Kenan Thompson
Comedian • Actor
Birth Date: May 10, 1978
Age: 45 years old
Birth Place: Atlanta, Georgia
Best known for his long and celebrated tenure on "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975-), Kenan Thompson was in the public eye since his teens. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1978, Thompson took an interest in performing as a child, regularly auditioning for local commercials. His big break came at the age of 15 when he was cast on a sketch comedy series aimed at kids called "All That" (Nickelodeon, 1994-2000). Thompson immediately became a hit with viewers, and his collaborations with fellow castmate Kel Mitchell spawned the spin-off movie "Good Burger" (1996) as well as a separate series, "Kenan & Kel" (Nickelodeon, 1996-2000). Just three years after both shows wrapped, Thompson moved up the ranks to join the cast of "SNL." Thompson's contributions slowly but surely made him an integral part of the show, with sketches like "What Up with That" and "Black Jeopardy" quickly becoming audience favorites. Though he would remain with "SNL" for more than 15 years, Thompson took on other projects during the series' yearly hiatus, starring in the big screen adaptation of "Fat Albert" (2004), appearing with Samuel L. Jackson in the cult hit "Snakes on a Plane" (2006), and starring with Zachary Levi in the comedy "Weiners" (2008). Thompson appeared as a judge on the reality competition "Bring the Funny" (NBC 2019- ).
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Byron Allen Presents: The Comedy and Music Superfest
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Trolls Band Together
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Tiny Diamond
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Good Burger 2Stream
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Dexter Reed
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A Toast to 2022!
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2022 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
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E! People's Choice Awards 2022
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People's Choice Awards
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Sherri
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The Boys Presents: DiabolicalStream
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Nick Cannon
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Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021
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Gavin
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Tiny Diamond
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Bring the Funny
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All ThatStream
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Dads
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Access Live
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Nature Cat: Ocean Commotion
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Live with Kelly and Ryan
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Going in Style
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Manager Keith Schonfeld
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Teddy
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The Opposite Sex
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The Real
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Henry
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Troy
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Kenan
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The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle
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Two Heads Are Better Than None
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Kenan Thompson
‘Good Burger 2’: Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell on Playing Dex & Ed Again and Hijinks (VIDEO)
‘Good Burger 2’ Trailer Reveals Robot Threat, Plus See Original Cast Return (PHOTOS)
Kenan Thompson Joined ‘SNL’ 20 Years Ago: 10 Highlights From His Run (VIDEO)
‘Felicity’ Turns 25: See 13 Stars Who Guest Starred on the Show
‘Good Burger 2’: Paramount+ Sets Date for Return of Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell Classic Combo (PHOTO)
‘Good Burger 2’ Teaser: Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell Are Back to Take Your Order (VIDEO)
Happy National Donut Day! See Bethenny Frankel & More TV Stars Celebrate (PHOTOS)
See Kenan & Kel Reunite in New Photos From the ‘Good Burger 2’ Set
Kenan Thompson Says Pete Davidson Hosting ‘SNL’ Makes for a ‘Fun, Easy Week’
See the Stars of ‘Buffy,’ ‘90210,’ ‘Charmed’ & ‘All That’ Reunite at ’90s Con (PHOTOS)
Shannen Doherty Defends ‘Charmed’ Reboot After Fan Backlash
‘Good Burger 2’ With Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell Ordered at Paramount+
Cecily Strong Exits ‘Saturday Night Live’ as Austin Butler Sings “Blue Christmas” (VIDEO)
People’s Choice Awards 2022: Complete List of Winners
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell Reunite for Dramatic ‘Kenan & Kel’ Sketch on ‘SNL’ (VIDEO)
‘SNL’ Imagines Twitter’s Content Moderation in the Elon Musk Era
‘Bupkis’: Kenan Thompson, Charlie Day, Ray Romano & More to Guest Star in Pete Davidson Comedy
Kel Mitchell Talks ‘Emmys’ Reunion With Kenan Thompson
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Critic’s Notebook: Big Grrls and Empowered Women Triumph at 2022 Emmys
2022 Emmys Stages Way Too Short ‘Kenan & Kel’ Reunion (VIDEO)
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Kenan Thompson’s Emmys TV Theme Musical Opener Features ‘Brady Bunch’ Reunion & More
Kenan Thompson to Host 2022 Emmys on NBC and Peacock
Kenan Thompson Clears the Air Over Samuel L. Jackson’s Supposed ‘SNL’ Ban (VIDEO)
‘Kenan,’ ‘Mr. Mayor’ & ‘The Endgame’ Canceled by NBC
‘The Boys’ Animated Series ‘Diabolical’ Unveils All-Star Voice Cast (VIDEO)
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‘Kenan’ Heads to Miami in a Season 2 Finale Sneak Peek (VIDEO)
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‘Tis the Season on NBC With ‘Kenan,’ ‘Young Rock’ & ‘Mr. Mayor’ Episodes
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Kenan Thompson Teases the ‘Kenan’ Holiday Episode, Dating in Season 2 & More
The Rock Sweeps, Ellen’s Final Win & More 2021 People’s Choice Awards Highlights (VIDEO)
2021 People’s Choice Awards: Kenan Thompson to Host Star-Studded Event
Hayley Marie Norman Joins Season 2 Of NBC Comedy Series ‘Kenan’
‘Home Sweet Home Alone’: Archie Yates Terrorizes Ellie Kemper & Rob Delaney in First Look (VIDEO)
‘SNL’ Sets Season 47 Premiere — Which Cast Members Might Not Return?
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‘TrollsTopia’ Season 4 Trailer: A Fashion Show & More Troll-tastic Adventures (VIDEO)
Disney+ Announces ‘Home Sweet Home Alone’ Starring Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney & More
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‘Kenan’ Sneak Peek: Kenan Considers Getting Back in the Dating Game (VIDEO)
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‘Kids’ Choice Awards’ Host Kenan Thompson Teases ‘Craziest Party of All Time’ (VIDEO)
Golden Globes 2021: Renee Zellweger, Margot Robbie, Kenan Thompson & More Stars to Present
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Roush Review: ‘Young Rock’s Wonder Years and ‘Kenan’s Feel-Good Family
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Kenan Thompson on the ‘Long Road’ to His NBC Comedy & Playing a Widower
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It Takes 3 Men to Raise 2 Kids on New NBC Comedy ‘Kenan’ (PHOTO)
Kenan Thompson, Kate McKinnon & More ‘SNL’ Stars Branching Out on TV
Tuesday TV Ratings: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Towers Over 2020 RNC Night 2
Tuesday’s TV Ratings: ‘America’s Got Talent’ Topples 2020 DNC Night 2
‘America’s Got Talent’: Watch the Performances From Week 2 of Live Shows (VIDEO)
‘AGT’: Kenan Thompson to Step in for Simon Cowell for Week 2 of Live Shows
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‘Hollywood Game Night’: Nick Jonas, Kristen Bell & Kenan Thompson Play ‘I Love A Charade’ (VIDEO)
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‘Ellen’s Game of Games’ Tests Jeff Foxworthy & Kenan Thompson on Famous Paintings (VIDEO)
TV News Roundup: Kenan Thompson & Hasan Minhaj at White House, ‘Plot Against America’ Trailer
13 Celebrities We’d Love to See Host the 2020 Oscars (PHOTOS)
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‘Saturday Night Live’ Stars Join NBC’s ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’
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Jeff Foxworthy, Chrissy Teigen & Kenan Thompson ‘Bring the Funny’ With Their Favorite Jokes
Watch the Trailers for NBC’s New Fall Series ‘Bluff City Law,’ ‘Sunnyside’ & More (VIDEO)
‘Bring the Funny’: NBC Orders Comedy Competition Series With Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen & More
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Kel Mitchell Talks Competing Against Kenan Thompson in Nickelodeon’s ‘Double Dare’ (VIDEO)
Kenan Thompson Jokes Kanye West Held the ‘SNL’ Cast ‘Hostage’ (VIDEO)
Is Kenan Thompson Leaving ‘SNL’ for His NBC Show?
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Kenan Thompson Talks His ‘Saturday Night Live’ Legacy and Hosting ‘Studio C – Live from NYC’
Nickelodeon Cuts Ties With Dan Schneider, Producer of ‘All That,’ ‘iCarly’ & More
‘All That’ Reunion: See Kenan, Kel, and More Stars of the ’90s Hit on ‘Wild ‘N Out’
NBC Orders Live Variety Series Starring Maya Rudolph and Martin Short
