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Ken Jeong - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 13, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Age | 56 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Ken Jeong's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Portraying Leslie Chow in 'The Hangover' trilogy and Ben Chang on the TV series 'Community'. |
Intro
Ken Jeong is an American comedian, actor, producer, writer, and former physician, best known for his roles in the television show 'Community' and the 'The Hangover' film series.
Early Life & Background
Ken Jeong was born to South Korean immigrant parents. He grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina, where his father was a professor at A&T State University. Jeong excelled academically, attending Duke University and later obtaining his M.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Career Highlights
- Gained widespread recognition for his role as Leslie Chow in 'The Hangover' trilogy (2009–2013).
- Starred as Ben Chang in the NBC sitcom 'Community' (2009–2015).
- Created and starred in the sitcom 'Dr. Ken' (2015–2017), loosely based on his own experiences as a physician.
- Judge on FOX's 'The Masked Singer' (2019–present).
- Stand-up comedian and frequent guest on late-night and award shows.
Trivia
- Jeong is a licensed physician and practiced medicine before pursuing full-time acting.
- He improvised many of his lines in 'The Hangover', including the iconic "Toodle-oo, mother****er!"
- He is fluent in Korean and has discussed his heritage and medical background in various interviews.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Ken Jeong?
Ken Jeong is 56 years old.
When was Ken Jeong born?
Ken Jeong was born the 13 July 1969.
Where is Ken Jeong from?
Detroit, Michigan, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 13th, 1969, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 13, 1969, the Soviet Union launched the Luna 15 spacecraft, an unmanned mission aimed at returning lunar soil samples to Earth. The mission was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
- Day of the week: July 13th, 1969 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: In The Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) by Zager & Evans
- #1 UK song: Something In The Air by Thunderclap Newman
- Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill
Check the link for more news and curiosities on July 13th, 1969.