Is 'The Masked Singer' judge Ken Jeong still a licensed doctor? FOX competition show judge gave up career as doctor to focus on acting
CALABASAS, CALIFORNIA: 'The Masked Singer' judge Ken Jeong is still a licensed physician based out of California.
However, he no longer practices medicine and has given up his medical profession in favor of an acting career. He is best known for appearing on the panel of judges on FOX's hit singing competition show.
Jeong has seven years worth of experience as a physician. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and then went on to get his medical degree from the University of North Carolina.
He then completed his Internal Medicine residency in New Orleans. Throughout his medical career, Jeong has been passionate about comedy and has been consistently nurturing his oeuvre.
What is 'The Masked Singer' judge Ken Jeong's net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jeong is said to have an estimated net worth of $14 million.
Apart from his salary on 'The Masked Singer', the singing competition judge earns handsomely for his film appearances, such as in the 'Hangover' franchise, for which he was reportedly paid $5 million.
He bought his Calabasas property at $3.95 million. Previously, he had purchased another property for $1.6 million which he managed to sell for $2.4 million, making a substantial profit on his investment.
Who is FOX's 'The Masked Singer' judge Ken Jeong's wife?
Tran Jeong is Jeong's wife. She is of American and Vietnamese descent. The two were married in 2004. Like her husband, Tran too is a physician. The couple have twin daughters named Zooey and Alexa, born in 2007.
Who is 'The Masked Singer' judge Ken Jeong?
Kendrick Kang-Joh Jeong, better known as Ken Jeong, is a 54-year-old actor, stand-up comedian, producer, and former physician. He rose to fame after playing the character Leslie Chow in the 'The Hangover' franchise. He also appeared in NBC's hit sitcom 'Community'.
His parents, DK and Young Jeong were South Korean immigrants and he was born in Detroit, Michigan. He relocated to North Carolina at the age of four and was subsequently raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is widely regarded for his humor and wit.
His standup shows are a fan-favorite and despite his film and TV engagements, Jeong always makes it a point to appear before his stand-up audiences.
'The Masked Singer' season 10 is all set to premiere on Sunday, September 19, 2023, at 8 PM EST on FOX.