Kenan Thompson

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Kenan Thompson Wiki Biography

Kenan Thompson was born on 10 May 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia USA, and is a popular actor and comedian, perhaps best known for appearing in such shows as “Saturday Night Live”, “Kenan & Kel”, and “All That” among others. During his career, Kenan has been nominated for such awards as Image, Kid’s Choice, Prism and Young Hollywood Awards, but Kenan has not only appeared in various television shows, but he has also worked in numerous movies., all contributing to his wealth, since he began in show business in themid-1990s.

If you consider how rich Kenan Thompson is, it can be said that Kenan’s estimated net worth is over $9 million, as of late 2017, with clearly the main source of his wealth being his appearances in various television shows and movies. As he is not yet 40 years old, there is probably still a lot that he can achieve if he continues his career as an actor and comedian, so there is little doubt that his wealth will become higher.

Thompson’s career as an actor began when he was only 15 years old, in one of his school’s plays, “The Gingerbeard Duck”. Later he received an invitation to become a reporter on the show called “Real News for Kids”, and this was the time when Kenan’s net worth began growing. In 1994 he became a part of the show called “All That”, during the making of which Kenan had an opportunity to meet such actors as Angelique Bates, Katrina Johnson, Kevin Kopelow, Josh Server and many others; the show gained a lot of attention, and had a significant impact on the growth of Kenan Thompson’s net worth.

In 1996 Kenan became one of the main characters of another famous show, “Kenan & Kel”, in which he worked with Kel Mitchell – this show became one of the most acclaimed and famous shows among teens, and undoubtedly contributed to Kenan’s net worth. Step by step Kenan’s popularity grew, as he gained more attention, and then in 2003 he became a part of the widely popular show, “Saturday Night Live”; his decision to join the cast of this show made him even more acclaimed, especially as he is now the longest serving cast member, having chalked-up 16 seasons. Other television shows that Kenan has appeared in include “Felicity”, “The Steve Harvey Show”, “Sit Down, Shut Up”, “”Crank Yankers” and “Off Centre” among others, all of which have helped his net worth to rise.

As mentioned, Kenan has also appeared in numerous movies. Some of them include “D2: The Mighty Ducks”, “Big Fat Liar”, “Stan Helsing”, “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” and “The Master of Disguise” and many others, all adding to Thompson’s net worth.

Overall, Kenan Thompson has appeared in over 20 films, and more than the same number of TV series and shows. Now he is considered to be one of the best comedians and comic actors in the US.

If to talk about Kenan’s personal life, in 2011 he married Christina Evangeline, and together they have a daughter.

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Kenan Thompson Quick Info

Full Name Kenan Thompson
Net Worth $9 Million
Date Of Birth May 10, 1978
Place Of Birth Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Profession Comedian, Actor, Voice Actor
Education Tri-Cities High School
Nationality American
Spouse Christina Evangeline (m. 2011)
Children Georgia Marie Thompson
Parents Fletcher Thompson, Elizabeth Ann Thompson
Siblings Feleecia Thompson, Kerwin Thompson
Nicknames Kenan S. Thompson
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialkenanthompson
Twitter https://twitter.com/officialkenan
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0860380
Allmusic www.allmusic.com/artist/kenan-thompson-mn0000767251
Awards Kids’ Choice Awards, USA – Favorite TV Actor (2000)
Nominations Primetime Emmy Awards (2017), Young Hollywood Awards (2014), Image Awards, Prism Award (2006)
Movies “D2: The Mighty Ducks”, “Big Fat Liar”, “Stan Helsing”, “Love Don’t Cost a Thing”, “The Master of Disguise”
TV Shows “Felicity”, “The Steve Harvey Show”, “Sit Down, Shut Up”, “”Crank Yankers”, “Off Centre”, “Saturday Night Live” (2003)

Kenan Thompson Quotes

  • “I’ve been really fortunate to have gotten so many great roles. I’ve been doing sketch comedy since I was a kid, and it still blows me away. I don’t even have any talent!” (reflecting on his career thus far)

Kenan Thompson Important Facts

  • On May 9, 2015 (just 30 minutes before Mother’s Day), Kenan Thompson, his Saturday Night Live (1975) co-stars, and host Reese Witherspoon appeared alongside their mothers in the opening monologue. That year, Mother’s Day coincided with Kenan Thompson’s birthday, making it all the more a very special occasion for her and his mother.
  • Has a daughter named Geogria Marie was born June 20, 2014.
  • A fan favorite recurring role on Saturday Night Live (1975) is Kenan Thompson’s “Diondre Cole”, a BET talk-show host: “What Up With That?” His character never allows guests to be interviewed because “Diondre Cole” always interrupts them – breaking out into a song & dance number with a bizarre & comedic ensemble cast.
  • Has played both “Fat Albert”, in the live-action movie, Fat Albert (2004), and the show’s creator, Bill Cosby, which he has done several times, including on a Celebrity Jeopardy sketch on Saturday Night Live (1975).
  • Is an Atlanta Falcons fan.
  • Is the first regular cast member on Saturday Night Live (1975) to be born after the show first premiered.
  • The series on which he stared, All That (1994), aired exactly 20 years after Saturday Night Live (1975) aired. He would go on to star in the latter eight years later.
  • Was on weight-loss program before getting the lead role in Fat Albert (2004). Afterward, he had to gain the weight back.
  • Had to wear a fat suit for the character of Fat Albert (2004) for the title character.
  • Reprised three of his All That (1994) roles on its 10th Anniversary Special: Lester Oaks: Construction Worker, Principal Pimpel, and Pierre Escargot, whom he mentions is his favorite character.
  • Good friends with Kel Mitchell
  • Currently lives in both Los Angeles and New York.
  • His first impression on Saturday Night Live (1975) was of Bill Cosby, which he did regularly on All That (1994).

Kenan Thompson Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Saturday Night Live 2003-2017 TV Series Various
Charles Barkley
Steve Harvey
Actor
Brother Nature 2016 Miesha Actor
Maya & Marty 2016 TV Series Various / Steve Harvey Actor
Late Night with Seth Meyers 2016 TV Series Mario Actor
Rock Dog 2016 Riff (voice) Actor
All That 22nd Anniversary Reunion Special 2016 TV Movie Actor
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt 2016 TV Series Roland Actor
Nature Cat 2015-2016 TV Series Ronald Actor
The Awesomes 2013-2015 TV Series Impresario Actor
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 2015 TV Series Lester Oates Actor
The Opposite Sex 2014 Mitch Actor
They Came Together 2014 Teddy Actor
The Smurfs 2 2013 Greedy Smurf (voice) Actor
Wonder Pets! 2013 TV Series Lion Actor
Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Thursday 2008-2012 TV Series Oscar Rogers / Cornel West / Lewis / … Actor
Cool Kids’ Table 2012 TV Series 2012 Actor
The Magic of Belle Isle 2012 Henry Actor
The Smurfs 2011 Greedy (voice) Actor
Sit Down Shut Up 2009 TV Series Sue Sezno / Paramedic #1 Actor
Larry the Cable Guy’s Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau 2009 TV Movie Ticket Agent / Security Guard / Pilot / … Actor
Stan Helsing 2009 Teddy Actor
Psych 2009 TV Series Joon Actor
Johnny B. Homeless 2009 TV Movie Howie D. Actor
Space Chimps 2008 Ringmaster (voice) Actor
Wieners 2008 Wyatt Actor
The Mighty B! 2008 TV Series Rocky Actor
Dive! Manned Submersibles and the New Explorers 2007 Short Narrator Actor
Crank Yankers 2007 TV Series Mark Thomas Actor
Snakes on a Plane 2006 Troy Actor
Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie 2005 Video Flutter (voice) Actor
Rugrats 2005 TV Series Mirror Actor
Myopia 2005/I Short Don Actor
Candy Paint 2005 Short Tyrell Actor
Fat Albert 2004 Fat Albert Actor
Public Lighting 2004 Actor
Barbershop 2: Back in Business 2004 Kenard Actor
Love Don’t Cost a Thing 2003 Walter Colley Actor
My Boss’s Daughter 2003 Hans Actor
Clifford the Big Red Dog 2003 TV Series short Hamburger Actor
The Nick Cannon Show 2003 TV Series LaNeesha Actor
Are We There Yet? 2003 TV Movie Actor
The Master of Disguise 2002 Kenan Actor
Off Centre 2002 TV Series MC French Actor
Big Fat Liar 2002 Party Goer Actor
Felicity 2001 TV Series DeForrest Ingram Actor
All That 1994-2000 TV Series Various / Regular Performer / Mavis Actor
Kenan & Kel: Two Heads Are Better Than None 2000 TV Movie Kenan Rockmore Actor
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle 2000 Lewis Actor
Kenan & Kel 1996-2000 TV Series Kenan Rockmore Actor
The Parkers 2000 TV Series Damon Actor
Cousin Skeeter 1999 TV Series Kenan Rockmore Actor
The Steve Harvey Show 1996-1998 TV Series Junior Actor
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch 1998 TV Series Kenan Rockmore Actor
Sports Theater with Shaquille O’Neal 1997 TV Series Kadeem Actor
Good Burger 1997 Dexter Reed Actor
Sister, Sister 1997 TV Series Trevor Actor
D3: The Mighty Ducks 1996 Russ Tyler Actor
Heavy Weights 1995 Roy Actor
D2: The Mighty Ducks 1994 Russ Tyler Actor
Saturday Night Live 2003-2014 TV Series performer – 37 episodes Soundtrack
Psych 2009 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon 2005 TV Special performer: “Summertime, Summertime”, “Summer Nights” Soundtrack
Fat Albert 2004 writer: “Save the Day”, “To the Park” Soundtrack
All That 1997 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Kenan & Kel 1999 TV Series written by – 1 episode Writer
Wieners 2008 executive producer Producer
Saturday Night 2010 Documentary thanks Thanks
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards ’07 2007 TV Special Himself Self
mtvU Woodie Awards 2007 2007 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
Meet the Reptiles 2006 Video documentary short Himself – ‘Troy’ Self
Pure Venom: The Making of ‘Snakes on a Plane’ 2006 Video documentary short Himself – ‘Troy’ Self
Snakes on a Blog 2006 Video documentary short Himself (uncredited) Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2005-2006 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse 2006 TV Special Himself Self
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards ’06 2006 TV Special Himself Self
Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes 2006 Video documentary short Himself Self
The Snake Pit: On the Set of ‘Snakes on a Plane’ 2006 Video documentary short Himself Self
Wild ‘N Out 2005 TV Series Himself / Black Team Leader Self
Steve Harvey’s Big Time Challenge 2005 TV Series Himself Self
All That 2005 TV Series Himself Self
All That 10th Anniversary Reunion Special 2005 TV Movie Himself / Various Characters Self
Last Call with Carson Daly 2005 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The Tony Danza Show 2005 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards 2005 TV Special Himself Self
Dr. Phil 2005 TV Series Himself Self
Late Night with Conan O’Brien 2004 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1997-2004 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Hey Hey Hey: Behind the Scenes of ‘Fat Albert’ 2004 TV Movie Himself Self
Total Request Live 2004 TV Series Himself Self
60 Minutes 2004 TV Series documentary Himself – Comedian (segment “Live from New York”) Self
Coming Attractions 2004 TV Series Himself Self
The Making of ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’ 2004 Video documentary short Himself Self
Tinseltown TV 2004 TV Series Himself Self
The Sharon Osbourne Show 2004 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The Saturday Show 2002 TV Series Himself Self
The Nick Cannon Show 2002 TV Series Himself Self
Rendez-View 2002 TV Series Himself Self
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards ’99 1999 TV Special Himself Self
The Amanda Show 1999 TV Series Himself Self
Oh Yeah! Cartoons 1999 TV Series Himself – Host Self
The Rosie O’Donnell Show 1998-1999 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
30th NAACP Image Awards 1999 TV Special Himself Self
The 1998 Annual Kid’s Choice Awards 1998 TV Special Himself Self
Oddville, MTV 1997 TV Series Himself Self
Figure It Out 1997 TV Series Himself / panelist (1998-1999) Self
The Chew 2017 TV Series Himself Self
Live with Kelly and Michael 2004-2016 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Late Night with Seth Meyers 2014-2016 TV Series Himself / Himself – ‘Game of Jones’ / Mike / … Self
The View 2013-2016 TV Series Himself – Guest / Himself Self
Today 2013-2016 TV Series Himself – Guest / Himself Self
Park Bench with Steve Buscemi 2015 TV Series Himself Self
Live from New York! 2015 Documentary Herself – Featuring Self
Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs 2015 TV Special Himself Self
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special 2015 TV Special Himself
Bill Cosby
Trey
Self
Politics Nation with Al Sharpton 2015 TV Series Himself Self
Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2014 2014 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
Hub Network’s First Annual Halloween Bash 2013 TV Movie Himself – Host Self
Rachael Ray 2013 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Hollywood Game Night 2013 TV Series Himself – Panelist Self
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2010-2012 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
The Wendy Williams Show 2010-2012 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
iCarly 2011 TV Series Himself Self
Saturday Night Live Backstage 2011 TV Special documentary Diondre Cole / Various Self
Watch What Happens: Live 2010 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
2010 CMT Music Awards 2010 TV Special Himself Self
The Mo’Nique Show 2010 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again 2010 TV Special documentary Himself Self
Saturday Night 2010 Documentary Himself Self
Make My Day 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Up Close with Carrie Keagan 2009 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Rome Is Burning 2009 TV Series Himself Self
Goodnight, Sweet Prince 2016 TV Special Star Jones (uncredited) Archive Footage
An SNL Valentine 2015 TV Special Mario Archive Footage
SNL’s NFL Saturday 2015 TV Movie Chris Clark
Rodney Harrison
Various
Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Christmas Special 2014 TV Special Forest Whitaker
Diondre Cole
Various
Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving Special 2014 TV Special Trey / Various Archive Footage
SNL Shorts 2014 TV Movie Ving Rhames / Pontius Pilate / Various (uncredited) Archive Footage
SNL Sports Spectacular 2014 TV Movie Charles Barkley
Diondre Cole
Chris Clark
… (uncredited)
Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Best of This Season 2014 TV Special Thamsanqa Jantjie / Mitchell / Various (uncredited) Archive Footage
Crossfire 2013 TV Series Santa Claus Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Christmas 2013 TV Special Forest Whitaker
DeAndre Cole (uncredited)
Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Thanksgiving 2013 TV Special Trey / Lou (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Halloween 2013 TV Special The Franks / Blackenstein (uncredited) Archive Footage
The Women of SNL 2010 TV Movie Randy Jackson / Various Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell – Volume 3 2010 Video Bill Cosby / Charles Barkley Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live Presents: Sports All-Stars 2010 TV Special Diondre Cole
Tyger Woods
Various (uncredited)
Archive Footage
SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas 2009 TV Movie Various (uncredited) Archive Footage
The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien 2009 TV Series Troy Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: Just Shorts 2009 TV Special Japanese Stanley Hudson (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Amy Poehler 2009 TV Special Reggie Hudson / Bartender / Various Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live Sports Extra ’09 2009 TV Special Various (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live Presidential Bash ’08 2008 TV Special Dalton Cheeks Archive Footage
100 Greatest Teen Stars 2006 TV Mini-Series Himself Archive Footage
Biography 2005 TV Series documentary Himself Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon 2005 TV Special Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies 2005 TV Movie Various Characters (uncredited) Archive Footage
Spotlight on Location: The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle 2001 Video short Lewis Archive Footage

Kenan Thompson Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2000 Blimp Award Kids’ Choice Awards, USA Favorite Television Actor All That (1994) Won
2000 Blimp Award Kids’ Choice Awards, USA Favorite Television Actor All That (1994) Nominated