Ken Jeong

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Biography

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 …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer

Born

Kendrick Kang-Joh Jeong on July 13, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan, USA

Career Milestones

2011

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

2010

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

2010

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

2010

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

2009

Made debut as series regular Señor Chang on NBC's "Community"

2009

Played a supporting role in the comedy "All About Steve"

2009

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

2008

Appeared in the Judd Apatow produced "Pineapple Express"

2008

Played the villain in "Role Models"

2007

Made his feature film debut as Dr. Kuni in Judd Apatow's "Knocked Up"

2006

Guest-starred on an episode of HBO's "Entourage"

2006

Released the comedy DVD, "The Kims of Comedy"

2006

Joined fellow comedian Mike O'Connell for "Million Dollar Strong," a spoof rap duo on YouTube

2005

Appeared on an episode of NBC's "The Office"

2004

Appeared on Oxygen's hidden camera show "Girls Behaving Badly: Revenge of the Boys"

Moved to Los Angeles and began performing regularly at the Improv and Laugh Factory comedy clubs

1995

Had first big break when he won the Big Easy Laff Off

Awards

2010

MTV Movie Award for Best Villain in The Hangover

2010

MTV Movie Award for Best WTF Moment in The Hangover