Zolten Penn Jillette is the son of American magician and actor Penn Jillette. Zolten’s father is best known as one half of the duo Penn & Teller. The two have performed together on several occasions, in stages and television shows, including Penn & Teller: Bullshit and Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
Early Life and Education
Zolten Penn Jillette was born on May 22, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Penn Jillette and his wife, Emily Zolten. He is the second-born child; he has an older sister named Moxie CrimeFighter Jillette. Despite his parents’ busy schedules, they have tried to give him the best. They love him and have been in every part of his life.
Regarding his education, his parents have not been so open about which schools the celebrity child has attended. However, given his father’s influence and affluence, he must have attended some of the best schools in the United States. It is unclear how far Zolten is in his education. However, given his age, he is probably in his final year in high school, or he just began his junior year in college.
His Father
Zolten’s father began his career in show business in the 1970s; he partnered with Teller in the mid-1970s to form the duo Penn & Teller. The two have been entertaining their fans for close to five decades now. Besides Penn & Teller, Zolten’s father worked with other entertainers. In 1983, he was the presenter and host of the first touring performance by the Residents. In the show titled “The Mole Show,” Zolten’s father would come in between songs and tell long and pointless stories. Years later, Zolten’s father continued working with the Residents, contributing to two documentary films.
Zolten’s father also had a column on the back section of PC/Computing magazine. He worked with the publication from 1990 to 1994.
Zolten’s Father is an Atheist
Zolten’s father says that he is an atheist; he has even labeled his car’s license plates with tags such as “NO GOD” “ATHEIST” and “GODLESS.” In 2005, while reading an essay on National Public Radio, he noted that he believes that there is no God and encouraged people to have an open discussion about their beliefs on God’s existence. He believes that the issue of God’s existence is too important and should not be kept private.
Despite being an atheist, Zolten’s father does not dismiss people who believe in God. In 2008, in a podcast, he was very appreciative of a fan who gifted him a pocket Bible.
Zolten’s Father’s Business Ventures
Over the years, Zolten’s father has made various investments that have contributed to his financial success. In the years 1987, ’88, and ’89, he offered financial support to 50 Skidillion Watts; he supported the band Half Japanese to release two albums. He was their fan, but he made something from the partnership. In the early 2000s, Zolten’s father created the Vintage Nudes Studio, which was home to Penn Radio Studio. It was demolished in 2016, but it generated a lot of wealth during its active years.
