Ken Jeong to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Dr. Ken created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Jeong fans. Speculation had been rife that Dr. Ken will announce his retirement from acting, at age 56, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 11/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-comedian-scientist just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouKen

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouKen was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouKen.”
— @DesireePlum, 10 Jan 2026
“I thought Ken Jeong retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 10 Jan 2026

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