"These are people that I admire and look up to. He has been a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live since 2003, and is the longest-tenured cast member in the show's history (as of 2018). Thompson has also played Kenan Rockmore in the sitcom Kenan & Kel, Russ Tyler in The Mighty Ducks franchise, Dexter Reed in the 1997 film Good Burger, and the title character in the 2004 film Fat Albert. Sterling K. Brown, Kristen Bell, Tituss Burgess, Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson on stage at the 70th Emmy Awards. April 13 (UPI) --Kenan Thompson says the Home Alone reboot is "very close" to being finished.The 42-year-old actor gave an update on the film during … "It's been a rough year but also it's been very progressive in certain ways and if we can just keep that moving forward, then that's all I can really ask for. "I haven't done a lot of just recording myself doing stuff outside of professional environments. SEE Kenan Thompson … "His music resonates so hard with people. 2 likes • 3 shares. Kenan Thompson is an American actor and comedian. Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special. Saturday Night Live wins the Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series. The comedian recently launched a podcast, has a new series coming to NBC and, most notably, just scored his second Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in … But yeah, there's talks being had, I guess, is all I can say about that. It isn’t in Thompson’s nature to self-aggrandize, even if he is the longest-running cast member in Saturday Night Live’s 42-year history—and, as of this year, an Emmy contender. Kenan Thompson was born on May 10, 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA as Kenan Stacy Thompson. Kenan Thompson crossed over on Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That (1994-1999) and Kenan & Kel (1996-2000). The TelevisionAcademy.com sites look and perform best when using a modern browser. Website content © Television Academy.EMMY, EMMYS, and the Emmy Statuette are registered trademarks and/or copyrights Of ATAS and NATAS.TELEVISION ACADEMY and ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES are registered trademarks of ATAS. Kenan described the beginning of working on the show remotely as "the weirdest. Christina Evangeline and Kenan Thompson on the red carpet at the 2017 Creative Arts Emmys. 'The Waking Dead' actress Emily Kinney on 'Skinny' song: 'Do I actually care if I'm five pounds thinner? When Kenan got the Emmys news on Tuesday, as he explained to E! The at-home episodes of Saturday Night Live certainly did! He's overly indulgent to whatever you ask of him. Christina Evangeline and Kenan Thompson on the red carpet at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys. "I'm hanging out. He debuted a podcast, You Already Know, with co-host Tani Marole in May, which he said hopes brings "a little joy" to listeners. Comedian Kenan Thompson just scored a long-overdue Emmy for his hilarious “Come Back Barack” song with Chance the Rapper and Chris Redd. "I mean, it's all in talks. Hour interview in the above clips! Kenan Thompson is an Emmy award-winning American actor and comedian who is well-known for being a star cast member of the NBC sketch comedy series "Saturday Night Live". Kenan Thompson appears to be in his prime! Kenan Thompson presents an award at the 70th Emmy Awards. Kenan Thompson, who is in his 17th season as a performer on Saturday Night Live, covered a wide range of show lore in a 90-minute appearance Sunday at … Here are the 2020 Emmy winners, ... Musical guest Lizzo, host Eddie Murphy, and “Saturday Night Live” cast member Kenan Thompson. Christina Evangeline and Kenan Thompson on the red carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards. on the red carpet at the 2017 Creative Arts Emmys. He's just a great dude.". Like. Eli Brueggemann, Chris Redd, Will Stephen, and Kenan Thompson accept award at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys. He currently stars on the NBC sitcom Kenan, which premiered in 2021. 2018 - Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. The firing of debut c… Kenan Thompson “He’s a master in that studio”- Lorne Michaels ... Primetime Emmy Award winner. Kenan Thompson. ", 2020 Emmy Noms: Snubs, Surprises & Showdowns. Kenan Thompson and Chris Redd on the red carpet at the 2018 Creative Arts Emmys. They have two children. The comedian recently launched a podcast, has a new series coming to NBC and, most notably, just scored his second Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role on Saturday Night Live—the show he's called home for the last 17 years, making him the longest-running cast member ever. Kenan Thompson, Phil Hymes, and Seth Meyers in an SNL sketch. ", Emmys 2020: Stars React to Their Nominations. There’s also new series looking to go straight to the big time in their first shot: “Mr. Kenan Thompson is an American actor and comedian. Kenan Thompson on the red carpet at the 70th Emmy Awards. It’s a great day for Kenan Thompson. I mean, I'm in the same sentence with Alan Arkin—forget about it! Gold Derby - Marcus James Dixon • 47d. Sterling K. Brown, Kristen Bell, Tituss Burgess, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson and RuPaul Charles on stage at the 70th Emmy Awards. And I'll make my speech with my handmade trophy. There's not much partying to be had these days but it's all good. ", "He's the nicest guy in the world but he's also insanely talented," Kenan added. ", With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there's no telling what the Emmys ceremony is going to look like. Now 42 with nearly two decades’ tenure in … "Yeah, it's in the works," Kenan excitedly admitted to Scott. Kenan Thompson deserves 2 Emmy noms this year for ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘Kenan’. ", "And really just embracing the love from loved-ones basically—just a million text messages and stuff like that," Kenan, who has two children with wife Christina Evangeline, added. Until that happens, though, Kenan has plenty to keep him busy. Kenan Thompson is in his 18th season of "Saturday Night Live," making him the show's longest-running cast member. In his record-breaking 15th season on ‘Saturday Night Live’, Kenan Thompson proved he’s more vital than ever. Kate McKinnon and Kenan Thompson present an award at the 70th Emmy Awards. ", "I'm just overly moved by what's going on this year," Kenan told Scott. Kristen Schaal and Kenan Thompson on stage at the 2017 Creative Arts Emmys. Kenan Thompson and Christina Evangeline on the red carpet at the 2017 Creative Arts Emmys. Bruce Ready accepts an award at the 2017 Creative Arts Emmys. Image Award. Catch the complete HappE! Hour: "I'm going to make my own trophy out of aluminum foil and I'm just going to have it ready in case I win. In his teenage years, he was an original cast member of Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series All That. He is the definition of an Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. On Sunday, a few of SNL 's male cast members -- … The comedian recently launched a podcast, has a new series coming to NBC and, most notably, just scored his second Emmy … Kenan Thompson is an American actor and comedian. ', 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier': Here's the story behind the major MCU cameo that blew up on Twitter (spoilers), Madison LeCroy wishes Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez ‘the best’ amid split, Don Lemon defends officer in Adam Toledo shooting: 'Not all police shootings are the same', Why Jennifer Lopez broke up with Alex Rodriguez: They 'tried to make it work,' says source. In his teenage years, he was an original cast member of Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series All That. Kenan Thompson, Actor: Saturday Night Live. "After [Adam] Sandler did it, that was a big feat...I was like man, Lorne Michaels never sleeps! Kenan Thompson speaks during the 72nd Emmy Awards. The 70th Annual Primetime Emmys Opening Number - “We Solved It!”! Kristen Schaal and Kenan Thompson present an award at the 2017 Creative Arts Emmys. We suggest you use the latest version of any of these browsers: Visiting the site with Internet Explorer or other browsers may not provide the best viewing experience. So hopefully the numbers can match up to everybody's expectations and we can get it done. So it was a pleasure to watch rapper, occasional comedian, and Emmy winner Chance the Rapper chat with SNL great (and fellow Emmy winner) Kenan Thompson about his career. Hour, he "celebrated by just slowly spreading the word amongst family. Kenan described the latter's much-anticipated return to the main stage at Studio 8H as "incredible.". Inside the hilarious, Emmy-winning reign of Keenan Thompson, Saturday Night Live's ultimate survivor ... Live from New York it’s… well, it’s Thursday night, and Kenan Thompson is … Kenan & … I'm just very new to that and it kind of catapulted me into that. At Sunday’s 2018 Creative Arts, the 43-year series just won its third Emmy in the category, for the song “Come Back Barack” written by Eli Brueggemann, … All Nominee Information (printable lists), Editorial Calendar and Production Schedule, Breaking Barriers in Comedy: A Celebration of Black Television, One on One: A Conversation with Jon Murray & Jamal Henderson, The Secret Ingredients of Cooking for Television, - How to Apply to Internship and Fellowship Programs, - Diversity and Inclusion Unscripted Internship Program, The Interviews: An Oral History of Television, Foundation Gathers Hollywood's Top Executives for College Television Summit, Lydia West: Television’s Impact on Identity and Personal Development, Debra Martin Chase: Creating Disney's First Black Princess, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series - 2020, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series - 2018, Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics - 2018, Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics - 2017, SNL Studios in association with Universal Television and Broadway Video, "Host: Chance The Rapper / Song Title: Come Back Barack", "Host: Casey Affleck / Song Title: Last Christmas".