Penn Fraser Jillette (born March 5, 1955) is an American comedian, illusionist, juggler and writer known for his work with fellow illusionist Teller in the team Penn & Teller.
With partner Teller, half of comedy/magic team Penn & Teller.
Owned an over-sized sport-utility vehicle painted bright pink (he nicknamed it "Pink Death"), with a Nevada vanity license plate that read "6SIX6". He reportedly spent several thousand dollars on a customized sound system for it. He sold it in 2005, to raise money for J.R.E.F. (the James Randi Education Foundation).
Is a Cato Institute H.L. Mencken Research Fellow.
Nail of the ring finger of his left hand is always painted.
Plays the upright bass in his show in Vegas. He also helped compose some of the songs for the show.
Never knew how to play poker, until 8 days before his appearance on "Celebrity Poker Showdown" (2003) 15 July 2004.
The original announcer for cable channel Comedy Central.
Claims that the reason for him painting his fingernail is because he "Shot a man for asking him personal questions!".
His daughter was born on Friday, June 3, 2005. Her name is Moxie CrimeFighter Jillette.
Never drinks or smokes.
Son Zolten Penn Jillette was born 22 May 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and joins his 11-month-old sister, Moxie Crimefighter Jillette.
Knows how to do fire eating, and has shown this talent on an episode of his new hit game show "Identity".
High school classmate of Michael Moschen.
