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.
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.
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.
He is also the longest-serving Black cast member, surpassing Tim Meadows who was on the show for ten seasons.
In 2013, Thompson refused to play any more Black women on the show and demanded SNL hire Black women instead.
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.
At 139, Thompson holds the record for the most celebrity impressions performed on the show
Kenan has performed in over 1,500 sketches
As of April 2023, Thompson has officially performed in 400 episodes.
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