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Kenan Thompson

A legendary comedian reflects on a groundbreaking career, balancing the chaos of late-night comedy with the challenges of reinvention in an ever-changing entertainment world.

Born
1978
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82
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6
Decades active
3
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In short · Acting since 1975, 6 decades active, 82 credits.

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Kenan Thompson is an American actor and comedian best known for his long-standing role on the NBC sketch comedy series *Saturday Night Live*, where he has been a cast member since 2003. He holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured cast member in the show's history and the first regular cast member born after its 1975 premiere. Beyond *SNL*, Thompson starred in the NBC sitcom *Kenan*, which aired from 2021 to 2022.

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