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Ken Jenkins

Bio: Ken Jenkins (born August 28, 1940) is an American actor, best known for his role as Dr. Bob Kelso, the curmudgeonly Chief of Medicine on the American comedy Scrubs
Born: Wed, Aug 28 1940
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, USA
Ken Jenkins is 84 years old
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Poster of Girls Weekend
Girls Weekend
Ken Jenkins was 78 in Girls Weekend as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2019
Poster of All the Way
All the Way
Ken Jenkins was 75 in All the Way as 'Howard W. Smith'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 23 2016
Poster of Welcome to Paradise
Welcome to Paradise
Ken Jenkins was 67 in Welcome to Paradise as 'Reverend McNamara'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2007
Poster of The Sum of All Fears
The Sum of All Fears
Ken Jenkins was 61 in The Sum of All Fears as 'Admiral Pollack'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of Home Room
Home Room
Ken Jenkins was 61 in Home Room as 'Police Captain'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 2002
Poster of Clockstoppers
Clockstoppers
Ken Jenkins was 61 in Clockstoppers as 'NSA Agent Moore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of I Am Sam
I Am Sam
Ken Jenkins was 61 in I Am Sam as 'Judge Philip McNeily'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 2001
Poster of The Tailor of Panama
The Tailor of Panama
Ken Jenkins was 60 in The Tailor of Panama as 'Morecombe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 2001
Poster of Lucky Numbers
Lucky Numbers
Ken Jenkins was 60 in Lucky Numbers as 'Dan Schuff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of Thirst
Thirst
Ken Jenkins was 58 in Thirst as 'Lou Wolford'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 1998
Poster of Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing
Ken Jenkins was 56 in Last Man Standing as 'Captain Tom Pickett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of Fled
Fled
Ken Jenkins was 55 in Fled as 'Warden Nichols'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1996
Poster of Courage Under Fire
Courage Under Fire
Ken Jenkins was 55 in Courage Under Fire as 'Joel Walden'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 1996
Poster of Executive Decision
Executive Decision
Ken Jenkins was 55 in Executive Decision as 'General Wood'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1996
Poster of Past the Bleachers
Past the Bleachers
Ken Jenkins was 54 in Past the Bleachers as 'Hilton Burberry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 02 1995
Poster of White Mile
White Mile
Ken Jenkins was 53 in White Mile as 'Jerry Taggart'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 21 1994
Poster of A Time to Heal
A Time to Heal
Ken Jenkins was 53 in A Time to Heal as 'Don'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1994
Poster of In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness
In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness
Ken Jenkins was 53 in In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness as 'Bob Newsom'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1994
Poster of And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On
Ken Jenkins was 53 in And the Band Played On as 'Dr. Dennis Donohue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of A House of Secrets and Lies
A House of Secrets and Lies
Ken Jenkins was 52 in A House of Secrets and Lies as 'Ed Norwood'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1992
Poster of Crossing the Bridge
Crossing the Bridge
Ken Jenkins was 52 in Crossing the Bridge as 'Lou Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1992
Poster of In Broad Daylight
In Broad Daylight
Ken Jenkins was 50 in In Broad Daylight as 'Bob Webb'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1991
Poster of Edge of Honor
Edge of Honor
Ken Jenkins was 50 in Edge of Honor as 'Bo Dubs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1991
Poster of Descending Angel
Descending Angel
Ken Jenkins was 50 in Descending Angel as 'Sam Murray'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1990
Poster of Dark Avenger
Dark Avenger
Ken Jenkins was 50 in Dark Avenger
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 1990
Poster of Air America
Air America
Ken Jenkins was 49 in Air America as 'Major Donald Lemond'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1990
Poster of By Dawn's Early Light
By Dawn's Early Light
Ken Jenkins was 49 in By Dawn's Early Light as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1990
Poster of Shattered Dreams
Shattered Dreams
Ken Jenkins was 49 in Shattered Dreams as 'Hal Witt'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1990
Poster of In Country
In Country
Ken Jenkins was 49 in In Country as 'Jim Holly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1989
Poster of Breaking Point
Breaking Point
Ken Jenkins was 48 in Breaking Point as 'Col. Lowe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of The Abyss
The Abyss
Ken Jenkins was 48 in The Abyss as 'Gerard Kirkhill'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 1989
Poster of Roe vs. Wade
Roe vs. Wade
Ken Jenkins was 48 in Roe vs. Wade
Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1989
Poster of The Outside Woman
The Outside Woman
Ken Jenkins was 48 in The Outside Woman as 'Junior Miller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 12 1989
Poster of Unconquered
Unconquered
Ken Jenkins was 48 in Unconquered as 'Dr. Smith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1989
Poster of Disaster at Silo 7
Disaster at Silo 7
Ken Jenkins was 48 in Disaster at Silo 7 as 'Clarence'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 1988
Poster of Matewan
Matewan
Ken Jenkins was 47 in Matewan as 'Sephus Purcell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1987
Poster of What Comes Around
What Comes Around
Ken Jenkins was 44 in What Comes Around as 'Larry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1985
Poster of Heart of Steel
Heart of Steel
Ken Jenkins was 43 in Heart of Steel as 'Priest'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1983
Poster of In Fashion
In Fashion
Ken Jenkins was 33 in In Fashion as 'Aubin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of A Series of Unfortunate Events
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Ken Jenkins was 76+ in A Series of Unfortunate Events as 'Elder Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 2017
Poster of Harvey Beaks
Harvey Beaks
Ken Jenkins was 74+ in Harvey Beaks as 'Blister (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 28 2015
Poster of black-ish
black-ish
Ken Jenkins was 74+ in black-ish as 'Bernie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2014
Poster of Back in the Game
Back in the Game
Ken Jenkins was 73+ in Back in the Game as 'Warden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2013
Poster of Gravity Falls
Gravity Falls
Ken Jenkins was 71+ in Gravity Falls as 'Pa Duskerton (voice), Pa (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 15 2012
Poster of Cougar Town
Cougar Town
Ken Jenkins was 69+ in Cougar Town as 'Chick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of Scrubs
Scrubs
Ken Jenkins was 61+ in Scrubs as 'Bob Kelso'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Ken Jenkins was 59+ in Family Law as 'Judge William Jankowski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Oh Baby
Oh Baby
Ken Jenkins was 57+ in Oh Baby as 'Fred Calloway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 26 1998
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
Ken Jenkins was 56+ in Early Edition
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Ken Jenkins was 54+ in Hiroshima as 'Secretary of State James F. Byrnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 06 1995
Poster of Sliders
Sliders
Ken Jenkins was 54+ in Sliders as 'Robert Clark, Professor Jack Bigelow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of Cybill
Cybill
Ken Jenkins was 54+ in Cybill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 02 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Ken Jenkins was 54+ in Chicago Hope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of The Stand
The Stand
Ken Jenkins was 53+ in The Stand as 'Peter Goldsmith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 08 1994
Poster of Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Ken Jenkins was 53+ in Babylon 5 as 'Captain Trevor Hall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Ken Jenkins was 53+ in The X-Files as 'Deputy Chief Karras'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Ken Jenkins was 52+ in Mad About You as 'Jack Farrer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of Hearts Afire
Hearts Afire
Ken Jenkins was 52+ in Hearts Afire as 'Mr. Conway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992
Poster of Homefront
Homefront
Ken Jenkins was 51+ in Homefront
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1991
Poster of Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Ken Jenkins was 50+ in Beverly Hills, 90210
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1990
Poster of Mancuso, F.B.I.
Mancuso, F.B.I.
Ken Jenkins was 49+ in Mancuso, F.B.I.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1989
Poster of thirtysomething
thirtysomething
Ken Jenkins was 47+ in thirtysomething
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1987
Poster of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Ken Jenkins was 47+ in Star Trek: The Next Generation as 'Dr. Paul Stubbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of Wiseguy
Wiseguy
Ken Jenkins was 47+ in Wiseguy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Ken Jenkins was 45+ in The Equalizer as 'Sheriff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Ken Jenkins was 42+ in Newhart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Ken Jenkins was 39+ in Knots Landing as 'Border Thug'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Ken Jenkins was 30+ in Great Performances as 'Aubin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971