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Penn Jillette

Born Mar 5, 1955 (age 71)Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA
Peak Buzz Score
Apr 17 – May 16, 2026
2.4Quiet
#9,599 all-time peopleTop 15%
Current Buzz Score
On June 23, 2026
0.8Quiet
#6,549 among peopleTop 10%

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Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette (born March 5, 1955) is an American magician, actor, musician, inventor, television presenter, and author. He gained fame as half of the magician duo Penn & Teller, known for their stage and television shows like Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Penn & Teller: Bullshit!. Currently headlining in Las Vegas at The Rio, Jillette serves as the act's orator and raconteur. He has published eight books, including the New York Times Bestseller, God, No!: Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales. Jillette is also known for his advocacy of atheism, scientific skepticism, and the First Amendment.

Rank#6,549
Buzz Score0.8
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Known ForActing
Birthday1955
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Daily update · June 23, 2026

Penn Jillette ranks #6,549 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.8. Penn Jillette peaked at #9,599 of all time (Apr 17 - May 16, 2026). Penn Jillette ranks #4,664 over the past 365 days.

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Penn Jillette

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on June 23, 2026

Overall popularity
#6,549
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
2.4
#9,599Overall rank
Apr 17 - May 16, 2026
1-Year Buzz Score
1.2
#4,664Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Penn Jillette Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Penn Jillette Top TV Shows
Penn Jillette's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · 4 ep · 1975 – Present
4.6
2
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Special Guest · 2 ep · 1975 – Present
4.6
3
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self · 5 ep · 1975 – Present
4.6
4
Young Sheldon
Young Sheldon
A.V. · 1 ep · 2017 – 2024
4.5
5
Friends
Friends
Salesman · 1 ep · 1994 – 2004
4.2
6
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Penn (voice) · 1 ep · 1989 – Present
4.1
7
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Penn Jilette (voice) · 1 ep · 1989 – Present
4.1
8
Modern Family
Modern Family
Edward LeGrand · 1 ep · 2009 – 2020
3.6
9
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 3 ep · 2014 – Present
3.0
10
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 – Present
3.0
11
The West Wing
The West Wing
Penn Jilette · 1 ep · 1999 – 2006
2.1
12
America's Got Talent
America's Got Talent
Self - Performer · 1 ep · 2006 – Present
1.9
13
The Grand Tour
The Grand Tour
Self · 1 ep · 2016 – Present
1.4
14
The View
The View
Self · 1 ep · 1997 – Present
1.3
15
The View
The View
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 1997 – Present
1.3
16
Billions
Billions
Penn Jillette · 1 ep · 2016 – 2023
1.3
17
Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Rebo · 1 ep · 1994 – 1998
1.3
18
Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
Self · 4 ep · 2005 – Present
1.3
19
Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
Self - Restaurant Patron · 2 ep · 2005 – Present
1.3
20
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Penn Jillette · 1 ep · 1991 – 1999
1.2
21
The Eric Andre Show
The Eric Andre Show
Self · 1 ep · 2012 – 2023
1.2
22
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant · 3 ep · 2005 – Present
1.2
23
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Drell · 4 ep · 1996 – 2003
0.9
24
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer
Hydra (archive footage) · 1 ep · 2019 – Present
0.8
25
The Masked Singer
The Masked Singer
Hydra · 1 ep · 2019 – Present
0.8
26
Scorpion
Scorpion
Dr. Cecil P. Rizzuto · 4 ep · 2014 – 2018
0.5
27
Dharma & Greg
Dharma & Greg
Vincent (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1997 – 2002
0.5
28
Beat Bobby Flay
Beat Bobby Flay
Self · 1 ep · 2013 – Present
0.5
29
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Self · 1 ep · 2013 – 2018
0.4
30
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Penn Jilette · 1 ep · 2003 – 2008
0.4
31
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Self - Judge · 170 ep · 2011 – Present
0.4
32
Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self · 2 ep · 2003 – Present
0.3
33
25 Words or Less
25 Words or Less
Self · 1 ep · 2018 – Present
0.1
34
I Can See Your Voice
I Can See Your Voice
2020 – Present
0.0
35
The G Word with Adam Conover
The G Word with Adam Conover
Self · 1 ep · 2022
0.0
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