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Ken Jeong

  • Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Birthday: July 13, 1969

A real-life physician-turned-actor, Ken Jeong lit up the Hollywood radar with scene-stealing performances in high-grossing feature comedies like "Knocked Up" (2007) and "The Hangover" (2009). As a medical student in North Carolina, Jeong performed stand-up comedy in local clubs. He continued to hone his act while serving a residency in New Orleans, where in 1995 he won a comedy contest that was judged by former NBC entertainment president Brandon Tartikoff and Improv Comedy Club founder Budd Friedman. Both men encouraged Jeo…more

Career Milestones

  • 2011

    Reprised role as 'Mr. Chow' in "The Hangover Part II"

  • 2010

    Cast in the the "Twilight" spoof film, "Vampires Suck"

  • 2010

    Co-starred with Brendan Fraser in the family comedy "Furry Vengeance"

  • 2010

    Voiced the Scientist character in the animated film "Despicable Me"

  • 2009

    Had breakout role as Asian mobster 'Mr. Chow' in "The Hangover"

Awards

  • 2010

    MTV Movie Awards: Best WTF Moment