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Kenan Thompson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 10, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Age | 47 |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Kenan Thompson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Longtime cast member of 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL); Nickelodeon's 'All That' and 'Kenan & Kel' |
Intro
Kenan Thompson is an American actor and comedian best known for being the longest-tenured cast member of 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL), starting in 2003. He initially gained fame as a teen on Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series 'All That' and the sitcom 'Kenan & Kel.'
Early Life & Background
Kenan Thompson was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He began acting at an early age, joining a local theater company and auditioning for commercials, which led to his early start in children's television.
Career Highlights
- Cast member on Nickelodeon's 'All That' (1994–1999)
- Co-star of 'Kenan & Kel' (1996–2000)
- Joined 'Saturday Night Live' in 2003 and became the longest-tenured cast member
- Starred in films such as 'Good Burger' (1997) and 'Fat Albert' (2004)
- Received multiple Emmy nominations, winning one for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics (2018)
- Starred in NBC's sitcom 'Kenan' (2021–2022)
Trivia
- Kenan Thompson is the first SNL cast member born after the show's 1975 premiere.
- He has played over 130 different characters on 'Saturday Night Live.'
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Kenan Thompson?
Kenan Thompson is 47 years old.
When was Kenan Thompson born?
Kenan Thompson was born the 10 May 1978.
Where is Kenan Thompson from?
Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About May 10th, 1978, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 10, 1978, Liverpool Football Club secured their second consecutive European Cup victory by defeating Club Brugge 1–0 in the final at Wembley Stadium, London.
- Day of the week: May 10th, 1978 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: If I Can't Have You by Yvonne Elliman
- #1 UK song: Rivers Of Babylon / Brown Girl In The Ring by Boney M
- Popular movie: The Deer Hunter directed by Michael Cimino
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