Kenan Thompson

Date of Birth: May 10, 1978

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Kenan Thompson is an American actor and comedian, best known for his work on the long-running sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). He was born on May 10, 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia. Thompson’s career began in the early 1990s when he was a cast member of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series “All That.” He later starred in the spin-off sitcom “Kenan & Kel” alongside his friend and co-star Kel Mitchell. Thompson’s transition from Nickelodeon to mainstream comedy was seamless as he joined SNL in 2003, making him the longest-tenured cast member in the show’s history. Over the years, he has become known for his versatility, portraying a wide range of characters and impersonating celebrities such as Steve Harvey and Al Sharpton. In addition to his television work, Thompson has appeared in several films, including “Good Burger” (1997), “Fat Albert” (2004), and “Snakes on a Plane” (2006). He has also lent his voice to animated films and series, including “The Awesomes” and “The Grinch” (2018).

5 Interesting Facts about Kenan Thompson

1. Kenan Thompson is the longest-tenured cast member in “Saturday Night Live” history, having joined the show in 2003.

2. He began his career in entertainment at the age of 15 on Nickelodeon’s “All That.”

3. Kenan starred in the popular Nickelodeon series “Kenan & Kel,” which ran from 1996 to 2000.

4. He has won a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on SNL and has been nominated multiple times.

5. Kenan is an accomplished voice actor, having worked on projects such as “The Awesomes” and “The Grinch” (2018).

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kenan Thompson

1. “I think the biggest problem working with me would be that I’m so unorganized.”

2. “I just want to be funny, I just want to do comedy.”

3. “I’m a father now, so I have to be more responsible.”

4. “The biggest challenge for me has been trying to keep it fresh and not get too comfortable.”

5. “I just like making people laugh.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Kenan Thompson’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be $13 million.

Children

Kenan Thompson has two daughters with his wife, Christina Evangeline. Their first daughter, Georgia Marie, was born in June 2014. Their second daughter, Gianna Michelle, was born in July 2018.