Ken Jenkins

Biography

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.

In 1969, he co-founded the Actors Theatre of Louisville and served as the Associate Artistic Director for three years. This institution has produced playwrights such as Beth Henley and Marsha Norman. Jenkins previously appeared on the series Adult Math, as well as episodes of Homefront, The X-Files (episode "Medusa", season 8), Babylon 5 and "Evolution", the Season three premiere episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation "Sliders" (2 episodes, 1999–2000) Dust (2000) TV episode .... Professor Jack Bigelow - Revelations (1999) TV episode .... Robert Clark.

He has appeared in the movies Executive Decision, The Abyss, Air America, Last Man Standing, Fled, Gone in 60 Seconds, I Am Sam, The Sum of All Fears, Matewan, Courage Under Fire and the 1998 remake of Psycho. He appeared as the father of Fran Goldsmith in Stephen King's TV miniseries, The Stand. Jenkins also had a role in Clockstoppers.

Jenkins can sing and play the acoustic guitar, and is seen doing so on the Scrubs episodes "My Tuscaloosa Heart" and "My Musical".

Jenkins also has a recurring role on Cougar Town since October 27, 2010 as Jules' (played by Courteney Cox) father.

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Known For

A Series of Unfortunate Events 2017 ★ 7.4
Harvey Beaks 2015 ★ 6.3
black-ish 2014 ★ 7.0
Gravity Falls 2012 ★ 8.6
Cougar Town 2009 ★ 6.5
Scrubs 2001 ★ 8.1
Family Law 1999 ★ 8.1
Early Edition 1996 ★ 7.3
Sliders 1995 ★ 7.6
Cybill 1995 ★ 5.9
Chicago Hope 1994 ★ 7.2
Babylon 5 1994 ★ 8.0
The Stand 1994 ★ 6.8
The X-Files 1993 ★ 8.4
Mad About You 1992 ★ 6.8
Beverly Hills, 90210 1990 ★ 7.3
Star Trek: The Next Generation 1987 ★ 8.4
Wiseguy 1987 ★ 6.6
thirtysomething 1987 ★ 6.3
The Equalizer 1985 ★ 7.1
Newhart 1982 ★ 7.2
American Playhouse 1982 ★ 6.6
Knots Landing 1979 ★ 7.0
Great Performances 1971 ★ 6.1