American comedian
Born: May 10, 1978
Kenan Thompson is an American actor, comedian, and television personality. He was born on May 10, 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia. Thompson began his career as a child actor, appearing in commercials and television shows such as “All That” and “Kenan & Kel” on Nickelodeon.
However, Thompson gained widespread recognition and became a household name when he joined the cast of the long-running sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) in 2003. He is currently the longest-serving cast member in SNL history, having been with the show for over two decades.
During his time on SNL, Thompson has showcased his versatility and comedic talents by portraying a wide range of characters. He has also become known for his hilarious celebrity impressions, including Barack Obama, Steve Harvey, and Charles Barkley, among others.
Thompson’s success on SNL led to various opportunities in both television and film. He has appeared in movies such as “Good Burger,” “Fat Albert,” and “Snakes on a Plane.” Additionally, he has lent his voice to animated films like “The Smurfs” and “Space Chimps.”
In recent years, Thompson has expanded his career further by starring in his own sitcom, “Kenan,” which premiered in 2021. The show follows his character as a widowed father juggling his job as a morning talk show host and raising his two daughters.
Throughout his career, Kenan Thompson has received numerous accolades for his work, including several Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He is highly regarded for his comedic talent, longevity on SNL, and contributions to the entertainment industry as a whole.
Kenan Thompson’s 5 most popular quotes
- I’m a happy person, and I want everybody else to be happy. Nothing wrong with that.
- Never thought I’d be a bobble-head, but little did I know.
- There’s a lot of pressure on kids, period, just to be successful in life.
- Singing a melody is like a lot of easier and when you sing harmony you have to really kind of know music and listen to the music and be able to hear the notes or whatever.
- I don’t know if people really know, when you shoot a TV show like you’re really family and it really works, it’s because it seems real to everybody, even to us. We were all so very close.
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