Kenan Thompson, 1978
Actors · May 10, 1978
Kenan Thompson
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Kenan Thompson is 48 years old, born May 10, 1978 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Kenan Thompson became Saturday Night Live's longest-tenured cast member, a record he's held since joining the NBC sketch show in 2003. Born May 10, 1978, in the US, Thompson started as a Nickelodeon fixture on All That (1994–2005) with Kel Mitchell, then co-starred in the sitcom Kenan & Kel (1996–2000). He has earned six Primetime Emmy nominations for SNL work, winning once. A Taurus, Thompson balances sketch comedy with film roles ranging from The Mighty Ducks to Fat Albert.
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Biography
Kenan Thompson became Saturday Night Live's longest-tenured cast member, a record he's held since joining the NBC sketch show in 2003—also the first regular cast member born after SNL's 1975 premiere. Born May 10, 1978, in the US, Thompson is an actor and comedian. His early career included Nickelodeon's All That (1994–2005) as an original cast member, where he collaborated frequently with co-star Kel Mitchell; starting in 1996, they starred together in their own sitcom Kenan & Kel (1996–2000). Beyond SNL, Thompson starred in NBC's sitcom Kenan from 2021 to 2022. His film and voice work spans The Mighty Ducks franchise, Good Burger and Good Burger 2, the title role in Fat Albert (2004), Space Chimps (2008), Rock Dog (2016), The Grinch (2018), and Wonder Park (2019). He has earned six Primetime Emmy nominations for his SNL work, winning once, and is ranked No. 88 on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars. As a Taurus born in May, Thompson's sustained presence in sketch comedy reflects the sign's reputation for steadiness and endurance. Actors perform live and on camera across comedy and drama, often collaborating with ensemble casts.
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Before Fame
Thompson began his acting career in the early 1990s. He was an original cast member of Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series All That, which ran from 1994 to 2005, where he frequently worked alongside co-star Kel Mitchell. This early TV work launched him into collaborations that would define his youth-era fame.
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Trivia
- Thompson was the first SNL cast member born after the show's 1975 premiere, joining in 2003.
- He starred in Good Burger 2, decades after the original Good Burger film.
- His voice acting credits include The Grinch (2018) and Wonder Park (2019).
- Thompson is ranked No. 88 on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Kenan Thompson succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kenan Thompson?
- Kenan Thompson is 48 years old (born May 10, 1978).
- When is Kenan Thompson's birthday?
- Kenan Thompson was born on May 10, 1978.
- What is Kenan Thompson's zodiac sign?
- Kenan Thompson is a Taurus, born May 10, 1978.
- What is Kenan Thompson's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kenan Thompson was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Kenan Thompson from?
- Kenan Thompson is from United States.
- What does Kenan Thompson do?
- Kenan Thompson is a actor.
- Is Kenan Thompson still alive?
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