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Kenan Thompson: Biography, Facts and Career

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Kenan Thompson (; born May 10, 1978) is an American actor and comedian. He has been a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live since 2003, making him the longest-tenured cast member in the show's history. He was also the first regular cast member born after the show's premiere in 1975. Outside of SNL, Thompson starred on NBC's sitcom Kenan from 2021 to 2022. Thompson began his acting career in the early 1990s, and was an original cast member of Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series All That (1994–2005), where he often collaborated with co-star Kel Mitchell. Beginning in 1996, they starred in their own sitcom Kenan & Kel (1996–2000). Thompson also had roles in The Mighty Ducks franchise, Good Burger and its sequel Good Burger 2, and as the title character in the 2004 film Fat Albert. His voice acting work includes Space Chimps (2008), Rock Dog (2016), The Grinch (2018) and Wonder Park (2019). He has been nominated six times for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on SNL, winning once. He is ranked at No. 88 on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars.

Quick facts about Kenan Thompson

  • Full name: Kenan Thompson
  • Born: 1978-05-10
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q552900

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Who is Kenan Thompson?

Kenan Thompson (; born May 10, 1978) is an American actor and comedian.

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Kenan Thompson is United States.

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Kenan Thompson was born on 1978-05-10.

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