Kenan Thompson (born May 10, 1978) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work as a cast member of NBC's long-running sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, as well for his starring roles in the films Good Burger and Fat Albert, his portrayal of Kenan Rockmore on the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel, and as an original cast member of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That. He ranks at #88 on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars. Throughout the 1990s, he frequently collaborated with fellow comedian Kel Mitchell.
He is also known for his starring roles in the films Good Burger, his portrayal of Kenan Rockmore on the Nickelodeon sitcom Kenan & Kel, and as an original cast member of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That. Among his notable characters are Superdude, Miss Piddlin, Dullmont Junior High School Principal William Baines Pimpell, Pierre Escargot, and Randy.
He hosted the second season of Oh Yeah! Cartoons, and made guest appearances on The Amanda Show and Cousin Skeeter. He returned to the network in a somewhat regular basis to voice Rocky Rhodes on The Mighty B!.
He presented the Burp Contest at the 2007 Kids' Choice Awards.
He guest-starred as himself in the iCarly-Victorious crossover iParty with Victorious. He claims that among the people constantly asking him for money is his original castmates on All That.
He appeared in several bumpers for TeenNick's late-night block "The '90s Are All That" for its first two years, as well as the music video for its anthem.
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External links
- Official website
- Kenan Thompson at the Internet Movie Database
- [1] - fanpage