Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette

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.

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Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 • as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014 • as Self

Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003 • as Self

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 • as Penn (voice)

The Simpsons

The Simpsons

1989 • as Penn Jilette (voice)

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993 • as Self - Guest

Filmography

2025

Marty Supreme
Marty Supreme
Movie - Released: 12/25/2025
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2025
WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2025
as Penn
Movie - Released: 4/19/2025
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
as Self
TV - Released: 1/16/2025

2024

After Midnight
After Midnight
as Self
TV - Released: 1/17/2024

2023

Joke Man
Joke Man
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/17/2023
The Hidden Talent of Gilbert Gottfried
The Hidden Talent of Gilbert Gottfried
as self
Movie - Released: 6/26/2023

2022

Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction
Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction
as Pop the Magic Dragon
Movie - Released: 7/1/2022
The G Word with Adam Conover
The G Word with Adam Conover
as Self
TV - Released: 5/19/2022

2021

Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends
Bob Dylan: Odds and Ends
as Self - Narrator
Movie - Released: 6/22/2021
Clerk
Clerk
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/17/2021
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
as Self - Contestant
TV - Released: 1/7/2021
Surviving Death
Surviving Death
as Self (archive footage)
TV - Released: 1/6/2021

2020

Penn & Teller: Try This at Home
Penn & Teller: Try This at Home
as Self - Host
Movie - Released: 5/18/2020
Penn & Teller: Try This at Home Too
Penn & Teller: Try This at Home Too
as Himself
Movie - Released: 7/27/2020
The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
as Self - Interviewee
Movie - Released: 9/22/2020
I Can See Your Voice
I Can See Your Voice
TV - Released: 9/23/2020

2019

J.R. “Bob” Dobbs and The Church of the SubGenius
J.R. “Bob” Dobbs and The Church of the SubGenius
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/10/2019
The Amazing Johnathan Documentary
The Amazing Johnathan Documentary
as Self
Movie - Released: 8/16/2019
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer
as Hydra
TV - Released: 1/2/2019
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer
as Hydra (archive footage)
TV - Released: 1/2/2019
Rob & Romesh Vs
Rob & Romesh Vs
as Self
TV - Released: 1/25/2019
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
as Penn Jillette (voice)
TV - Released: 6/27/2019

2018

Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson
Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/2/2018
Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night
Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/10/2018
We Are Most Amused and Amazed
We Are Most Amused and Amazed
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/13/2018
Always Amazing
Always Amazing
as Himself
Movie - Released: 3/10/2018
Morecambe & Wise in America
Morecambe & Wise in America
as Self
TV - Released: 12/27/2018
25 Words or Less
25 Words or Less
TV - Released: 8/6/2018

2017

Gilbert
Gilbert
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/20/2017
Sandy Wexler
Sandy Wexler
as Testimonial
Movie - Released: 4/14/2017
Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
as A.V.
TV - Released: 9/25/2017

2016

Director's Cut
Director's Cut
as Herbert Blount
Movie - Released: 7/19/2016
Can We Take a Joke?
Can We Take a Joke?
as Himself
Movie - Released: 7/29/2016
Eating You Alive
Eating You Alive
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/2/2016
Billions
Billions
TV - Released: 1/17/2016
The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour
as Self
TV - Released: 11/17/2016
Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed
Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed
as Self
TV - Released: 12/14/2016

2015

Misery Loves Comedy
Misery Loves Comedy
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/23/2015
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents
as Himself
Movie - Released: 3/14/2015
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
as Lieutenant Colonel Stylo
Movie - Released: 7/22/2015
The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers
The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers
Movie - Released: 8/18/2015
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
as Self
TV - Released: 4/20/2015
Code Black
Code Black
as Johnny Prentiss
TV - Released: 9/30/2015

2014

An Honest Liar
An Honest Liar
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/18/2014
Good Morning Britain
Good Morning Britain
as Self
TV - Released: 4/28/2014
Scorpion
Scorpion
as Dr. Cecil P. Rizzuto
TV - Released: 9/22/2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
TV - Released: 2/17/2014

2013

The Unbelievers
The Unbelievers
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/13/2013
Tim's Vermeer
Tim's Vermeer
as Himself
Movie - Released: 12/6/2013
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
as Self
TV - Released: 4/14/2013
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
as Self
TV - Released: 7/16/2013
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Have You Been Paying Attention?
as Guest Quizmaster
TV - Released: 11/3/2013
Deal With It
Deal With It
as Self
TV - Released: 7/17/2013
The Arsenio Hall Show
The Arsenio Hall Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/9/2013
Through the Keyhole
Through the Keyhole
as Self
TV - Released: 8/31/2013
Alpha House
Alpha House
as Penn Jillette
TV - Released: 4/19/2013
Beat Bobby Flay
Beat Bobby Flay
as Self
TV - Released: 8/24/2013

2012

The Eric Andre Show
The Eric Andre Show
as Self
TV - Released: 5/20/2012

2011

Movie
Night of the Little Dead
as Dave-O
Movie - Released: 3/15/2011
A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/25/2011
TV's 50 Greatest Magic Tricks
TV's 50 Greatest Magic Tricks
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/31/2011
Penn & Teller Tell a Lie
Penn & Teller Tell a Lie
as Himself - Host
TV - Released: 10/5/2011
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
as Self - Judge
TV - Released: 1/7/2011
TV
My Favorite Place
as Self
TV - Released: 5/28/2011

2010

Brave New Voices 2010
Brave New Voices 2010
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/2010
TV
Penn Point
TV - Released: 5/24/2010
The Defenders
The Defenders
as Reuben Charters
TV - Released: 9/22/2010

2009

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder
as Penn Jillette's Head (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/23/2009
Modern Family
Modern Family
as Edward LeGrand
TV - Released: 9/23/2009

2008

History of the Joke
History of the Joke
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/28/2008
Cheech & Chong Roasted
Cheech & Chong Roasted
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/30/2008

2007

Movie
To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore
as Himself
Movie - Released: 9/9/2007
Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular
Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular
as Ghost of Christmas Present
Movie - Released: 12/5/2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/13/2007

2006

Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition
Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 1/31/2006
Phone Sex
Phone Sex
as Caller
Movie - Released: 12/5/2006
TV
Identity
as Host
TV - Released: 12/18/2006

2005

The Aristocrats
The Aristocrats
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/29/2005
Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End
Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/13/2005
Mucha Lucha: The Return of El Malefico
Mucha Lucha: The Return of El Malefico
as Fortune Teller / Pawn Shop Owner / Ticket Man (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/4/2005
Numb3rs
Numb3rs
TV - Released: 1/23/2005
Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
as Self
TV - Released: 5/30/2005
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
as Self - Contestant
TV - Released: 6/1/2005
Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
as Self - Restaurant Patron
TV - Released: 5/30/2005

2004

Goodnight, We Love You
Goodnight, We Love You
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/2004
Michael Moore Hates America
Michael Moore Hates America
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/12/2004
Listen Up!
Listen Up!
as Penn Jillette
TV - Released: 9/20/2004
TV
My Coolest Years
as Himself
TV - Released: 12/6/2004

2003

Grand Illusions - The Story Of Magic
Grand Illusions - The Story Of Magic
as Himself
Movie - Released: 3/25/2003
Penn & Teller: Bull!
Penn & Teller: Bull!
as Himself
TV - Released: 1/24/2003
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
TV - Released: 9/22/2003
Penn & Teller's Magic & Mystery Tour
Penn & Teller's Magic & Mystery Tour
TV - Released: 9/10/2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
as Self
TV - Released: 2/21/2003

2001

Fear Factor
Fear Factor
TV - Released: 6/11/2001
The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show
as Penn
TV - Released: 11/14/2001
Disney's House of Mouse
Disney's House of Mouse
as Pluto Devil (voice)
TV - Released: 1/13/2001

2000

Fantasia 2000
Fantasia 2000
as Self - Host
Movie - Released: 1/1/2000
Movie
Fear of Fiction
as Albert
Movie - Released: 7/13/2000
Girlfriends
Girlfriends
TV - Released: 9/11/2000

1999

Hayley Wagner, Star
Hayley Wagner, Star
as Director
Movie - Released: 9/19/1999
Mickey Mouse Works
Mickey Mouse Works
TV - Released: 5/1/1999
The West Wing
The West Wing
as Penn Jilette
TV - Released: 9/22/1999

1998

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
as Carnie Talker
Movie - Released: 5/19/1998
TV
Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular
TV - Released: 8/10/1998
Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
as Self - Panelist
TV - Released: 9/14/1998
V.I.P.
V.I.P.
as Penn Jillette
TV - Released: 9/26/1998

1997

Home Invasion
Home Invasion
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/10/1997
Dharma & Greg
Dharma & Greg
as Vincent (uncredited)
TV - Released: 9/24/1997
Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
as Terry
TV - Released: 3/4/1997
The View
The View
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 8/11/1997
Nightmare Ned
Nightmare Ned
as Frank Grimes (voice)
TV - Released: 4/19/1997
The View
The View
as Self
TV - Released: 8/11/1997

1996

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
as Drell
TV - Released: 9/27/1996
Muppets Tonight
Muppets Tonight
as Self
TV - Released: 3/8/1996

1995

Toy Story
Toy Story
as TV Announcer (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/22/1995
Hackers
Hackers
as Hal
Movie - Released: 9/14/1995
Movie
Phobophilia: The Love of Fear
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/1/1995
Burnzy's Last Call
Burnzy's Last Call
as Radio DJ
Movie - Released: 1/1/1995
The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
as Archibald Fenn
TV - Released: 9/13/1995
VR.5
VR.5
as Mr. Orwell Kravitz
TV - Released: 3/10/1995

1994

Car 54, Where Are You?
Car 54, Where Are You?
as Luther
Movie - Released: 1/28/1994
Friends
Friends
as Salesman
TV - Released: 9/22/1994
TV
The Steven Banks Show
as Penn Jillette
TV - Released: 7/11/1994
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
as Self
TV - Released: 4/15/1994
Babylon 5
Babylon 5
as Rebo
TV - Released: 1/26/1994

1993

Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/7/1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV - Released: 9/12/1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/13/1993

1992

This Is MST3K
This Is MST3K
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/14/1992
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1992
TV
Behind the Scenes
TV - Released: 8/11/1992

1991

The Eyes Scream: A History of the Residents
The Eyes Scream: A History of the Residents
as Host
Movie - Released: 1/1/1991
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
as Penn Jillette
TV - Released: 9/17/1991

1990

Movie
Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/15/1990
Don't Try This at Home!
Don't Try This at Home!
as Himself
Movie - Released: 11/23/1990

1989

Steven Banks: Home Entertainment Center
Steven Banks: Home Entertainment Center
as pre-show host
Movie - Released: 6/10/1989
Penn & Teller Get Killed
Penn & Teller Get Killed
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/22/1989
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
Exploring Psychic Powers Live
Movie - Released: 6/7/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Penn (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Penn Jilette (voice)
TV - Released: 12/17/1989

1988

Free to Be... a Family
Free to Be... a Family
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/14/1988
Negligee and Underpants Party
Negligee and Underpants Party
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/28/1988

1987

Tough Guys Don't Dance
Tough Guys Don't Dance
as Big Stoop
Movie - Released: 9/18/1987
Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends
Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/1/1987
Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread
as Penn
Movie - Released: 3/18/1987

1986

My Chauffeur
My Chauffeur
as Bone
Movie - Released: 1/24/1986
Off Beat
Off Beat
as Norman
Movie - Released: 4/10/1986
Barbecue Death Squad From Hell
Barbecue Death Squad From Hell
as Himself
Movie - Released: 5/8/1986

1985

Penn & Teller Go Public
Penn & Teller Go Public
as Himself
Movie - Released: 1/28/1985
Savage Island
Savage Island
as Security Guard
Movie - Released: 9/1/1985

1984

Miami Vice
Miami Vice
TV - Released: 9/16/1984
MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
as Self - Preshow Host
TV - Released: 9/14/1984

1978

The Magic of David Copperfield
The Magic of David Copperfield
TV - Released: 10/27/1978

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
TV - Released: 10/11/1975
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
TV - Released: 10/1/1962

1961

The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
TV - Released: 12/11/1961