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August 20, 1940 in Dayton, OH
Biography:After building a career as a character actor playing dozens of military men and cops, Ken Jenkins founds steady work and notoriety in 2001 when he was cast as Chief of Medicine Dr. Bob Kelso on NBC's Scrubs. Born in Dayton, OH, Jenkins began acting on the stage in the 1960s and continued to be a presence in the theater world throughout the '70s and into the '80s before transitioning to a screen career. His film roles included such varying and prominent features as Matewan and The Abyss, and his TV work included work on everything from Newhart to Star Trek: The Next Generation. In 1991, Jenkins got his first taste of regular series work when he was cast on the acclaimed family drama Homefront, which lasted two seasons. More supporting work followed before the creators of Scrubs came knocking and offered the role for which he would come to be best known. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
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(L to R): Cast of "Scrubs", Ken Jenkins, Judy Reyes, Donald Faison, Zach Braff, Producer...
(L to R): Cast of "Scrubs", Ken Jenkins, Judy Reyes, Donald Faison, Zach Braff, Producer...
Ken Jenkins of "Scrubs"
Ken Jenkins of "Scrubs"
Ken Jenkins of "Scrubs"
(L to R): The Cast of "Scrubs", Ken Jenkins, Judy Reyes, Donald Faison, Zach Braff,...
Judy Reyes, producer Bill Lawrence, Ken Jenkins, Sarah Chalke, Zach Braff, Neil Flynn, Donald Faison...
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