Joel Kim Booster

Joel Kim Booster is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer recognized for his diverse contributions across film, television, and stand-up comedy. After performing a stand-up set on Conan in 2016, Joel Kim Booster rapidly ascended in the comedy world, delivering a 30-minute special for Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents in 2017. He subsequently released his critically acclaimed debut stand-up album, ‘Model Minority,’ on November 3, 2018, which garnered attention for its incisive commentary on identity. The same year, Booster expanded his acting portfolio with appearances in the film Viper Club alongside Susan Sarandon and in Netflix’s The Week Of.

and launched the popular podcast Urgent Care with Joel Kim Booster + Mitra Jouhari with Mitra Jouhari under Earwolf. The year 2022 marked a pivotal moment for Booster, achieving widespread critical and mainstream recognition. He notably wrote, produced, and starred in the romantic comedy film Fire Island, which premiered to acclaim on Hulu. The film, a modern adaptation praised for its cinematography, narrative faithfulness, and authentic portrayal of friendship, co-starred Margaret Cho, Bowen Yang, and Conrad Ricamora.

Its success led to an Ensemble Tribute at the Gotham Independent Film Awards (2022) and a GLAAD Media Award (2023), in addition to securing two Primetime Emmy nominations in 2023 for its compelling narrative and performances. Concurrently, Booster released his acclaimed stand-up special, Joel Kim Booster: Psychosexual, on Netflix, which was praised by critics for its insightful deconstruction of identity through humor. Building on this success, Booster joined the cast of the Apple TV+ series Loot in a main role as Nicholas in 2022, a role he continues to embody. His multi-hyphenate career continues to flourish across acting, comedy, writing, and producing, solidifying his position as a dynamic and compelling voice in contemporary entertainment.