Penn Jillette | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Jillette at the Young Americans for Liberty National Convention in 2016 | |
| Born | Penn Fraser Jillette March 5, 1955 |
| Education | Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College |
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| Years active | 1974–present |
| Known for | Half of the comedy magic duo known as Penn & Teller |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)[1] |
| Spouse | Emily Zolten |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | pennandteller |
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Penn Fraser Jillette (born March 5, 1955) is an American magician, actor, musician, inventor, television presenter, and author, best known for his work with fellow magician Teller as half of the team Penn & Teller. The duo has been featured in numerous stage and television shows, such as Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Penn & Teller: Bullshit!, and is as of 2024 headlining in Las Vegas at The Rio. Jillette serves as the act's orator and raconteur.
Jillette has published eight books, including the New York Times Bestseller, God, No!: Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales. He is also known for his advocacy of atheism, scientific skepticism, the First Amendment, as well as previously identifying as a libertarian, a position he disavowed in 2020.
- ^ Kohut, Tania (August 3, 2016). "Penn Jillette credits potato diet for 100-pound weight loss". Global News. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.