Ken Jenkins

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Recent Role:
Dr. Robert "Bob" Kelso on Scrubs
Gender:
Male
Born:
8-28-1940
Birthplace:
Dayton, Ohio
Birth Name:
Kenneth Jenkins
AKA:
Kenneth Jenkins
Ken Jenkins has been acting for the vast majority of his life. He began acting in various high school theatre productions in Dayton, where he was born and raised. Jenkins studied acting at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, not far from his home town. Whilst studying at Antioch, Jenkins also appeared on Broadway as well as in productions with several regional companies. In 1969, he co-founded the Actor's Theatre of Louisville and served as the Associate Artistic Director for three years. This institution has produced some of America's best budding playwrights such as Beth Henley and… More Marsha Norman.





Throughout the duration of his career, Ken Jenkins has been involved in numerous plays in a variety of roles including actor, director and playwright. He has, on average, been involved in approximately 10 plays a year over the course of his 30 year career. Jenkins' has made many television appearances since his debut in 1974. He co-starred on 'Homefront' for two seasons as well as a recurring role on 'Wiseguy'. Jenkins also guest-starred on 'The X-Files', 'Family Law' and 'Chicago Hope'. He has performed in several television movies, as well, including 'Thirst', 'Hiroshima' and 'And the Band Played On'. He is most famous for his role on the hit TV show, Scrubs, where he plays Sacred Heart's Chief of Medicine, Dr. Robert "Bob" Kelso.





On January 1st, 1970, Ken Jenkins married Katharine Houghton, niece of famous American actress, Katharine Hepburn.

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    10 Perfect
    The funniest character on Scrubs bar none. hide show

    Dr.Kelso is the funniest character on the tv show scrubs. His racist, sexist, and downright inappropriate comments are nothing short of genius. So many quotable lines!

    This had me in stitches:
    "HOSPITAL -- NURSES' STATION
    Dr. Kelso and Ted are there, with Carla and Nurse Roberts behind the desk along with a few of their co-workers.
    J.D. passes through.

    J.D.'s Narration: Dr. Kelso was having a little female trouble of his own.

    Carla: Dr. Kelso, the sexual harassment around here has gotten out of control. Yesterday somebody asked Laverne if her boobs were made for walking! It's rude! ...And it makes no sense.

    Nurse Roberts: Paris and Nikki were not amused.

    Carla: You named your breasts after the Hilton sisters?

    Nurse Roberts: Other way around, sugar!

    Ted the Lawyer: Ladies, this hospital's policy on sexual harassment is well-established. Plus--

    Dr. Kelso: I'll handle this. I think what Garfunkle here is trying to say is that you should all take a second, think seriously about what's really bothering you, and then have a big group unbunching of your panties.

    They all gasp, offended, as he walks away."

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    ze_89_us Added Jan 7, 2009 All my reviews
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    8 Great
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    Ken Jenkins is a really cool actor actually, though he is now kind of old and his filmography will be kind to extend, but still I think that he acts really cool. His role in Scrubs is so funny and I think that he is one of the best characters over there, also he has a pear in quite a good movies. He is really good.

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    NoOneIsAlone Added Feb 20, 2007 All my reviews
 

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