Ken Jeong
Comedian and Actor
Miami Connection
Ken Jeong engaged University of Miami students in 2019, sharing his atypical journey from medicine to Hollywood and emphasizing minority representation in film, inspiring discussions on race and career risks. His appearances at the 2016 Miami Walk of Fame for Ride Along 2 and 2018 promotional events for Crazy Rich Asians boosted local entertainment visibility and cultural events in South Florida. Ongoing tour dates in Miami highlight his continued draw to the region's audiences.
About
Born in Detroit to South Korean immigrant parents, Ken Jeong pursued medicine, earning his MD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completing residency in internal medicine in New Orleans while moonlighting as a stand-up comedian. He transitioned to full-time entertainment after encouragement from his wife, rising to fame as Leslie Chow in The Hangover series and Ben Chang in Community, with additional highlights including Dr. Ken, Crazy Rich Asians, and judging on The Masked Singer. Jeong has connected with Miami through high-profile visits, speaking at the University of Miami in 2019 on career paths and race in film as part of the What Matters to U series. He also appeared at the Miami Walk of Fame in 2016 for Ride Along 2 and promoted Crazy Rich Asians on a Miami morning show in 2018. Currently, he tours with comedy shows, including scheduled performances in Miami-area venues.