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He began his career in the [[TheNineties 1990s]], on the Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} sketch comedy show ''Series/AllThat''. He and his fellow cast member Creator/KelMitchell were later given their own sitcom, ''Series/KenanAndKel'', which ran for four seasons. He joined the cast of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' in 2003, and has gone on to become its longest-tenured cast member (still with the show as of 2022). His films have included starring roles in ''Film/GoodBurger'' (a spinoff of a recurring ''All That'' sketch) and ''Film/FatAlbert'' (in which he played the title role).

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He began his career in the [[TheNineties 1990s]], on the Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} sketch comedy show ''Series/AllThat''. He and his fellow cast member Creator/KelMitchell were later given their own sitcom, ''Series/KenanAndKel'', which ran for four seasons. He joined the cast of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' in 2003, and has gone on to become its longest-tenured cast member (still with the show as of 2022).2023). His films have included starring roles in ''Film/GoodBurger'' (a spinoff of a recurring ''All That'' sketch) and ''Film/FatAlbert'' (in which he played the title role).
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* ''[[Film/GoodBurger Good Burger 2]]'' (2023): Dexter Reed.
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His career began in the [[TheNineties 1990s]], on the Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} sketch comedy show ''Series/AllThat''. He and his fellow cast member Creator/KelMitchell were then given their own sitcom, ''Series/KenanAndKel'', which ran for four seasons (1996–2000). He joined the cast of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' in 2003, and has gone on to become the longest-serving ''SNL'' cast member (still with the show as of 2022). His films have included starring roles in ''Film/GoodBurger'' (a spinoff of a recurring ''All That'' sketch) and ''Film/FatAlbert'' (in which he played the title role).

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His He began his career began in the [[TheNineties 1990s]], on the Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} sketch comedy show ''Series/AllThat''. He and his fellow cast member Creator/KelMitchell were then later given their own sitcom, ''Series/KenanAndKel'', which ran for four seasons (1996–2000). seasons. He joined the cast of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' in 2003, and has gone on to become the longest-serving ''SNL'' its longest-tenured cast member (still with the show as of 2022). His films have included starring roles in ''Film/GoodBurger'' (a spinoff of a recurring ''All That'' sketch) and ''Film/FatAlbert'' (in which he played the title role).
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His career began in the [[TheNineties 1990s]], on the Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} sketch comedy show ''Series/AllThat''. He and his fellow cast member Creator/KelMitchell were later given their own show, ''Series/KenanAndKel'', which ran for four seasons (1996–2000). He joined the cast of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' in 2003, and has gone on to become the longest-serving ''SNL'' cast member (still with the show as of 2022). His films have included starring roles in ''Film/GoodBurger'' (a spinoff of a recurring ''All That'' sketch) and ''Film/FatAlbert'' (in which he played the title role).

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His career began in the [[TheNineties 1990s]], on the Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} sketch comedy show ''Series/AllThat''. He and his fellow cast member Creator/KelMitchell were later then given their own show, sitcom, ''Series/KenanAndKel'', which ran for four seasons (1996–2000). He joined the cast of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' in 2003, and has gone on to become the longest-serving ''SNL'' cast member (still with the show as of 2022). His films have included starring roles in ''Film/GoodBurger'' (a spinoff of a recurring ''All That'' sketch) and ''Film/FatAlbert'' (in which he played the title role).
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* ''Series/KenanAndKel'' (1996-2000): [[TheDanza Kenan Rockmore]].

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* ''Series/KenanAndKel'' (1996-2000): (1996–2000): [[TheDanza Kenan Rockmore]].
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* ''Series/AllThat'' (1994-1999, 2002, 2005, 2019): Various Characters.

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* ''Series/AllThat'' (1994-1999, (1994–99, 2002, 2005, 2019): Various Characters.



* ''WesternAnimation/OhYeahCartoons'' (1999-00): On-screen host

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* ''WesternAnimation/OhYeahCartoons'' (1999-00): (1999–2000): On-screen hostHost.



* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' (2003-present): Various Characters.

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* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' (2003-present): (2003–present): Various Characters.



** ''WesternAnimation/TrollsTrollstopia'' (2020-2022)

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** ''WesternAnimation/TrollsTrollstopia'' (2020-2022)(2020–22)



* ''Series/{{Kenan}}'' (2021-): [[TheDanza Kenan Williams]].

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* ''Series/{{Kenan}}'' (2021-): (2021–22): [[TheDanza Kenan Williams]].

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* {{Typecasting}}: If ''SNL'' does a sketch revolving around a GameShow, it's almost a guarantee he'll be the one playing the host and OnlySaneMan (since Bill Hader -- who normally plays game show hosts who are the sane ones -- left the show).
** This was also his role in the All That sketch You Can't Win, as his character would always be the one pointing out how ridiculous the rules are.

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* {{Typecasting}}: If ''SNL'' does a sketch revolving around a GameShow, it's almost a guarantee he'll be the one playing the host and OnlySaneMan (since Bill Hader Creator/BillHader -- who normally plays game show hosts who are the sane ones -- left the show).
** This was also his role in the All That ''All That'' sketch You "You Can't Win, Win", as his character would always be the one pointing out how ridiculous the rules are.are.

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His career began in the [[TheNineties 1990s]], on the Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} sketch comedy show ''Series/AllThat''. He and his fellow cast member Creator/KelMitchell were later given their own show, ''Series/KenanAndKel'', which ran for four seasons (1996–2000). He joined the cast of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' in 2003, and has gone on to become the longest-serving ''SNL'' cast member (still with the show as of 2022).

Thompson's films include ''Film/GoodBurger'' (a spinoff of a recurring ''All That'' sketch) and ''Film/FatAlbert'' (in which he played the title role).

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His career began in the [[TheNineties 1990s]], on the Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} sketch comedy show ''Series/AllThat''. He and his fellow cast member Creator/KelMitchell were later given their own show, ''Series/KenanAndKel'', which ran for four seasons (1996–2000). He joined the cast of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' in 2003, and has gone on to become the longest-serving ''SNL'' cast member (still with the show as of 2022). \n\nThompson's His films include have included starring roles in ''Film/GoodBurger'' (a spinoff of a recurring ''All That'' sketch) and ''Film/FatAlbert'' (in which he played the title role).
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Thompson was married to former model Christiana Evangeline from 2011 to 2022. They have two children.

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Kenan Thompson (born May 10, 1978) is an American actor and comedian. His career began in TheNineties on the Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} sketch comedy show ''Series/AllThat''. He and his fellow cast member Creator/KelMitchell were later given their own show, ''Series/KenanAndKel'', which ran for four seasons. In 2003, he joined the cast of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' and went on to become the longest-serving SNL cast member. His films include ''Film/GoodBurger'' (a spin-off of ''All That'') and ''Film/FatAlbert'' (in which he played the title role).

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Kenan Thompson (born May 10, 1978) 1978 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American actor and comedian. comedian.

His career began in TheNineties the [[TheNineties 1990s]], on the Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} sketch comedy show ''Series/AllThat''. He and his fellow cast member Creator/KelMitchell were later given their own show, ''Series/KenanAndKel'', which ran for four seasons. In 2003, he seasons (1996–2000). He joined the cast of ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' in 2003, and went has gone on to become the longest-serving SNL ''SNL'' cast member. His member (still with the show as of 2022).

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films include ''Film/GoodBurger'' (a spin-off spinoff of a recurring ''All That'') That'' sketch) and ''Film/FatAlbert'' (in which he played the title role).
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* ''WesternAnimation/OhYeahCartoons'' (1999-00): On-screen host
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* ''Series/FraggleRockBackToTheRock'' (2022): Jack Hammer.
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* OlderThanTheyLook: Can pass for 30, but as of season 46 of SNL he's 42.

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* OlderThanTheyLook: Can pass for 30, but as of season 46 47 of SNL he's 42.43.

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