Ken Jenkins’s filmography
Known for
All roles, 75
Newest first
- 2019
Girls Weekend, Tom, actor. - 2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events, Elder Sam, actor · 2 eps.. - 2016
All the Way, Howard W. Smith, actor. - 2015
Harvey Beaks, Blister (voice), actor · 3 eps.. - 2014
black-ish, Bernie, actor · 1 ep.. - 2013
Back in the Game, Warden, actor · 1 ep.. - 2012
Gravity Falls, Pa Duskerton (voice), Pa (voice), actor · 1 ep.. - 2009
Cougar Town, Chick, actor · 19 eps..
Scrubs: Interns, Bob Kelso, actor · 1 ep..
Scrubs: Med School, Dr. Bob Kelso, actor · 13 eps..
Show the other 65From Welcome to Paradise (2007) to Great Performances (1971)
- 2007
Welcome to Paradise, Reverend McNamara, actor. - 2003
My Charlie Brown Christmas, Dr. Kelso as Violet, actor. - 2002
The Sum of All Fears, Admiral Pollack, actor.
Clockstoppers, NSA Agent Moore, actor.
Home Room, Police Captain, actor. - 2001
I Am Sam, Judge Philip McNeily, actor.
The Tailor of Panama, Morecombe, actor.
Scrubs, Bob Kelso, actor · 176 eps.. - 2000
Lucky Numbers, Dan Schuff, actor. - 1999
Family Law, Judge William Jankowski, actor · 2 eps.. - 1998
Psycho, District Attorney, actor.
The Magnificent Seven, Frank, actor · 1 ep..
Thirst, Lou Wolford, actor.
Oh Baby, Fred Calloway, actor · 6 eps.. - 1996
Courage Under Fire, Joel Walden, actor.
Executive Decision, General Wood, actor.
Last Man Standing, Captain Tom Pickett, actor.
Fled, Warden Nichols, actor.
Early Edition, Winston Thorpe, actor · 1 ep.. - 1995
Sliders, Robert Clark, Professor Jack Bigelow, actor · 1 ep..
Cybill, Ed, actor · 1 ep..
Past the Bleachers, Hilton Burberry, actor.
Hiroshima, Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, actor · 2 eps.. - 1994
Babylon 5, Captain Trevor Hall, actor · 1 ep..
The Stand, Peter Goldsmith, actor · 1 ep..
Chicago Hope, Stanley McGee, Jim Carroll, actor · 1 ep..
White Mile, Jerry Taggart, actor.
In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness, Bob Newsom, actor.
A Time to Heal, Don, actor. - 1993
The X-Files, Deputy Chief Karras, actor · 1 ep..
And the Band Played On, Dr. Dennis Donohue, actor. - 1992
Mad About You, Jack Farrer, actor · 1 ep..
Crossing the Bridge, Lou Morgan, actor.
Hearts Afire, Mr. Conway, actor · 1 ep.. - A House of Secrets and Lies, Ed Norwood, actor.
- 1991
Homefront, Actor · 42 eps..
In Broad Daylight, Bob Webb, actor.
Edge of Honor, Bo Dubs, actor.
Love, Lies and Murder, Rubright, actor · 2 eps.. - 1990
Beverly Hills, 90210, Pastor Neal, actor · 3 eps..
Air America, Major Donald Lemond, actor.
By Dawn's Early Light, Sam, actor.
Dark Avenger, District Attorney Underwood, actor.
Descending Angel, Sam Murray, actor.
Shattered Dreams, Hal Witt, actor. - 1989
The Abyss, Gerard Kirkhill, actor.
In Country, Jim Holly, actor.
Roe vs. Wade, Actor.
Mancuso, F.B.I., Actor · 3 eps..
Breaking Point, Col. Lowe, actor.
Unconquered, Dr. Smith, actor.
The Outside Woman, Junior Miller, actor. - 1988
Disaster at Silo 7, Clarence, actor. - 1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation, Dr. Paul Stubbs, actor · 1 ep..
Matewan, Sephus Purcell, actor.
Wiseguy, Actor · 9 eps..
thirtysomething, Actor · 1 ep.. - 1985
The Equalizer, Sheriff, actor · 1 ep..
What Comes Around, Larry, actor. - 1983
Heart of Steel, Priest, actor. - 1982
Newhart, Al Griswold, actor · 1 ep..
American Playhouse, Joel Spender, actor · 1 ep.. - 1979
Knots Landing, Border Thug, actor · 1 ep.. - 1974
In Fashion, Aubin, actor. - 1971
Great Performances, Aubin, actor · 1 ep..
Filmography: TMDB.
Who is Ken Jenkins?
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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Biography: TMDB.
At a glance
- Born
- August 28, 1940 (age 86)
- Place of birth
- Dayton, Ohio, USA
Facts: TMDB.
Online
Ken Jenkins’s career in numbers
- roles: 41 films and 34 series
- 75
- TV episodes
- 303
- years on screen, since 1971
- 55
- top-rated series: “Gravity Falls” (TMDB)
- 8.6
Genres of his features
- drama76%
- tv movie46%
- thriller39%
- action20%
- crime15%
Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 41 features. One film can have several genres.
Most often with Ken Jenkins
Counted from TMDB casts and crews.
Frequently asked questions about Ken Jenkins
How old is Ken Jenkins?
86 years old. They were born on August 28, 1940 in Dayton.
What has Ken Jenkins been in?
Among others: “The X-Files”, “The Abyss”, and “Gravity Falls”.
Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku











