Full Name: Penn Fraser Jillette
Profession: Magician and Author
Biography: Jillette is a magician best known as one half of Penn & Teller, who as a pair have featured across numerous television and stage shows: 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us', 'Penn & Teller: Bullshit!', etc. They are currently headlining together for The Rio in Las Vegas.
Along with his performance work, Jillette has also published several books, including the New York Times Bestseller: 'God, No!: Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales.' He is known in this regard for his staunch atheism and scientific skepticism.
Born: March 5, 1955
Birthplace: Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA
Age: 69 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Married Life
- 2004-11-23 "Penn and Teller" magician Penn Jillette (49) weds TV producer Emily Zolten at Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada
Historical Events
- 1974-04-10 Magicians Penn Jillette and Teller first meet
- 1991-04-03 "Penn and Teller - Refrigerator Tour" opens at Eugene O'Neill Theater NYC
Quotes by Penn Jillette
- "Two things have always been true about human beings. One, the world is always getting better. Two, the people living at that time think it`s getting worse."
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