Acting · Dayton, Ohio, USA · Born August 28, 1940
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.
MovieGirls Weekend
2019
as Tom
TVA Series of Unfortunate Events
2017
as Elder Sam
MovieAll the Way
2016
as Howard W. Smith
TVHarvey Beaks
2015
as Blister (voice)
TVblack-ish
2014
as Bernie
TVBack in the Game
2013
as Warden
TVGravity Falls
2012
as Pa Duskerton (voice)
TVCougar Town
2009
as Chick
TVScrubs: Interns
2009
as Bob Kelso
MovieWelcome to Paradise
2007
as Reverend McNamara
MovieThe Sum of All Fears
2002
as Admiral Pollack
MovieHome Room
2002
as Police Captain
MovieClockstoppers
2002
as NSA Agent Moore
MovieI Am Sam
2001
as Judge Philip McNeily
TVScrubs
2001
as Bob Kelso
MovieThe Tailor of Panama
2001
as Morecombe
MovieLucky Numbers
2000
as Dan Schuff
TVFamily Law
1999
as Judge William Jankowski
MoviePsycho
1998
as District Attorney
MovieThirst
1998
as Lou Wolford
TVOh Baby
1998
as Fred Calloway
TVThe Magnificent Seven
1998
as Frank
TVEarly Edition
1996
as Winston Thorpe
MovieLast Man Standing
1996
as Captain Tom Pickett
MovieFled
1996
as Warden Nichols
MovieCourage Under Fire
1996
as Joel Walden
MovieExecutive Decision
1996
as General Wood
TVHiroshima
1995
as Secretary of State James F. Byrnes
MoviePast the Bleachers
1995
as Hilton Burberry
TVSliders
1995
as Professor Jack Bigelow
TVCybill
1995
as Ed
TVChicago Hope
1994
as Stanley McGee
MovieWhite Mile
1994
as Jerry Taggart
TVThe Stand
1994
as Peter Goldsmith
MovieA Time to Heal
1994
as Don
TVBabylon 5
1994
as Captain Trevor Hall
MovieIn the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness
1994
as Bob Newsom
MovieAnd the Band Played On
1993
as Dr. Dennis Donohue
TVThe X-Files
1993
as Deputy Chief Karras
A House of Secrets and Lies
1992
as Ed Norwood
TVMad About You
1992
as Jack Farrer
TVHearts Afire
1992
as Mr. Conway
MovieCrossing the Bridge
1992
as Lou Morgan
TVHomefront
1991
TVLove, Lies and Murder
1991
as Rubright
MovieIn Broad Daylight
1991
as Bob Webb
MovieEdge of Honor
1991
as Bo Dubs
MovieDescending Angel
1990
as Sam Murray
MovieDark Avenger
1990
TVBeverly Hills, 90210
1990
as Pastor Neal
MovieAir America
1990
as Major Donald Lemond
MovieBy Dawn's Early Light
1990
as Sam
MovieShattered Dreams
1990
as Hal Witt
TVMancuso, F.B.I.
1989
MovieIn Country
1989
as Jim Holly
MovieBreaking Point
1989
as Col. Lowe
MovieThe Abyss
1989
as Gerard Kirkhill
MovieRoe vs. Wade
1989
MovieThe Outside Woman
1989
as Junior Miller
MovieUnconquered
1989
as Dr. Smith
MovieDisaster at Silo 7
1988
as Clarence
TVthirtysomething
1987
TVStar Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Dr. Paul Stubbs
TVWiseguy
1987
MovieMatewan
1987
as Sephus Purcell
TVThe Equalizer
1985
as Sheriff
MovieWhat Comes Around
1985
as Larry
MovieHeart of Steel
1983
as Priest
TVNewhart
1982
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Joel Spender
TVKnots Landing
1979
as Border Thug
MovieIn Fashion
1974
as Aubin
TVGreat Performances
1971
as Aubin
