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Penn Jillette

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Penn Jillette

Magician


Who is Penn Jillette?

Penn Jillette, born on March 5, 1955, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, is an iconic American magician, actor, musician, and best known as one half of the dynamic duo, Penn & Teller. Raised in a family that encouraged creativity and individuality, Jillette's early fascination with magic laid the foundation for his remarkable career.

Penn Jillette first gained widespread recognition in the late 1970s when he teamed up with fellow magician Teller to form one of the most enduring partnerships in the world of magic and entertainment. Their unique blend of comedy, illusion, and skepticism has made them a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.

Beyond his magical prowess, Jillette is also a talented musician and an outspoken advocate for atheism and libertarianism. He is known for his candid and unapologetic approach to expressing his beliefs, often using humor to convey his messages. This outspoken nature extends beyond the stage and into various media, including books, television, and podcasting.

In addition to their live performances, Penn & Teller achieved widespread acclaim for their long-running television series "Penn & Teller: Bullshit!" where they debunked various pseudoscientific and paranormal claims. Jillette's charisma and wit have made him a sought-after guest on numerous talk shows and podcasts.


Some of the most recently added connections of famous kin for Penn Jillette

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Zach Snyder

Filmmaker

9th cousin 1 time removed
via Stephen Skiffe

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Henry Howard Sessions

Railroad Car Inventor

8th cousin 3 times removed
via John Howland

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Vanessa Hudgens

TV, Movie and Stage Actress

11th cousin 1 time removed
via John Howland

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Thomas J. Watson, Jr.

President and CEO of I.B.M.

8th cousin 1 time removed
via Benjamin Smith

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Anthony Edwards

TV and Movie Actor

11th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Warren

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Martha Plimpton

TV, Movie & Stage Actress

12th cousin 1 time removed
via Henry Howland

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Taylor Lautner

TV and Movie Actor

11th cousin 2 times removed
via John Howland

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Taylor Lautner

TV and Movie Actor

12th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Warren

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Levi Parsons Morton

22nd U.S. Vice-President

6th cousin 5 times removed
via John Howland

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Bob Moore

Co-Founder, Bob's Red Mill

19th cousin
via Sir John Howard

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Diane Brewster

TV and Movie Actress

11th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Warren

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Parker Stevenson

TV and Movie Actor

10th cousin
via John Gorham

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Chord Overstreet

Musician, TV and Movie Actor

11th cousin 2 times removed
via John Howland

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Chord Overstreet

Musician, TV and Movie Actor

11th cousin 1 time removed
via Samuel Hinckley

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Charles M. Dale

66th Governor of New Hampshire

9th cousin 3 times removed
via Richard Warren

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Horatio Alger

Author

7th cousin 4 times removed
via Abraham Shaw

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Warren G. Harding

29th U.S. President

9th cousin 3 times removed
via Richard Harding

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Julia Child

American Chef, Author and TV Personality

9th cousin 2 times removed
via Abraham Shaw

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Burl Ives

Singer and Actor

10th cousin 1 time removed
via Abraham Shaw

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Tamsin Todd

CEO, Findmypast

7th cousin 1 time removed
via Nicholas Shaw Jr.

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Billy Bush

TV Personality and Host

11th cousin 1 time removed
via Richard Harding

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William Marsh Rice

Founder of Rice University

5th cousin 4 times removed
via Nicholas Shaw

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Grace Slick

Singer, Songwriter - Jefferson Airplane

11th cousin
via Abraham Shaw

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Dan Quayle

44th U.S. Vice-President

8th cousin
via Nicholas Shaw Jr.

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Isaac Taylor Tichenor

President of Auburn University

6th cousin 5 times removed
via Abraham Shaw

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Penn Jillette photo by Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0)