Teller
Acting Born Feb 14, 1948 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 156 credits
Biography
Teller is an American magician, illusionist, comedian, writer, and actor. He was born on February 14, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Teller is known for being part of the comedy magic duo Penn & Teller, along with Penn Jillette. He is also known for his advocacy of atheism, libertarianism, free-market economics, and scientific skepticism. Teller has been involved in 111 acting credits. He is a male actor who has appeared in various roles throughout his career.
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Career overview
Teller is known for his acting career, which spans multiple projects. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows. The extent of his acting credits is not specified, but it is stated that he has been involved in 111 projects.
Teller's acting credits are part of his broader body of work as a magician, illusionist, comedian, writer, and advocate for various causes. His acting career is one aspect of his multifaceted profession. The specific nature and scope of his acting work are not detailed in the provided information.
Teller's acting credits are not further elaborated upon in the available data.
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Career timeline
Stealing Magic
SNL50: Beyond Saturday NightWWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2025
Penn & Teller: Try This at Home TooPenn & Teller: Try This at Home Too · ProducerPenn & Teller: Try This at HomePenn & Teller: Try This at Home · Executive Producer
The Masked SingerThe Masked SingerScooby-Doo and Guess Who?Rob & Romesh Vs
Morecambe & Wise in AmericaWe Are Most Amused and AmazedPentatonix: A Not So Silent NightGambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson
Young Sheldon
The Grand TourDirector's Cut
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse TysonSharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonGood Morning Britain& Teller 5& Teller 5 · Editor& Teller 5 · Director
Have You Been Paying Attention?Whose Line Is It Anyway?The Arsenio Hall ShowTim's VermeerTim's Vermeer · Director
Atlas Shrugged: Part IIOwned & Operated
Penn & Teller: Fool UsPenn & Teller: Fool Us · WriterPenn & Teller: Fool Us · CreatorPenn & Teller Tell a LiePenn & Teller Tell a Lie · Writer
Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains · Executive ProducerDracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains · Writer
Futurama: Into the Wild Green YonderMacbeth · Director
Free Radio& Teller& Teller · Story& Teller · Editor& Teller · Director
The Big Bang Theory
The One ShowAmerica's Got TalentMidnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition
Hell's KitchenHell's KitchenThe AristocratsPenn & Teller: Off the Deep EndPenn & Teller: Off the Deep End · Writer
Listen Up!My Coolest YearsMichael Moore Hates America
Las VegasPenn & Teller: Bull!Penn & Teller: Bull! · Executive ProducerPenn & Teller: Bull! · WriterSpike TV VGA Video Game Awards
Fear FactorThe Bernie Mac ShowBravo Profiles: Penn and Teller
Fantasia 2000The Fantasticks
The West Wing
Hollywood SquaresV.I.P.Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular
The ViewThe ViewDharma & GregHome Invasion
Sabrina, the Teenage WitchMuppets TonightGreat Drives
The Drew Carey ShowPhobophilia: The Love of FearPhobophilia: The Love of Fear · Executive ProducerPhobophilia: The Love of Fear · Writer
Babylon 5Space Ghost Coast to CoastThe Steven Banks ShowThe World's Greatest MagicCar 54, Where Are You?
GMTVLate Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'Brien
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoBehind the ScenesMartin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
Full Filmography
156 titles- Stealing Magic (2026)
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self
- WWE NXT Stand & Deliver 2025 (2025) as Teller
- Penn & Teller: Try This at Home Too (2020) as Himself
- Penn & Teller: Try This at Home Too (2020) Producer
- Penn & Teller: Try This at Home (2020) as Self - Host
- Penn & Teller: Try This at Home (2020) Executive Producer
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Hydra
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Hydra (archive footage)
- Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (2019) as Teller (voice)
- Rob & Romesh Vs (2019) as Self
- Morecambe & Wise in America (2018) as Self
- We Are Most Amused and Amazed (2018) as Self
- Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night (2018) as Self
- Gambler's Ballad: The Legend of Johnny Thompson (2018) as Self
- Young Sheldon (2017) as Pus
- The Grand Tour (2016) as Self
- Director's Cut (2016) as Rudy Nelson
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson (2015) as Self
- Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015) as Major Caissier
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Good Morning Britain (2014) as Self
- & Teller 5 (2014) as Self
- & Teller 5 (2014) Editor
- & Teller 5 (2014) Director
- & Teller 5 (2014) Writer
- & Teller 5 (2014) Producer
- & Teller 4 (2014) as Self
- & Teller 4 (2014) Producer
- & Teller 4 (2014) Writer
- & Teller 4 (2014) Director
- & Teller 4 (2014) Editor
- & Teller 3 (2014) as Self
- & Teller 3 (2014) Editor
- & Teller 3 (2014) Director
- & Teller 3 (2014) Writer
- & Teller 3 (2014) Producer
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Guest Quizmaster
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? (2013) as Self
- The Arsenio Hall Show (2013) as Self
- Tim's Vermeer (2013) as Himself
- Tim's Vermeer (2013) Director
- Tim's Vermeer (2013) Executive Producer
- Tim's Vermeer (2013) Writer
- The Tomb (2013) Executive Producer
- Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012) as Laughlin
- Owned & Operated (2012) as Teller
- Penn & Teller: Fool Us (2011) as Self - Judge
- Penn & Teller: Fool Us (2011) Writer
- Penn & Teller: Fool Us (2011) Creator
- Penn & Teller Tell a Lie (2011) as Himself - Host
- Penn & Teller Tell a Lie (2011) Writer
- Penn & Teller Tell a Lie (2011) Executive Producer
- A Tribute to Laurel & Hardy (2011) as Self
- TV's 50 Greatest Magic Tricks (2011) as Self
- Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains (2010) Executive Producer
- Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains (2010) Writer
- Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder (2009) as Teller's Head (credit only)
- Macbeth (2009) Director
- Free Radio (2008) as Self
- & Teller (2008) as Self
- & Teller (2008) Story
- & Teller (2008) Editor
- & Teller (2008) Director
- & Teller (2008) Writer
- Cheech & Chong Roasted (2008) as Self
- History of the Joke (2008) as Self
- & Teller 2 (2008) as Self
- & Teller 2 (2008) Editor
- & Teller 2 (2008) Director
- & Teller 2 (2008) Producer
- & Teller 2 (2008) Story
- & Teller 2 (2008) Writer
- The Big Bang Theory (2007) as Larry Fowler
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- America's Got Talent (2006) as Self - Performer
- Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
- The Aristocrats (2005) as Self
- Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End (2005) as Self
- Penn & Teller: Off the Deep End (2005) Writer
- Listen Up! (2004) as Teller
- My Coolest Years (2004) as Himself
- Michael Moore Hates America (2004) as Self
- Las Vegas (2003) as Teller
- Penn & Teller: Bull! (2003) as Himself
- Penn & Teller: Bull! (2003) Executive Producer
- Penn & Teller: Bull! (2003) Writer
- Spike TV VGA Video Game Awards (2003)
- Penn & Teller's Magic & Mystery Tour (2003)
- Grand Illusions - The Story Of Magic (2003) as Himself
- Fear Factor (2001)
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Teller
- Bravo Profiles: Penn and Teller (2001) as Self
- Fantasia 2000 (2000) as Self - Host
- The Fantasticks (2000) as Mortimer
- The West Wing (1999) as Teller
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- V.I.P. (1998) as Teller
- Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular (1998)
- The View (1997) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Dharma & Greg (1997) as Mr. Boots
- Home Invasion (1997) as Self
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Skippy
- Muppets Tonight (1996) as Self
- Great Drives (1996) as Self
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Geller
- Phobophilia: The Love of Fear (1995) as Himself
- Phobophilia: The Love of Fear (1995) Executive Producer
- Phobophilia: The Love of Fear (1995) Writer
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Zooty
- Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) as Self
- The Steven Banks Show (1994) as Teller
- The World's Greatest Magic (1994) as Self
- Car 54, Where Are You? (1994) as Luther
- The Unpleasant World of Penn & Teller (1994) as Self
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Behind the Scenes (1992) as Teller
- Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday (1992) as Self
- Home Improvement (1991) as Teller
- The Eyes Scream: A History of the Residents (1991) as Host
- The Word (1990)
- Don't Try This at Home! (1990) as Self
- Don't Try This at Home! (1990) Writer
- Gorgon Video Magazine Vol. 2 (1990) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Teller (voice)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) Screenplay
- Steven Banks: Home Entertainment Center (1989) as pre-show host
- Penn & Teller Get Killed (1989) as Self
- Penn & Teller Get Killed (1989) Writer
- Exploring Psychic Powers Live (1989)
- Negligee and Underpants Party (1988) as Self
- Free to Be... a Family (1988) as Self
- Long Gone (1987) as Hale Buchman, Jr.
- Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread (1987) as Teller
- Penn & Teller's Invisible Thread (1987) Writer
- Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends (1987) as Self
- Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends (1987) Writer
- My Chauffeur (1986) as Abdul
- Barbecue Death Squad From Hell (1986) as Himself
- Penn & Teller Go Public (1985) as Himself
- Penn & Teller Go Public (1985) Creator
- Miami Vice (1984) as Ralph Fisher
- MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self - Preshow Host
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- The Magic of David Copperfield (1978)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Special Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Prop Master, Inside the World of Hollywood Props as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Teller best known for?
Teller is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stealing Magic (2026), The Masked Singer (2019), The Masked Singer (2019), Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (2019).
When and where was Teller born?
Teller was born on February 14, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA .
How many credits does Teller have?
Teller has accumulated over 156 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2026.
What is Teller's background in cinema and television?
Teller is an American magician, illusionist, comedian, writer, and actor. He was born on February 14, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Teller is known for being part of the comedy magic duo Penn & Teller, along with Penn Jillette. He is also known for his advocacy of atheism, libertarianism, free-market econom...