Emmy Award-Winning Comedy Icon & Actor; Longest-Tenured Cast Member on "Saturday Night Live"; Author of "When I Was Your Age"
Kenan Thompson Biography
Kenan Thompson is a prominent comedy figure and the longest-tenured cast member in "Saturday Night Live" history, surpassing the record previously held by Darrell Hammond. Since joining the sketch comedy show, Thompson has received five Primetime Emmy nominations and won for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. He is also the first regular cast member on "Saturday Night Live" to be born after the show's premiere. With a career spanning more than three decades, Thompson has engaged audiences across generations through his work in television, film, and live performance.
Thompson's career began before his "Saturday Night Live" debut as an original cast member of Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series "All That," where he frequently collaborated with Kel Mitchell. The duo went on to star in the sitcom "Kenan & Kel." Thompson also appeared on The Steve Harvey Show and brought a popular "All That" sketch to the big screen with the film "Good Burger." At age 15, he made his film debut as Russ Tyler in "D2: The Mighty Ducks." These early roles in sketch comedy and live performance established the foundation for his work on "Saturday Night Live."
On "Saturday Night Live," Thompson has become a central figure, achieving a record number of sketches performed. His collaboration with Chris Redd and Chance the Rapper on the song "Come Back, Barack" earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. Thompson holds the record for the most impressions performed on the show. As a six-time Emmy Award nominee, he has received nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for "Kenan" and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for "Saturday Night Live."
Beyond "Saturday Night Live," Thompson has contributed as an executive producer on Nickelodeon's "All That" reboot and produced and starred in "Good Burger 2," a sequel to the original film. He has worked with Kevin Hart as both star and producer on "Back That Year Up" and "Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson," streaming on Peacock. Thompson has also provided voice work for animated features including "The Smurfs," "The Grinch," "Trolls World Tour," and "Trolls Band Together."
Thompson hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His memoir, "When I Was Your Age: Life Lessons, Funny Stories & Questionable Parenting Advice from a Professional Clown," details his experiences in comedy and entertainment. Thompson co-founded Artists for Artists, a production and talent management company. He is also the author of the children's book "The Unfunny Bunny." Thompson's work as a comedian, actor, producer, and writer continues to influence the entertainment industry and comedy landscape.
Kenan Thompson Videos
SNL Stories with Seth Meyers, Fred Armisen & Kenan Thompson
Seth Meyers Fred Armisen & Kenan Thompson tell Neal Brennan stories about SNL. From the Blocks podcast with Neal Brennan.
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