Kenan Thompson is an American comedian and actor. He has been a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live since 2003, making him the longest-tenured cast member in the show's history. He was also the first regular cast member born after the show's premiere in 1975. Outside of SNL, Thompson starred on NBC's sitcom Kenan from 2021 to 2022.
Thompson was born on May 10, 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia. His parents are Fletcher and Elizabeth Ann Thompson. He has two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister. His family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, when he was 9 months old. Thompson's mother enrolled him in acting classes at age five. His first role as Toto in a church production of The Wiz had no lines. He continued acting throughout his youth, appearing in school plays such as The Gingerbread Duck. He auditioned for a theater company, The Youth Ensemble of Atlanta (YEA). As a child, he was a fan of The Price Is Right, which he has called "my first love" and "very joyful viewing" that shaped his acting style.
| Date of Birth | 10th May 1978 |
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| Age | 46 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Country | United States of America |
| Current City | Atlanta |
| Birth Place | Atlanta |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Language | English |
| Reference | IMDB |
| Education |
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| Santa Monica College, Tri-Cities High School |
| Occupation | actor, voice actor, musician, television actor, film actor, comedian, film producer |
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| Career Start | 1992 (32 years ago) |
