Penn Jillette American Actor Known for Marty Supreme
Penn Jillette · radio personality and actor · American
Known for
Biography
Penn Jillette (5 March 1955, Greenfield) is an American actor. He is known for Marty Supreme (2025) and Borderlands (2024).
Early life
Schooling on record includes Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College.
Career
His first listed screen credit dates to 1986, with Off Beat. Work from the 1980s includes Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread (1987, as self, Penn Jillette). Behind the Scenes (1992) and The Moxy Show (1993) are among his 1990s credits. In the 2000s, he appeared in Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003). The 2010s brought Penn & Teller Tell a Lie (2011) and Director's Cut (2016).
The list below counts 11 films and 5 TV series from 1986 to 2025. Penn Jillette also worked as director on The Aristocrats, and writer on 3 titles, including Penn & Teller Get Killed. He is listed as playing bass guitar and guitar.
Recognition
Among his honours is an Emperor Has No Clothes Award, won in 2003. Other wins include a Richard Dawkins Award (2005).
Personal life
He has been married to Emily Zolten Jillette since 2004. He has 2 children on record.
Filmography
16 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marty Supreme | Film | |
| 2024 | Borderlands | Preacher | Film |
| 2016 | Director's Cut | Writer | Film |
| 2013 | The Unbelievers | Film | |
| 2011– | Penn & Teller Tell a Lie | TV series | |
| 2008 | Dead On: The Life and Cinema of George A. Romero | Film | |
| 2005 | The Aristocrats | Director | Film |
| 2004 | Michael Moore Hates America | Film | |
| 2003– | Penn & Teller: Bullshit! | TV series | |
| 2000 | Fear of Fiction | Film | |
| 1995 | Burnzy's Last Call | Radio DJ | Film |
| 1993– | The Moxy Show | TV series | |
| 1992– | Behind the Scenes | TV series | |
| 1989 | Penn & Teller Get Killed | Writer | Film |
| 1987– | Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread | self, Penn Jillette, Writer | TV series |
Show all 16 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Off Beat | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Richard Dawkins Award | Won | |
| 2003 | Emperor Has No Clothes Award | Won |
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Penn Jillette Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Penn Jillette?
Penn Jillette is 71 years old, born on 5 March 1955 in Greenfield.
What is Penn Jillette known for?
Penn Jillette is known for playing Preacher in Borderlands (2024).
What is Penn Jillette’s nationality?
Penn Jillette is American, born in Greenfield.
Who is Penn Jillette married to?
Penn Jillette is married to Emily Zolten Jillette; they married in 2004.
Has Penn Jillette won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Richard Dawkins Award (2005).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q4129653), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 2.0
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