Does Ken Jeong have a doctorate?

received his Ph. D. in economics from Wayne State University. Jeong was raised in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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What does Ken Jeong have a PHD in?

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After completing his residency, Jeong began working as a physician of internal medicine while also performing at The Improv and comedy clubs. The acting bug hit him hard and he decided to pursue it full time, appearing in both movies and TV shows, including his own sitcom called Dr.
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What kind of doctor is Ken?

Ken was born in Detroit, to Korean parents. He completed his internal medicine residency at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans while developing his stand-up comedy. He is a licensed physician in California.
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How many degrees does Ken Jeong have?

Ken Jeong is a rare breed. His two academic degrees tell you that much. In 1990, the actor and comedian — known for his characters Leslie Chow from The Hangover Trilogy and Senor Chang from NBC's Community, as well as for his lead in ABC's Dr. Ken — graduated from Duke University.
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Why did Ken Jeong give up being a doctor?

Jeong explains why he left medicine after Knocked Up

He said that he had an itch when he was in school to try his hand at acting and could no longer resist it despite "pulling down six figures and making a good living, with a pension guaranteed the rest of my life, and I'm tenured."
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Is doctor Ken a real doctor?

Jeong is a licensed physician in the state of California, although he no longer practices in the field. His roles in "The Hangover" and the TV show "Community" led him to pursue acting for a number of years until now. Having said that, on Saturday, Ken proved to the world that he is as genuine as one could get.
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Can I be a doctor and actor at the same time?

Yes, but it is very hard to get time off when you are a doctor. You should have no problem memorizing lines, you may have more trouble learning to be emotional on cue. A lot of actors need time to get to auditions and rehearsals, that may clash with your hours unless you are a GP and can set your own working hours.
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Is Ken Jeong a Duke grad?

Jeong began pursuing acting while a sophomore at Duke University. He briefly considered majoring in drama while still continuing his pre-med coursework. He graduated from Duke in 1990 and obtained his M.D. at the UNC School of Medicine in 1995.
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Was Ken Jeong real genius?

Is Ken Jeong in the movie Real Genius? No, I was not in Real Genius, although I love that movie. That was literally, I think, 40 years ago.
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Did Ken Jeong leave masked singer?

Follow American Songwriter for More Breaking News. Earlier this year, comedian Ken Jeong made headlines upon leaving The Masked Singer stage after former aide to former President Trump, Rudi Giuliani, appeared during a taping of the show.
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What is Ken Jeong's medical specialty?

Jeong. KEN JEONG: Internal medicine was my specialty - basically general practice with an emphasis on adult medicine. During the day, I was a doctor. At night, you know, I was a comic.
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Is Lisa Kudrow a doctor?

Kudrow, is a physician. Her parents are both from Jewish families (from Belarus, Russia, and Hungary). Lisa was raised in Tarzana and played varsity-level tennis in high school and college, and is a pool shark who has mastered some of the more difficult trick shots (so beware).
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Do any actors have PHDS?

1. Mayim Bialik. Mayim Bialik is best known for her role as the title character in US sitcom Blossom, which ran from 1991 to 1995. She has also acted in several movies, including 1988's Beaches, and appeared as a guidance counselor in TV show The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
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Can you get a doctorate in acting?

A PhD in Performing Arts can be applicable to all kinds of careers such as band manager, program director, or producer. Employment in this field of study can be either on the stage, behind the curtain, or in the classroom. A PhD in Performing Arts can be earned both locally and internationally.
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Is Chow from hangover a doctor?

Ken Jeong is a Korean-American actor, comedian and physician, best known for his role as the comedic gangster Leslie Chow in 'The Hangover' film franchise.
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What actor is also a doctor?

Ken Jeong, the actor and comedian who is probably best known for his performance as Mr. Chow in The Hangover movies is a licensed physician in California. Although he no longer practices medicine and is now a full-time actor, his medical background still plays an important role in his life.
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What kind of car does Ken Jeong have?

Ken Jeong on Twitter: "Toyota Celica." / Twitter.
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Who earns more doctor or actor?

A doctor for sure.
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Who is the best Doctor Who?

Ushering in a Golden Age of Doctor Who, David Tennant is takes the number one spot. Widely considered the most popular Doctor ever, Tennant brought a whole new audience to the already beloved show.
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