborating with Harry Kim in 2008, Choe produced an autobiographical documentary titled “Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David.” Choe played the role of Isaac Cho in the Netflix drama-comedy miniseries “Beef,” sharing the screen with Ali Wong and Steven Yeun in 2023. Additionally, he created the title cards for episodes 2 to 10 of the series.
Philanthropy
Choe has directed a significant portion of his artistic efforts towards charitable causes, partnering with foundations to contribute to their community initiatives. This includes activities such as raising funds for Haiti in collaboration with Yle Haiti, a foundation established by Wyclef Jean, engaging in art projects with the children of The LIDÈ Haiti Foundation, and creating art with the youth of South-Central LA at APCH.
Controversies
Choe made a statement acknowledging engaging in what he termed as “rapey behavior” with a masseuse. He justified this comment by characterizing the podcast as a work of fiction. In 2017, when commissioned to paint the Bowery Mural Wall, Choe faced opposition from fellow artists, including Swoon, a street artist who protested his involvement in the mural project through a public statement. Jasmine Wahi, another artist, co-organized a performance in front of the mural, expressing the intent to challenge the normalization of rape culture. The mural also faced quick defacement by graffiti artists.
In response, Choe publicly reiterated his denial of any history of sexual assault or rape and issued an apology for his initial podcast remarks. The resurgence of his podcast comments came to light again in April 2023, following the success of the Netflix drama-comedy miniseries “Beef.”
Films
- Thumbs Up! documentary web series, VBS.TV (2007–2010)
- The Last Dinosaur of the Congo with David Choe, VBS.TV (2011)
- We Are the Strange (voice of the character Rain), independent animated film by M dot Strange (2007)
- Dirty Hands: The Art and Crimes of David Choe, documentary film (2008)
- Vice, “50 Shades of Sasha Grey: How She Got into Porn & More” (appearance as Grey’s friend) (2010)
- Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, “Koreatown, Los Angeles,” season 1, episode 2 (2013)
- DVDASA podcast web show, starring B-Trivia, David Choe and porn superstar Asa Akira (2013)
- Vice, season 2, episodes 3, 6 and 11 (2014)
- The Mandalorian, season 2, episode 1 ” Chapter 9: The Marshal” as a ringside spectator (2020)
- Beef, as Isaac Cho (2023)
David Choe Salary|Net Worth
Choe has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 million.
Frequently asked questions about Choe
Who is Choe?
David Choe is a skilled and award-winning American actor, musician, artist, and former journalist and podcast host based in Los Angeles. In addition, he has contributed illustrations and written content to various magazines, including Hustler, Ray Gun, and Vice.
Is Choe Married?
Choe likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he is in a relationship or not. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Where does Choe Live?
This information is currently under review and will be updated once available.
