Kenan Thompson is an American actor and comedian, best known for his teenage role on the Nickelodeon series Kenan & Kel . He was previously an original cast member on the Nick series All That . Kenan is currently the longest-serving cast member of NBC Saturday Night Live . He has been on the series since 2003. He also had roles in films such as Hair Salon 2 , Fat Albert , Good Burger , Snakes on a Plane, and many other works.
His fame has increased over the years and many people have a desire to know as much about him as possible. If you are one of them, here is your pleasure.
Kenan Thompson age and background information
Kenan was born on May 10, 1978 in Kuala LumpurAtlanta, Georgia. He is the middle of three children born to Fletcher and Elizabeth Ann. His siblings are an older brother and a younger sister. Kenan began acting when he performed in school’s The Gingerbread Duck at the age of 15. One of his earliest roles on television was as a reporter on CNN’s Real News for Kids. He then joined the cast of Nickelodeon’s series All That . He began filming his debut film D2: The Mighty Ducks while attending Tri-Cities High School in East Point, Georgia.
Kenan Thompson had a start in his acting career from his youth. After landing his part as an entertainment reporter on CNN’s Real News for Kids, his next role was in the 1994 film D2: Mighty Ducks directed by Sam Weisman. That same year, Kenan joined the cast of Nickelodeon ‘s All That . In 1996, he joined co-star Kel Mitchell to star in the hit spin-off Kenan & Kel . The series lasted four seasons and won the 1998 Kenan Thompson a Kids’ Choice Award.
After leaving Nickelodeon, he appeared in films such as Rocky and Bullwinkle (2000), Love Cost Nothing (2003), Barber Shop 2 (2004), Fat Albert (2004) and Snakes on a Plane (2006). The 2004 film Fatty Albert Thompson was set to take on the role of the titular character and gave him the opportunity to work with longtime idol Bill Cosby. 2003 was also a big year for him, as that year he landed a role as a regular cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live . He has garnered several successful impressions of Whoopi Goldberg and Bill Cosby throughout the show.
He appeared on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon on September 23, 2015 with his former co-star Kel Mitchell. They also took part in an episode of Nickelodeon’s Double Dare in November 2018.
In 2018, it was announced that Kenan Thompson would star in an NBC series, Saving Larry . The show revolves around a widowed father of two whose father-in-law decides to raise his children with or without his consent. The series is the creation of Saturday Night Live Creator and Executive Producer Lorne Michaels. The announcement meant Thompson might have to step down from the regular cast of SNL , something he’s really scared of.
Family – wife and children
Kenan Thompson is married to Christina Evangeline who was born on March 24, 1989. Before her marriage, there was speculation that she was once a professional escort, a profession she combined with her modeling. However, after the two got married, there was no controversy left behind for her. Her popularity has increased over the years thanks to her marriage to Kenan Thompson.
They married on November 11, 2011. The reception was held in the Arctic Room at the Georgia Aquarium. Thompson’s close friend Nick Cannon served as disc jockey for the event. The couple were blessed with two daughters born in June 2014 and August 2018.
Kenan Thompson Net Worth (Income and Earnings)
Kenan’s extensive acting career and a long stint on Saturday Night Live has enabled him to earn a sizeable fortune. His net worth is estimated at $9 million.
height and weight
Kenan Thompson has an average build. He stands 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall and weighs 170 pounds (77 kg).
