Penn Jillette

Biography

Penn Jillette is an American magician, juggler, comedian, musician, inventor, actor, and best-selling author known for his work with fellow magician Teller as half of the team Penn & Teller.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

150

Birth Date

1955-03-05 00:00:00

Birth Place

Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA

Known For

• 

  Penn & Teller: Fool Us
• 

  Marty Supreme
• 

  Penn & Teller: Try This at Home Too
• 

  Penn & Teller: Try This at Home
• 

  Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End
• 

  Grand Illusions - The Story Of Magic

Credits

• actors (126 credits)

  • Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass

    Penn Jillette

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Prop Master, Inside the World of Hollywood Props

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Stealing Magic

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Big Whoop

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Marty Supreme

    Hoff

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2025

    Penn

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • The Residents - A Documentary

    Penn Jillette

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Joke Man

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Hidden Talent of Gilbert Gottfried

    self

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction

    Pop the Magic Dragon

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends

    Self - Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Clerk

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Celebrity Wheel of Fortune

    - Kel Mitchell, Kim Fields and Penn Jillette (2023) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
    2021
  • The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden

    Self - Interviewee

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Penn & Teller: Try This at Home Too

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • Penn & Teller: Try This at Home

    Self - Host

    actor

    actors
    2020
  • The Amazing Johnathan Documentary

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • J.R. “Bob” Dobbs and The Church of the SubGenius

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Masked Singer

    - Road to the Finals (2022) ... Hydra (archive footage) actor actors

    - Masking for a Duel, Round 2 (2022) ... Hydra actor actors
    2019
  • Rob & Romesh Vs

    - Magic In Vegas (2023) ... Self actor actors
    2019
  • Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?

    - The Cursed Cabinet of Professor Madds Markson! (2019) ... Penn Jillette (voice) actor actors
    2019
  • Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • We Are Most Amused and Amazed

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Always Amazing

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • 25 Words or Less

    - alison sweeney, Jamie Kennedy, Tisha campbell, Penn Jillette () ... Self actor actors
    2018
  • Gilbert

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Sandy Wexler

    Testimonial

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Young Sheldon

    - Clogged Pore, a Little Spanish and the Future (2022) ... A.V. actor actors
    2017
  • Eating You Alive

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Can We Take a Joke?

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Director's Cut

    Herbert Blount

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • The Grand Tour

    - Breaking, Badly (2018) ... Self actor actors
    2016
  • Billions

    - Naming Rights (2016) ... Penn Jillette actor actors
    2016
  • The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!

    Lieutenant Colonel Stylo

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Misery Loves Comedy

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Code Black

    - Sleight of Hand (2016) ... Johnny Prentiss actor actors
    2015
  • An Honest Liar

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    - Ed Sheeran, Ncuti Gatwa, Penn & Teller (2025) ... Self actor actors

    - Adam Sandler; Nicholas Hoult; Penn & Teller (2023) ... Self actor actors
    2014
  • Scorpion

    - Foul Balls (2018) ... Dr. Cecil P. Rizzuto actor actors

    - Monkey See, Monkey Poo (2017) ... Dr. Cecil P. Rizzuto actor actors

    - Adaptation (2016) ... Dr. Cecil P. Rizzuto actor actors

    - Fractured (2016) ... Dr. Cecil P. Rizzuto actor actors
    2014
  • The Unbelievers

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Tim's Vermeer

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Beat Bobby Flay

    - Roasting on an Open Fire (2015) ... Self actor actors
    2013
  • Whose Line Is It Anyway?

    - Penn & Teller (2015) ... Self actor actors
    2013
  • TV's 50 Greatest Magic Tricks

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Night of the Little Dead

    Dave-O

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Penn & Teller: Fool Us

    Self - Judge

    actor

    actors

    - Can a Bison Buffalo Penn & Teller? (2025) ... Self - Judge actor actors

    - The Most Shocking and Bizarre Magic Trick Ever! (2025) ... Self - Judge actor actors

    - It's Magic. Literally. (2025) ... Self - Judge actor actors

    - I Now Pronounce You Magic and Wife (2025) ... Self - Judge actor actors

    - The Psychic Gorilla (2025) ... Self - Judge actor actors
    2011
  • Brave New Voices 2010

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Defenders

    - Whitten v. Fenlee (2010) ... Reuben Charters actor actors
    2010
  • Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

    Penn Jillette's Head (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • Modern Family

    - Fight or Flight (2015) ... Edward LeGrand actor actors
    2009
  • Cheech & Chong Roasted

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • History of the Joke

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular

    Ghost of Christmas Present

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Phone Sex

    Caller

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • America's Got Talent

    - Wildcard Show - Results (2006) ... Self - Performer actor actors
    2006
  • Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • The Aristocrats

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Mucha Lucha: The Return of El Malefico

    Fortune Teller / Pawn Shop Owner / Ticket Man (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Hell's Kitchen

    - A Sticky Situation (2024) ... Self - Restaurant Patron actor actors

    - Young Guns Going Big (2021) ... Self - Restaurant Patron actor actors

    - Metal & Marina (2021) ... Self actor actors

    - 6 Chefs Compete (2014) ... Self actor actors

    - 2 Chefs Compete (2012) ... Self actor actors
    2005
  • Dancing with the Stars

    - Episode 602A (2008) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Episode 602 (2008) ... Self - Contestant actor actors

    - Episode 601 (2008) ... Self - Contestant actor actors
    2005
  • Numb3rs

    - Magic Show (2008) ... Penn Jillette actor actors
    2005
  • Michael Moore Hates America

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Goodnight, We Love You

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Grand Illusions - The Story Of Magic

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Real Time with Bill Maher

    - Al Franken; Penn Jillette; Amy Holmes; Gavin Newsom (2017) ... Self actor actors

    - October 14, 2011 (2011) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • Las Vegas

    - Luck Be a Lady (2003) ... Penn Jilette actor actors
    2003
  • Bravo Profiles: Penn and Teller

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Disney's House of Mouse

    - Pluto vs. Figaro (2003) ... Pluto Devil (voice) actor actors

    - Pluto Saves the Day (2001) ... Pluto Devil (voice) actor actors
    2001
  • The Bernie Mac Show

    - Magic Jordan (2003) ... Penn actor actors
    2001
  • Fear of Fiction

    Albert

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Fantasia 2000

    Self - Host

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Girlfriends

    - Porn to Write (2004) ... Clem Valesco actor actors
    2000
  • Hayley Wagner, Star

    Director

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - In the Room (2004) ... Penn Jilette actor actors
    1999
  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

    Carnie Talker

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Hollywood Squares

    - Episode 75 (2001) ... Self - Panelist actor actors

    - Episode 74 (2001) ... Self - Panelist actor actors

    - Episode 73 (2001) ... Self - Panelist actor actors

    - Episode 72 (2001) ... Self - Panelist actor actors

    - Episode 71 (2001) ... Self - Panelist actor actors
    1998
  • V.I.P.

    - Val the Hard Way (1999) ... Penn Jillette actor actors
    1998
  • Home Invasion

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The View

    - Gov. Gavin Newsom, Penn & Teller (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Marg Helgenberger, Penn & Teller, Carrot Top (2006) ... Self actor actors
    1997
  • Just Shoot Me!

    - The Proposal (2) (2001) ... Terry actor actors
    1997
  • Dharma & Greg

    - The Cat's Out of the Bag (1998) ... Vincent (uncredited) actor actors
    1997
  • Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

    - First Kiss (1997) ... Drell actor actors

    - Jenny's Non-Dream (1997) ... Drell actor actors

    - Terrible Things (1996) ... Drell actor actors

    - Pilot (1996) ... Drell actor actors
    1996
  • Toy Story

    TV Announcer (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Hackers

    Hal

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Burnzy's Last Call

    Radio DJ

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Phobophilia: The Love of Fear

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Drew Carey Show

    - See Drew Run (1997) ... Archibald Fenn actor actors

    - Drew Meets Lawyers (1995) ... Archibald Fenn actor actors
    1995
  • Car 54, Where Are You?

    Luther

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Babylon 5

    - Day of the Dead (1998) ... Rebo actor actors
    1994
  • Friends

    - The One with the 'Cuffs (1997) ... Salesman actor actors
    1994
  • Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    - Penn & Teller, Jill Hennessy, Powerman 5000 (1997) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - 3rd Anniversary Special (1996) ... Self (archive footage) actor actors
    1993
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    - Illusions of Grandeur (1994) ... Romick actor actors
    1993
  • This Is MST3K

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • The Eyes Scream: A History of the Residents

    Host

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Home Improvement

    - Knee Deep (1999) ... Penn Jillette actor actors
    1991
  • Don't Try This at Home!

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Penn & Teller Get Killed

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Steven Banks: Home Entertainment Center

    pre-show host

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Exploring Psychic Powers Live

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Simpsons

    - The Great Simpsina (2011) ... Penn (voice) actor actors

    - Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder (1999) ... Penn Jilette (voice) actor actors
    1989
  • Free to Be... a Family

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Negligee and Underpants Party

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Tough Guys Don't Dance

    Big Stoop

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread

    Penn

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Barbecue Death Squad From Hell

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Off Beat

    Norman

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • My Chauffeur

    Bone

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Savage Island

    Security Guard

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Penn & Teller Go Public

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • MTV Video Music Awards

    - 4th Annual MTV Video Music Awards (1987) ... Self - Preshow Host actor actors
    1984
  • Miami Vice

    - The Prodigal Son (1985) ... Jimmy Borges actor actors
    1984
  • Late Night with David Letterman

    - Show #1519 (1991) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1982
  • Saturday Night Live

    - Steve Guttenberg/The Pretenders (1986) ... Self actor actors

    - Catherine Oxenberg & Paul Simon/Ladysmith Black Mambazo (1986) ... Self actor actors

    - Tony Danza/Laurie Anderson (1986) ... Self actor actors

    - Griffin Dunne/Rosanne Cash (1986) ... Self actor actors

    - Ron Reagan/The Nelsons (1986) ... Self actor actors
    1975
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 138 (1989) ... Self actor actors
    1962
  • The Mike Douglas Show

    - Episode 120 (1977) ... Self actor actors
    1961

• production (10 credits)

  • The Big Whoop

    producer

    production
    2025
  • Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction

    executive producer

    production
    2022
  • Penn & Teller: Try This at Home Too

    producer

    production
    2020
  • Penn & Teller: Try This at Home

    executive producer

    production
    2020
  • Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson

    producer

    production
    2018
  • Director's Cut

    producer

    production
    2016
  • Tim's Vermeer

    producer

    production
    2013
  • The Tomb

    executive producer

    production
    2013
  • The Aristocrats

    executive producer

    production
    2005
  • Phobophilia: The Love of Fear

    executive producer

    production
    1995

• writing (10 credits)

  • Director's Cut

    writer

    writing
    2016
  • Tim's Vermeer

    writer

    writing
    2013
  • Black Mirror

    - Black Museum (2017) ... original story writing
    2011
  • Penn & Teller: Fool Us

    - A Bellyful of Needles (2011) ... writer writing
    2011
  • Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End

    writer

    writing
    2005
  • Phobophilia: The Love of Fear

    writer

    writing
    1995
  • Don't Try This at Home!

    writer

    writing
    1990
  • Penn & Teller Get Killed

    writer

    writing
    1989
  • Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread

    writer

    writing
    1987
  • Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends

    writer

    writing
    1987

• crew (2 credits)

  • Penn & Teller: Fool Us

    creator

    crew

    - Can a Bison Buffalo Penn & Teller? (2025) ... creator crew

    - The Most Shocking and Bizarre Magic Trick Ever! (2025) ... creator crew

    - It's Magic. Literally. (2025) ... creator crew

    - I Now Pronounce You Magic and Wife (2025) ... creator crew

    - The Psychic Gorilla (2025) ... creator crew
    2011
  • Penn & Teller Go Public

    creator

    crew
    1985

• directing (1 credits)

  • The Aristocrats

    director

    directing
    2005

• sound (1 credits)

  • Oral Hygiene

    music

    sound
    1991