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 and starred in the sitcom Dr. Ken. His filmography includes appearances in movies such as Knocked Up, Role Models, Crazy Rich Asians, and Tom & Jerry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1992: Emceeing at Duke University

In 1992, Ken Jeong emceed The Comedy Spot programming series on Duke University campus, opening for Margaret Cho, Jeff Dunham, and others.

1993: Emceeing at Duke University

In 1993, Ken Jeong continued emceeing The Comedy Spot programming series on Duke University campus, showcasing his comedic talents.

1995: Big Easy Laff-Off Win

In 1995, while still in residency, Ken Jeong won the Big Easy Laff-Off.

1998: Move to Los Angeles and Practice Medicine

In 1998, Ken Jeong moved to Los Angeles and began practicing medicine as a physician of internal medicine at Kaiser Permanente while performing at comedy clubs.

2002: Comedy Central's Comic Groove

In 2002, Ken Jeong appeared on Comedy Central's Comic Groove. Jeong was also on Kims of Comedy.

2006: Coached by Natalia Lazarus

In 2006, Ken Jeong began studying with director Natalia Lazarus who coached him for his film debut in Knocked Up.

2006: Transition to Full-Time Acting

In 2006, Ken Jeong gave up his medical practice to pursue a full-time acting career after his breakout role in Knocked Up.

May 22, 2011: Hosted 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 American Heart Association PSA

On June 15, 2011, Ken Jeong was featured in a Hands Only CPR PSA campaign from the American Heart Association.

2012: Agreements with Jamie Foxx

In 2012, Jamie Foxx and Ken Jeong agreed to star in movies written and produced by the other.

2012: Continued Coaching with Natalia Lazarus

In 2012, Natalia Lazarus continued to coach Ken Jeong for his film and television roles through The Hangover Part II.

2013: Appearances in Pain & Gain and The Hangover Part III

In 2013, Ken Jeong appeared in Michael Bay's Pain & Gain as Johnny Wu and returned in an expanded role as Mr. Chow in The Hangover Part III.

May 7, 2015: Dr. Ken Series Ordered by ABC

On May 7, 2015, ABC ordered the Dr. Ken series, starring Ken Jeong, to debut in the 2015–16 TV season.

October 2, 2015: Dr. Ken Series Premiere

On October 2, 2015, the Dr. Ken series, starring Ken Jeong, premiered on ABC.

August 2018: Panelist on The Masked Singer

In August 2018, Ken Jeong was cast as a celebrity panelist on Fox's The Masked Singer.

2019: Release of Comedy Special

In 2019, Ken Jeong's first comedy special, You Complete Me, Ho, was released on Netflix.

February 2020: Host of I Can See Your Voice

In February 2020, Ken Jeong was named as the host and co-executive producer of Fox's music game show I Can See Your Voice.

March 2020: Started a Podcast

In March 2020, Ken Jeong started a podcast with Joel McHale called The Darkest Timeline with Ken Jeong & Joel McHale.

July 2021: Guest Judge on Crime Scene Kitchen

In July 2021, Ken Jeong appeared with Joel McHale as a guest judge on Crime Scene Kitchen.

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.

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