At the Penn & Teller Show: 7 Questions With Teller..
By Leslie Nagy for Huffpost
Teller, of the magic duo Penn & Teller, is most famous for not uttering a single word. He has perfected the “silent” character in Vegas’ renowned Penn & Teller show with unprecedented success.
Teller was born in Philadelphia and goes by one name, both legally and professionally. For nearly 40 years, he has teamed up with his famous audible half, Penn Jillette. Entertainment Weekly called Penn & Teller the funniest comedians alive. In 2013, they earned a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.
Penn & Teller have appeared on numerous television shows throughout their careers, including this year’s Wizard Wars on Syfy Network and Penn & Teller: Fool Us on The CW. In recent years, Teller has directed off-Broadway plays and the documentaryTim’s Vermeer that both he and Penn executive produced.