Career Timeline of Ken Jeong: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Ken Jeong, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Ken Jeong is an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for his roles as Leslie Chow in The Hangover film series and Ben Chang in the sitcom Community. He also created, wrote, and produced the sitcom Dr. Ken, portraying the lead character. Jeong's film credits include Knocked Up, Role Models, Furry Vengeance, The Duff, Ride Along 2, Crazy Rich Asians, Scoob!, and Tom & Jerry, demonstrating his versatility in comedic and dramatic roles.
1992: Emceeing The Comedy Spot Programming Series
In 1992, Ken Jeong emceed The Comedy Spot programming series on Duke University campus, opening for Margaret Cho, Jeff Dunham, and others.
1993: Emceeing The Comedy Spot Programming Series
In 1993, Ken Jeong emceed The Comedy Spot programming series on Duke University campus, opening for Margaret Cho, Jeff Dunham, and others.
1995: Big Easy Laff-Off Win and Encouragement to Move to Los Angeles
In 1995, Ken Jeong won the Big Easy Laff-Off while still in residency. NBC president Brandon Tartikoff and The Improv founder Budd Friedman urged Jeong to move to Los Angeles.
1998: Move to Los Angeles and Medical Practice
In 1998, Ken Jeong moved to Los Angeles and practiced medicine for several years as a physician of internal medicine at a Kaiser Permanente hospital in Woodland Hills. He also began performing regularly at comedy clubs.
2002: Comedy Central's Comic Groove Spot
In 2002, Ken Jeong landed a spot on Comedy Central's Comic Groove and was also on Kims of Comedy.
2006: Transition to Full-Time Acting Career
In 2006, Ken Jeong gave up his medical practice in favor of a full-time career in the entertainment industry. He maintains his medical license.
2006: Coaching with Natalia Lazarus
In 2006, Ken Jeong started studying with director Natalia Lazarus at the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory where she coached him for his film debut in Knocked Up.
2007: Knocked Up Film Appearance
In 2007, Ken Jeong appeared in the film 'Knocked Up'.
2008: Role Models Film Appearance
In 2008, Ken Jeong appeared in the film 'Role Models'.
2009: The Hangover and Community Debut
In 2009, Ken Jeong rose to prominence for playing Leslie Chow in 'The Hangover' film series and Ben Chang in the NBC sitcom 'Community'.
2010: Furry Vengeance Film Appearance
In 2010, Ken Jeong appeared in the film 'Furry Vengeance'.
2010: Teen Choice Awards and MTV Movie Awards Nominations and Adidas Campaign
In 2010, Ken Jeong was nominated for the show Community's 'Male Breakout Star' at the Teen Choice Awards and for two MTV Movie Awards, winning Best WTF Moment and Best Villain for The Hangover. He also starred as "Slim Chin" in an Adidas basketball marketing campaign.
May 22, 2011: Hosting the Billboard Music Awards
On May 22, 2011, Ken Jeong hosted the 2011 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on ABC.
June 15, 2011: Featured in Hands Only CPR PSA Campaign
On June 15, 2011, Ken Jeong was featured in a Hands Only CPR PSA campaign from the American Heart Association.
2012: Coaching with Natalia Lazarus
From 2006 until 2012, Natalia Lazarus coached Ken Jeong for all of his film and television roles through The Hangover Part II.
2012: Agreement with Jamie Foxx to Star in Each Other's Movies and Voice Role in Bob's Burgers
In 2012, Jamie Foxx and Ken Jeong agreed to star in movies written and produced by the other. Ken Jeong also started as the voice of Dr. Yap in the animated comedy series Bob's Burgers.
2013: Appearances in Pain & Gain, The Hangover Part III and Turbo
In 2013, Ken Jeong appeared in Michael Bay's Pain & Gain as Johnny Wu, returned as Mr. Chow in The Hangover Part III, and voiced Kim Ly in the animated film Turbo.
2013: The Hangover Film Series Concludes
In 2013, Ken Jeong concluded his role as Leslie Chow in 'The Hangover' film series.
May 7, 2015: Dr. Ken Series Ordered by ABC
On May 7, 2015, ABC ordered the series 'Dr. Ken', starring Ken Jeong, Suzy Nakamura, Dave Foley, Tisha Campbell, and Jonathan Slavin, to debut in the 2015–16 TV season. Ken Jeong starred, wrote, and executive produced the pilot of the ABC medical comedy.
October 2, 2015: Dr. Ken Series Premiere on ABC
On October 2, 2015, the series 'Dr. Ken' premiered on ABC, starring Ken Jeong, Suzy Nakamura, Dave Foley, Tisha Campbell, and Jonathan Slavin.
2015: Dr. Ken Sitcom Creation
In 2015, Ken Jeong created, wrote, and produced the ABC sitcom 'Dr. Ken', in which he portrays the titular character.
2016: Ride Along 2 Film Appearance
In 2016, Ken Jeong appeared in the film 'Ride Along 2'.
2017: Dr. Ken Sitcom Conclusion
In 2017, Ken Jeong's sitcom 'Dr. Ken', which he created, wrote, and produced, concluded.
August 2018: Casting as Panelist on The Masked Singer
In August 2018, Fox cast Ken Jeong as a celebrity panelist on its upcoming music competition series 'The Masked Singer', based on the South Korean series King of Mask Singer. Additionally, Jeong appeared as a panelist on the first series of the British adaptation of the show.
2018: Crazy Rich Asians Film Appearance
In 2018, Ken Jeong appeared in the film 'Crazy Rich Asians'.
January 2019: Guest Appearance on King of Mask Singer
In January 2019, Ken Jeong made a guest appearance on King of Mask Singer, performing "Creep" by Radiohead as the Golden Pig.
2019: Release of Comedy Special You Complete Me, Ho
In 2019, Ken Jeong's first comedy special, 'You Complete Me, Ho', was released on Netflix. The Epilepsy Foundation issued a statement regarding a joke in the performance that used an inaccurately referenced seizure first aid technique.
February 2020: Hosting I Can See Your Voice
In February 2020, Fox named Ken Jeong as host and co-executive producer of its upcoming music game show 'I Can See Your Voice', also based on a South Korean format.
March 2020: Starting The Darkest Timeline Podcast
In March 2020, Ken Jeong started a podcast with fellow Community actor Joel McHale, 'The Darkest Timeline with Ken Jeong & Joel McHale', as a response to the social isolation brought on by COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Scoob! Film Appearance
In 2020, Ken Jeong appeared in the film 'Scoob!'.
July 2021: Guest Judge on Crime Scene Kitchen and Voice of Sprout Cloverleaf in My Little Pony
In July 2021, Ken Jeong appeared with Joel McHale as a guest judge on Crime Scene Kitchen. Also in 2021, Ken Jeong provided the voice of Sprout Cloverleaf in the Netflix animated film My Little Pony: A New Generation.
2021: Hosting New Year's Eve Special and Voicing Dynomutt in Scoob!
In 2021, Ken Jeong and Joel McHale were the new hosts of Fox's New Year's Eve special New Year's Eve Toast & Roast 2021. He also voiced Dynomutt in the Scooby-Doo animated film Scoob!.
2021: Tom & Jerry Film Appearance
In 2021, Ken Jeong appeared in the film 'Tom & Jerry'.
April 2022: Walk Off from The Masked Singer
In April 2022, Ken Jeong walked off the show 'The Masked Singer' after Rudy Giuliani was revealed as the latest singer on the show.
October 2023: Announcement of Syndicated Talk Show
In October 2023, it was announced that Ken Jeong would host a syndicated talk show developed by Debmar-Mercury and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame that same year.
2024: Premiere of Syndicated Talk Show
Ken Jeong's syndicated talk show developed by Debmar-Mercury, which was announced in October 2023, was originally set to premiere in 2024.
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