
Ken Jenkins
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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ken Jenkins, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Ken Jenkins Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ken Jenkins reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ken Jenkins's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Ken Jenkins's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Outside Woman, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ken Jenkins Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ken Jenkins's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ken Jenkins has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Girls Weekend | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | All the Way | Howard W. Smith | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Welcome to Paradise | Reverend McNamara | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Sum of All Fears | Admiral Pollack | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Home Room | Police Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Clockstoppers | NSA Agent Moore | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | I Am Sam | Judge Philip McNeily | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Tailor of Panama | Morecombe | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Lucky Numbers | Dan Schuff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Thirst | Lou Wolford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Last Man Standing | Captain Tom Pickett | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Fled | Warden Nichols | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Courage Under Fire | Joel Walden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Executive Decision | General Wood | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Past the Bleachers | Hilton Burberry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | White Mile | Jerry Taggart | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Time to Heal | Don | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness | Bob Newsom | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | Dr. Dennis Donohue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | A House of Secrets and Lies | Ed Norwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Crossing the Bridge | Lou Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | In Broad Daylight | Bob Webb | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Edge of Honor | Bo Dubs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Descending Angel | Sam Murray | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Dark Avenger | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Air America | Major Donald Lemond | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | By Dawn's Early Light | Sam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Shattered Dreams | Hal Witt | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | In Country | Jim Holly | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Breaking Point | Col. Lowe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Abyss | Gerard Kirkhill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Roe vs. Wade | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Outside Woman | Junior Miller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Unconquered | Dr. Smith | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Disaster at Silo 7 | Clarence | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Matewan | Sephus Purcell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | What Comes Around | Larry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Heart of Steel | Priest | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | In Fashion | Aubin | Flop | Similar → |
Ken Jenkins - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ken Jenkins?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Jenkins is "The Outside Woman" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ken Jenkins acted in?
Ken Jenkins has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ken Jenkins?
Other notable films include "Unconquered", "A Time to Heal", and "I Am Sam".




