Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, comedian |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/05/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Kenan Thompson
Tradition Pictures announced a multi-project TV partnership with Artists for Artists, the banner run by Kenan Thompson and John Ryan Jr. The deal also brought Mark Canton, James Maslow and Joseph Sikora onto the company's advisory board.
Thompson was announced as a guest judge on America's Got Talent, filling in for Simon Cowell while he recovers from back surgery. He was scheduled to sit at the judges' table for the Quarterfinals Round 3 episode on 01/09/2026.
Thompson and Lamorne Morris were set to star in the action comedy Unwanted, based on the popular QCode podcast. The film is directed by Richie Keen, with production planned to begin in the summer of 2026.
Kenan Thompson appeared at an Anaheim Ducks game in February 2026 and joked about a possible Mighty Ducks 4 project by flashing a script and leading the crowd in a quack chant. The moment circulated after he also shared it on Instagram, drawing attention to his long-running connection to the franchise.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Kenan Stacy Thompson |
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| Known For | Saturday Night Live, All That, Kenan & Kel |
| Years Active | 1990s–present |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Christina Evangeline (m. 2011; div. 2022) |
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Family
| Children |
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Career
| Early Career | Started acting as a child; appeared on All That and Kenan & Kel |
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| Notable Work | Longtime cast member of Saturday Night Live |
| Saturday Night Live Tenure | Cast member since 2003, the longest-tenured performer in the show's history |
| NBC Sitcom | Kenan (2021–2022) |
| Production Company | Co-leads Artists for Artists, a production banner with John Ryan Jr. |
| Upcoming Film | Set to star in the action comedy Unwanted with Lamorne Morris |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He began performing at a young age. | |
| 2. He became one of the longest-serving cast members in Saturday Night Live history. |
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