Ken Jeong to Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actor, Doctor, and Die-Hard Dodger Fan Earns Recognition for Television Career
Ken Jeong is set to receive his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his television career, which includes numerous movies and TV shows like NBC’s "Community."
Background and Early Career
Born in Detroit, Michigan, to a Korean-American family, Ken Jeong graduated from Duke University and later earned a medical degree from the University of North Carolina. He pursued his internal medicine residency in New Orleans while developing his comedy skills. Jeong’s early stand-up career took off when he won the Big Easy Laff Off, a comedy competition judged by former NBC Entertainment President Brandon Tartikoff and Improv founder Budd Friedman, who urged him to move to Los Angeles.
Breakthrough and Notable Roles
With his big break in 1997, Jeong portrayed a doctor on a USA Network crime drama, "The Big Easy." A major turning point came when Judd Apatow cast him as a short-tempered doctor in the 2007 romantic comedy "Knocked Up." He went on to have his first major role as the villain in the 2008 comedy "Role Models," and appeared in cult hits "Pineapple Express" and "Step Brothers."
The Hangover and Other Notable Movie Roles
Jeong’s role as Asian mobster Mr. Chow in the 2009 sleeper-hit comedy "The Hangover" earned him MTV Movie Awards nominations for best villain and a Teen Choice Award for choice movie villain. He reprised the role in "The Hangover Part II" (2011) and "The Hangover Part III" (2013). His other notable movie credits include "Crazy Rich Asians," "My Spy," "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," "The Duff," "Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween," and animated films like "Over The Moon" and "Scoob."
Television and Host
Jeong has supplied voices for various animated films and hosts the Fox music game show "I Can See Your Voice." He will star in the December 3 episode of the Fox crime anthology series "Accused" as a kind-hearted jewelry store owner uncovering his wife’s secret past.
Walk of Fame Ceremony
The star-studded ceremony will take place on Wednesday, with Randall Park, a Korean-American actor and star of ABC’s "Fresh Off the Boat," and Joel McHale, a castmate from Jeong’s TV series "Community," in attendance. Robin Thicke, a panelist on Jeong’s singing competition show "The Masked Singer," will also join the event.
Conclusion
Ken Jeong’s illustrious career in the entertainment industry has earned him a well-deserved spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With his stand-up comedy and acting credits, he has established himself as a talented and versatile performer.
FAQs
Q: What is Ken Jeong’s background?
A: Ken Jeong was born in Detroit, Michigan, to a Korean-American family. He graduated from Duke University and earned a medical degree from the University of North Carolina.
Q: What is Ken Jeong’s earliest notable role?
A: His early stand-up career took off when he won the Big Easy Laff Off, a comedy competition judged by former NBC Entertainment President Brandon Tartikoff and Improv founder Budd Friedman.
Q: What is Ken Jeong’s role in "The Hangover" franchise?
A: He played the role of Asian mobster Mr. Chow in the 2009 comedy and reprised the role in "The Hangover Part II" (2011) and "The Hangover Part III" (2013).
