John Cho is a Korean-American actor known for his roles in film and television. He was born on June 16, 1972, in Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. Cho is best known for his role as Harold Lee in the "Harold and Kumar" film series, as well as his role as Hikaru Sulu in the rebooted "Star Trek" film series. He has also appeared in several other films, including "American Pie" (1999), "Better Luck Tomorrow" (2002), "The Grudge" (2004), "Identity Thief" (2013), and "Searching" (2018), which he also co-produced. In addition to his work in film, Cho has also had a successful career in television. He starred in the ABC sitcom "Selfie" (2014) and has made guest appearances on shows such as "How I Met Your Mother," "The Mindy Project," and "Difficult People." He also played a recurring role on the Netflix series "The Exorcist" (2017).