Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Ken Jeong skyrocketed to fame through his impressive streak of appearances in classic comedy movies of the 2000s. For nearly two decades, Jeong has been an iconic figure in the world of comedy and became a global sensation for his role in The Hangover trilogy as the unforgettable Mr. Chow.
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Jeong's appearance in Knocked Up was followed by other iconic comedies such as Step Brothers, Pineapple Express, Role Models, and The Hangover. Jeong appeared in all of these films back to back, creating a legendary streak for himself during a histroic time for comedies in Hollywood. Apatow casting Jeong in a minor Knocked Up role ended up sparking Jeong's massive career. After that movie, things really changed for Jeong and he got way bigger comedy roles in both film and television.