Ken Jeong Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Ken Jeong is a Korean-American actor, comedian, producer, former physician, and writer. He is best known for playing the role of Mr. Chow in the comedy trilogy, Hangover; for portraying the character of Ben Chang on the sitcom, Community; and for playing the lead role in ABC’s sitcom, Dr. Ken, for which he also served as the creator, writer, and executive producer. Ken has also made a reputation for himself as a comedian and his social media fan base is also strong with over 700k followers on Instagram.

Sun Sign

Cancer

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

Education

Ken went to the Walter Hines Page High School. He later studied medicine at Duke University and then got his M.D. in 1995, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

Manager

Ken is represented by Brett Carducci of Aligned Entertainment.

Girlfriend / Spouse

Ken Jeong has dated –

1. Tran Ho (2004-Present) – Ken is married to a Vietnamese doctor named Tran Ho. They are blessed with twin daughters, Alexa Jeong and Zooey Jeong, born in 2007.

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Puffy cheeks

Brand Endorsements

Ken has appeared in a TV commercial for Coca-Cola in 2012.

Best Known For

• Appearing in the music video of the song, What’s It Gonna Be? 
• Portraying the character of Mr. Chow in the famous comedy trilogy, Hangover

First Film

Ken made his theatrical film debut as Dr. Kuni in the romantic comedy film, Knocked Up, in 2007.

First TV Show

He made his first TV show appearance as Dr. Tang in the crime drama series, The Big Easy, in 1997.

Ken Jeong Favorite Things

• Meal – Parmesan Chicken
• Musician Or Song – Can’t Stop by
• Celebrity Crush –
• Books – Eleven Rings by Phil Jackson
• Sport – Basketball

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Ken Jeong Facts

1. Ken was a bright student and was in the Quiz Bowl team of the school. He used to play the violin and was elected to student council as well.
2. His parents were Korean immigrants who migrated to the United States before his birth.
3. He left his career in medicine to pursue his passion for acting.
4. While studying medicine, Ken used to perform at open mic shows at Charlie Goodnights and Tootie’s Durham Comedy Club.
5. He used to perform in front of small audiences comprising of nearly 20 to 30 people.
6. It was after he had won the Big Easy Laff-Off in 1995 that he was urged by the judges of the show to move to Los Angeles and pursue acting.
7. Ken Jeong started performing at the comedy clubs such as The Improv and Laugh Factory on a regular basis after winning Big Easy Laff-Off.
8. After moving to Los Angeles, he still practiced as a physician for many years.
9. Out of all his performances, he is best known for playing the Asian-mobster, Mr. Chow, in the famous hit comedy, The Hangover, starring , , and , for which he won MTV Movie Award for Best Villain in 2010.
10. He played the lead in ABC’s sitcom, Dr. Ken, that was loosely based on his real life. Besides that, he was also the creator, writer, and executive producer for the series.
11. In an interview with the People magazine, he said that he was very intense as a doctor and that people used to get shocked when they got to know that he was also a stand-up comedian.
12. Visit his official website @ kenjeong.com.

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