List RulesVote up all of the Kens you've heard of.
How many celebrities named Ken can you think of? The famous Kens below have many different professions, including notable actors named Ken, famous musicians named Kenny, and even athletes named Kenneth.
Kenny Chesney is certainly one of the most famous Kens on this list. One of the famous musicians named Ken, he is one of the most popular country artists in the world. He has recorded over 20 albums and is well-known as a captivating live performer. Another of the famous Kennys is Kenny Rogers.
Switching gears, another of the famous people with the first name Ken is Ken Kesey. He is the author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Kenny G and Ken Griffey, Jr. are also on this list.
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24Kenny Chesney
1968-03-26Kenneth Arnold Chesney (born March 26, 1968) is an American country music singer, songwriter,... more2
24Kenny Rogers
1938-08-21Kenneth Ray Rogers (August 21, 1938 – March 20, 2020) was a retired American singer,... more3
20Kenny Loggins
1948-01-07Kenneth Clark Loggins (born January 7, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist.... more4
18Kenneth Branagh
1960-12-10Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh (born 10 December 1960) is a Northern Irish actor, director,... more5
18Ken Griffey, Jr.
1969-11-21George Kenneth Griffey Jr. (born November 21, 1969) nicknamed "Junior" and "the Kid", is an... more6
20Kenny G
1956-06-05Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956), better known by his stage name Kenny G, is an... more7
20Ken Jeong
1969-07-13Kendrick Kang-Joh Jeong, M.D. (born July 13, 1969) is an American comedian, actor and... more8
18Ken Watanabe
1959-10-21Ken Watanabe (渡辺 謙, Watanabe Ken, born October 21, 1959) is a Japanese actor. To... more9
17Kenny Lofton
1967-05-31Kenneth Lofton (born May 31, 1967) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder.... more10
14Kenny Dalglish
1951-03-04Sir Kenneth Mathieson Dalglish (born 4 March 1951) is a Scottish former football player and... more11
11Ken Burns
1953-07-29Kenneth Lauren Burns (born July 29, 1953) is an American filmmaker, known for his style of... more12
11Ken Kesey
1935-09-17Kenneth Elton Kesey (; September 17, 1935 – November 10, 2001) was an American novelist,... more13
11Ken Shamrock
1964-02-11Kenneth Wayne Shamrock (born Kenneth Wayne Kilpatrick; February 11, 1964) is an American... more14
10Kenny Easley
1959-01-15Kenneth Mason Easley Jr. (born January 15, 1959) is an American former professional football... more15
10Ken Follett
1949Kenneth Martin Follett, (born 5 June 1949) is a Welsh author of thrillers and historical... more16
14Ken Anderson
1949-02-15Kenneth Allan Anderson (born February 15, 1949) is a former American football quarterback who... more17
11Ken Houston
1944-11-12Kenneth Ray Houston (born November 12, 1944) is a former American football safety in the... more18
15Ken Leung
1970-01-21Kenneth Leung (born January 21, 1970) is an American actor. His roles include Sang in Rush... more19
14Ken Stabler
1945-12-25Kenneth Michael Stabler (December 25, 1945 – July 8, 2015), nicknamed "the Snake", was an... more20
8Kenneth Faried
1989-11-19Kenneth Bernard Faried Lewis (born November 19, 1989) is an American professional basketball... more21
12Kenny Rogers
1964-11-10Kenneth Scott Rogers (born November 10, 1964) is an American former Major League Baseball... more22
11Ken Caminiti
1963-04-21Kenneth Gene Caminiti (April 21, 1963 – October 10, 2004) was an American third baseman who... more23
14Kenneth Williams
1926-02-22Kenneth Charles Williams (22 February 1926 – 15 April 1988) was an English actor, best known... more24
14Kenny Wayne Shepherd
1977-06-12Kenny Wayne Shepherd (born Kenny Wayne Brobst; June 12, 1977) is an American guitarist,... more25
11Ken Boyer
1931-05-20Kenton Lloyd "Ken" Boyer (May 20, 1931 – September 7, 1982) was an American Major League... more