Kenan Thompson Net Worth

Kenan Thompson net worth is
$9 Million

Kenan Thompson Wiki Biography

Kenan Thompson was born on 10 May 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia USA, and is a popular actor and comedian, perhaps best known for appearing in such shows as “Saturday Night Live”, “Kenan & Kel”, and “All That” among others. During his career, Kenan has been nominated for such awards as Image, Kid’s Choice, Prism and Young Hollywood Awards, but Kenan has not only appeared in various television shows, but he has also worked in numerous movies., all contributing to his wealth, since he began in show business in themid-1990s.

If you consider how rich Kenan Thompson is, it can be said that Kenan’s estimated net worth is over $9 million, as of late 2017, with clearly the main source of his wealth being his appearances in various television shows and movies. As he is not yet 40 years old, there is probably still a lot that he can achieve if he continues his career as an actor and comedian, so there is little doubt that his wealth will become higher.

Kenan Thompson Net Worth $9 Million

Thompson’s career as an actor began when he was only 15 years old, in one of his school’s plays, “The Gingerbeard Duck”. Later he received an invitation to become a reporter on the show called “Real News for Kids”, and this was the time when Kenan’s net worth began growing. In 1994 he became a part of the show called “All That”, during the making of which Kenan had an opportunity to meet such actors as Angelique Bates, Katrina Johnson, Kevin Kopelow, Josh Server and many others; the show gained a lot of attention, and had a significant impact on the growth of Kenan Thompson’s net worth.

In 1996 Kenan became one of the main characters of another famous show, “Kenan & Kel”, in which he worked with Kel Mitchell – this show became one of the most acclaimed and famous shows among teens, and undoubtedly contributed to Kenan’s net worth. Step by step Kenan’s popularity grew, as he gained more attention, and then in 2003 he became a part of the widely popular show, “Saturday Night Live”; his decision to join the cast of this show made him even more acclaimed, especially as he is now the longest serving cast member, having chalked-up 16 seasons. Other television shows that Kenan has appeared in include “Felicity”, “The Steve Harvey Show”, “Sit Down, Shut Up”, “”Crank Yankers” and “Off Centre” among others, all of which have helped his net worth to rise.

As mentioned, Kenan has also appeared in numerous movies. Some of them include “D2: The Mighty Ducks”, “Big Fat Liar”, “Stan Helsing”, “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” and “The Master of Disguise” and many others, all adding to Thompson’s net worth.

Overall, Kenan Thompson has appeared in over 20 films, and more than the same number of TV series and shows. Now he is considered to be one of the best comedians and comic actors in the US.

If to talk about Kenan’s personal life, in 2011 he married Christina Evangeline, and together they have a daughter.


Full NameKenan Thompson
Net Worth$9 Million
Date Of BirthMay 10, 1978
Place Of BirthAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
ProfessionComedian, Actor, Voice Actor
EducationTri-Cities High School
NationalityAmerican
SpouseChristina Evangeline (m. 2011)
ChildrenGeorgia Marie Thompson
ParentsFletcher Thompson, Elizabeth Ann Thompson
SiblingsFeleecia Thompson, Kerwin Thompson
NicknamesKenan S. Thompson
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/officialkenanthompson
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/officialkenan
IMDBwww.imdb.com/name/nm0860380
Allmusicwww.allmusic.com/artist/kenan-thompson-mn0000767251
AwardsKids' Choice Awards, USA - Favorite TV Actor (2000)
NominationsPrimetime Emmy Awards (2017), Young Hollywood Awards (2014), Image Awards, Prism Award (2006)
Movies“D2: The Mighty Ducks”, “Big Fat Liar”, “Stan Helsing”, “Love Don’t Cost a Thing”, “The Master of Disguise”
TV Shows“Felicity”, “The Steve Harvey Show”, “Sit Down, Shut Up”, “”Crank Yankers”, “Off Centre”, “Saturday Night Live” (2003)
#Quote
1"I've been really fortunate to have gotten so many great roles. I've been doing sketch comedy since I was a kid, and it still blows me away. I don't even have any talent!" (reflecting on his career thus far)
#Fact
1On May 9, 2015 (just 30 minutes before Mother's Day), Kenan Thompson, his Saturday Night Live (1975) co-stars, and host Reese Witherspoon appeared alongside their mothers in the opening monologue. That year, Mother's Day coincided with Kenan Thompson's birthday, making it all the more a very special occasion for her and his mother.
2Has a daughter named Geogria Marie was born June 20, 2014.
3A fan favorite recurring role on Saturday Night Live (1975) is Kenan Thompson's "Diondre Cole", a BET talk-show host: "What Up With That?" His character never allows guests to be interviewed because "Diondre Cole" always interrupts them - breaking out into a song & dance number with a bizarre & comedic ensemble cast.
4Has played both "Fat Albert", in the live-action movie, Fat Albert (2004), and the show's creator, Bill Cosby, which he has done several times, including on a Celebrity Jeopardy sketch on Saturday Night Live (1975).
5Is an Atlanta Falcons fan.
6Is the first regular cast member on Saturday Night Live (1975) to be born after the show first premiered.
7The series on which he stared, All That (1994), aired exactly 20 years after Saturday Night Live (1975) aired. He would go on to star in the latter eight years later.
8Was on weight-loss program before getting the lead role in Fat Albert (2004). Afterward, he had to gain the weight back.
9Had to wear a fat suit for the character of Fat Albert (2004) for the title character.
10Reprised three of his All That (1994) roles on its 10th Anniversary Special: Lester Oaks: Construction Worker, Principal Pimpel, and Pierre Escargot, whom he mentions is his favorite character.
11Good friends with Kel Mitchell
12Currently lives in both Los Angeles and New York.
13His first impression on Saturday Night Live (1975) was of Bill Cosby, which he did regularly on All That (1994).

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Saturday Night Live2003-2017TV SeriesVarious Charles Barkley Steve Harvey ...
Brother Nature2016Miesha
Maya & Marty2016TV SeriesVarious / Steve Harvey
Late Night with Seth Meyers2016TV SeriesMario
Rock Dog2016Riff (voice)
All That 22nd Anniversary Reunion Special2016TV Movie
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt2016TV SeriesRoland
Nature Cat2015-2016TV SeriesRonald
The Awesomes2013-2015TV SeriesImpresario
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2015TV SeriesLester Oates
The Opposite Sex2014Mitch
They Came Together2014Teddy
The Smurfs 22013Greedy Smurf (voice)
Wonder Pets!2013TV SeriesLion
Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update Thursday2008-2012TV SeriesOscar Rogers / Cornel West / Lewis / ...
Cool Kids' Table2012TV Series 2012
The Magic of Belle Isle2012Henry
The Smurfs2011Greedy (voice)
Sit Down Shut Up2009TV SeriesSue Sezno / Paramedic #1
Larry the Cable Guy's Hula-Palooza Christmas Luau2009TV MovieTicket Agent / Security Guard / Pilot / ...
Stan Helsing2009Teddy
Psych2009TV SeriesJoon
Johnny B. Homeless2009TV MovieHowie D.
Space Chimps2008Ringmaster (voice)
Wieners2008Wyatt
The Mighty B!2008TV SeriesRocky
Dive! Manned Submersibles and the New Explorers2007ShortNarrator
Crank Yankers2007TV SeriesMark Thomas
Snakes on a Plane2006Troy
Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie2005VideoFlutter (voice)
Rugrats2005TV SeriesMirror
Myopia2005/IShortDon
Candy Paint2005ShortTyrell
Fat Albert2004Fat Albert
Public Lighting2004
Barbershop 2: Back in Business2004Kenard
Love Don't Cost a Thing2003Walter Colley
My Boss's Daughter2003Hans
Clifford the Big Red Dog2003TV Series shortHamburger
The Nick Cannon Show2003TV SeriesLaNeesha
Are We There Yet?2003TV Movie
The Master of Disguise2002Kenan
Off Centre2002TV SeriesMC French
Big Fat Liar2002Party Goer
Felicity2001TV SeriesDeForrest Ingram
All That1994-2000TV SeriesVarious / Regular Performer / Mavis
Kenan & Kel: Two Heads Are Better Than None2000TV MovieKenan Rockmore
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle2000Lewis
Kenan & Kel1996-2000TV SeriesKenan Rockmore
The Parkers2000TV SeriesDamon
Cousin Skeeter1999TV SeriesKenan Rockmore
The Steve Harvey Show1996-1998TV SeriesJunior
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1998TV SeriesKenan Rockmore
Sports Theater with Shaquille O'Neal1997TV SeriesKadeem
Good Burger1997Dexter Reed
Sister, Sister1997TV SeriesTrevor
D3: The Mighty Ducks1996Russ Tyler
Heavy Weights1995Roy
D2: The Mighty Ducks1994Russ Tyler

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Saturday Night Live2003-2014TV Series performer - 37 episodes
Psych2009TV Series performer - 1 episode
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon2005TV Special performer: "Summertime, Summertime", "Summer Nights"
Fat Albert2004writer: "Save the Day", "To the Park"
All That1997TV Series performer - 1 episode

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Kenan & Kel1999TV Series written by - 1 episode

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Wieners2008executive producer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Saturday Night2010Documentary thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '072007TV SpecialHimself
mtvU Woodie Awards 20072007TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
Meet the Reptiles2006Video documentary shortHimself - 'Troy'
Pure Venom: The Making of 'Snakes on a Plane'2006Video documentary shortHimself - 'Troy'
Snakes on a Blog2006Video documentary shortHimself (uncredited)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2005-2006TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse2006TV SpecialHimself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '062006TV SpecialHimself
Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes2006Video documentary shortHimself
The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'2006Video documentary shortHimself
Wild 'N Out2005TV SeriesHimself / Black Team Leader
Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge2005TV SeriesHimself
All That2005TV SeriesHimself
All That 10th Anniversary Reunion Special2005TV MovieHimself / Various Characters
Last Call with Carson Daly2005TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Tony Danza Show2005TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The 19th Annual Soul Train Music Awards2005TV SpecialHimself
Dr. Phil2005TV SeriesHimself
Late Night with Conan O'Brien2004TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1997-2004TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Hey Hey Hey: Behind the Scenes of 'Fat Albert'2004TV MovieHimself
Total Request Live2004TV SeriesHimself
60 Minutes2004TV Series documentaryHimself - Comedian (segment "Live from New York")
Coming Attractions2004TV SeriesHimself
The Making of 'Love Don't Cost a Thing'2004Video documentary shortHimself
Tinseltown TV2004TV SeriesHimself
The Sharon Osbourne Show2004TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Saturday Show2002TV SeriesHimself
The Nick Cannon Show2002TV SeriesHimself
Rendez-View2002TV SeriesHimself
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '991999TV SpecialHimself
The Amanda Show1999TV SeriesHimself
Oh Yeah! Cartoons1999TV SeriesHimself - Host
The Rosie O'Donnell Show1998-1999TV SeriesHimself - Guest
30th NAACP Image Awards1999TV SpecialHimself
The 1998 Annual Kid's Choice Awards1998TV SpecialHimself
Oddville, MTV1997TV SeriesHimself
Figure It Out1997TV SeriesHimself / panelist (1998-1999)
The Chew2017TV SeriesHimself
Live with Kelly and Michael2004-2016TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers2014-2016TV SeriesHimself / Himself - 'Game of Jones' / Mike / ...
The View2013-2016TV SeriesHimself - Guest / Himself
Today2013-2016TV SeriesHimself - Guest / Himself
Park Bench with Steve Buscemi2015TV SeriesHimself
Live from New York!2015DocumentaryHerself - Featuring
Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs2015TV SpecialHimself
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special2015TV SpecialHimself Bill Cosby Trey ...
Politics Nation with Al Sharpton2015TV SeriesHimself
Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 20142014TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
Hub Network's First Annual Halloween Bash2013TV MovieHimself - Host
Rachael Ray2013TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Hollywood Game Night2013TV SeriesHimself - Panelist
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2010-2012TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The Wendy Williams Show2010-2012TV SeriesHimself - Guest
iCarly2011TV SeriesHimself
Saturday Night Live Backstage2011TV Special documentaryDiondre Cole / Various
Watch What Happens: Live2010TV SeriesHimself - Guest
2010 CMT Music Awards2010TV SpecialHimself
The Mo'Nique Show2010TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again2010TV Special documentaryHimself
Saturday Night2010DocumentaryHimself
Make My Day2009TV SeriesHimself
Up Close with Carrie Keagan2009TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Rome Is Burning2009TV SeriesHimself

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Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2000Blimp AwardKids' Choice Awards, USAFavorite Television ActorAll That (1994)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2014Young Hollywood AwardYoung Hollywood AwardsCuz You're Funny
2006Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesSaturday Night Live (1975)
2006Prism AwardPrism AwardsPerformance in a TV Comedy SeriesSaturday Night Live (1975)
2000Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/SpecialKenan & Kel (1996)
1999Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/SpecialKenan & Kel (1996)
1998Blimp AwardKids' Choice Awards, USAFavorite Television ActorKenan & Kel (1996)

Known for movies


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