 He was featured in two Off-Broadway plays by playwright Prince Gomolvilas, "Donut Holes in Orbit" and "Big Hunk o’ Burnin’ Love," and was a big hit with the audience.He appeared in a variety of stage and television roles, including Shakespeare’s Puck, Bill Clinton’s political adviser on "Saturday Night Live" and George W. Bush’s voice on "Late Night with David Letterman".After four movie appearances, Cheng co-starred opposite Woody Allen in "Hollywood Ending".