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Kenan Thompson

Kenan Thompson (; born May 10, 1978) 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 began his acting career in the early 1990s, and was an original cast member of Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series ''All That'' (1994–2005), where he often collaborated with co-star Kel Mitchell. Beginning in 1996, they starred in their own sitcom ''Kenan & Kel'' (1996–2001). Thompson also had roles in ''The Mighty Ducks'' franchise, ''Good Burger'', and as the title character in the 2004 film ''Fat Albert''.

He has been nominated six times for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on ''SNL'', winning once. He is ranked at No. 88 on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars. Provided by Wikipedia