Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to talk about one of the most beloved comedians in recent history: Kenan Thompson. This actor, writer, and comedian has been making us laugh for decades, from his start on Nickelodeon’s “All That” to his current role on “Saturday Night Live.”
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But what do you really know about Kenan and his time on SNL? Today, we’re going to take a deep dive into six fascinating and surprising facts about this comedic icon and his journey on the iconic late-night sketch show. Get ready to learn a thing or two as we explore the many sides of the comedian with 8 SNL facts about Kenan Thompson.
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Thompson is the first SNL cast member to have been born after the show’s debut in 1975. He was born on May 10, 1978.
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Having joined the show in 2003, Kenan Thompson is the longest-serving cast member in the history of SNL. He’s clocked in 20 seasons thus far.
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He is also the longest-serving Black cast member, surpassing Tim Meadows who was on the show for ten seasons.
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In 2013, Thompson refused to play any more Black women on the show and demanded SNL hire Black women instead.
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After nearly 20 years on the show, Thompson won his first emmy in 2021 for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series — he’s been nominated five times.
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At 139, Thompson holds the record for the most celebrity impressions performed on the show
Kenan has performed in over 1,500 sketches
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As of April 2023, Thompson has officially performed in 400 episodes.
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