Kenan Thompson Net Worth 2022 Updated

Kenan Thompson Net Worth: Kenan Thompson has a net worth of $14 million. He is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian. Thompson is most recognized for his work on “Saturday Night Live,” a sketch comedy show. He is the longest-serving cast member in the history of this legendary series. Kenan rose to prominence after appearing in the sketch comedy series “All That” in the early 1990s, when he originally began his acting career.

He later co-starred in his sitcom with Kel Mitchell before making his debut appearance on “SNL.” Thompson is recognized for films such as “The Mighty Ducks,” “Good Burger,” and “Fat Albert,” in addition to his television work. Thompson earned a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on “SNL.”

Celebrated Name	Kenan Thompson
Real Name	Kenan Stacy Thompson
Date of Birth	43 years old
Age	10 May 1978
Birth Place	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nationality	American
Religion	Christian
Sun Sign	Taurus
Height	1.74 m
Weight	77 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black
Marital Status	Married
Wife	Christina Evangeline (m. 2011)
Profession	American actor and comedian
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook
Net Worth	$14 million
Updated	April 2022

Early Life

Kenan Thomspon was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 10, 1978. Kenan began performing at the age of five and his two siblings. He began acting in church theater performances and several local plays.

Career

Kenan began performing professionally when he was quite young. “Real News for Kids” on CNN was one of his first significant assignments. Before the premiere of “Kenan & Kel,” he landed a prominent part in “All That.” Thompson made his film debut with “D2: The Mighty Ducks” while still in high school. Thompson has featured in shows including “Sister, Sister,” “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch,” and “The Amanda Show” in the late 1990s.

“Good Burger,” “Fat Albert,” “Heavyweights,” “D3: The Mighty Ducks,” “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” “Barbershop 2: Back in Business,” “My Boss’s Daughter,” and “Snakes on a Plane” were among Kenan’s later roles. Thompson is also a skilled voice actress, with a recurrent role on Fox’s “Sit Down, Shut Up” series.

He has appeared in two “The Smurfs” films as “Greedy Smurf.” He landed another important voice role in “Playmobil: The Movie” in 2019. Thompson’s next big voice part will be in the film “Trolls World Tour” in 2020.

In 2009, he also provided the voice of LeBron James in a series of Nike advertisements. He has also worked as a spokesman for Universal Parks & Resorts and has been in multiple advertisements for Fandango’s ticketing service.

Thompson has been in a variety of television series in addition to “Saturday Night Live.” “Psych,” “ICarly,” and “Victorious” are among them. Kenan had an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in 2015.

He was a judge on the comedy competition series “Bring the Funny” in 2019. The premiere of “The Kenan Show” was set for 2020. Kenan appeared as a guest judge on “America’s Got Talent” in 2020.

Kenan joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” in 2003. This new responsibility would define his whole career. He had previously sent audition videos to “SNL,” but the producers had rejected him each time, alleging that he was too young.

Thompson was a key player throughout the first two years of his career. Kenan Thompson released the comedy album “Good Times” in 2004.

He was promoted to repertory player in 2005. He’s been a key character for over 18 seasons and is now the most senior cast member. Thompson is well-known for portraying a variety of celebrities, and he is a master of impressions. In 2018, he declined to perform any more images of black women, citing the need for more women of color to be hired by “SNL.”

Many spectators and critics have noted Thompson’s prominence in the “SNL” cast. He’s known for his ability to respond comedically to various events. Brian H. Tucker, the show’s head writer, said that all he has to do to make a sketch humorous is insert the words “Kenan Reacts” into the script.

Several commentators have noted that Thompson is the “go-to” guy for the rest of the ensemble to get laughs. Kenan has been described as the “glue” that keeps the “SNL” cast together by one media outlet.

Thompson was cast in several forthcoming projects in 2020, according to reports. “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” “Spinning Gold,” and the revival of “Home Alone” were among them.

Personal Life & Relationships

Kenan Thompson has been married to model Christina Evangeline since 2011. Georgia Marie Thompson, Kenan and Christina’s baby, was born on June 20, 2014, and her name is Georgia Marie Thompson.

Awards & Accolades

Kenan Thompson is one of “Saturday Night Live’s” longest-serving cast members. He was nominated for three awards for the show, including the Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, the Prism Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series, and the 2017 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.

For the live sketch comedy show “All That,” Kenan Thompson got the Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite TV Actor in 2000. For the comedic series “Kenan & Kel,” he garnered three award nominations, including two Image Awards for Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children’s Series/Special and a Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite TV Actor.