Kenan Thompson

Actors

Birthday

Date : 10 May Year : 1978

Age

48 Years Old

Birth Place

Atlanta United States

Zodiac Sign

Taurus

Relationship

Christina Evangeline (m. 2011–2022)

Height

5 ft 8 in (1.75 m)

Parents

Fletcher Thompson, Elizabeth Ann Thompson

Nationality

American

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Estimated Wealth by period

$8M - 10 Million

Kenan Thompson Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$500K - 700 K

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$8.40 Million

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Introduction

Kenan Thompson is an American actor and comedian known for his infectious humor, sharp timing, and incredible versatility across television, film, and sketch comedy. He is best recognized as the longest-running cast member in the history of Saturday Night Live and for his beloved roles in children’s television.

Career

Early Debut: Started acting at age 8 and gained fame as a child star on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That (1994–2000).

Television Breakthrough: Starred alongside Kel Mitchell in the hit sitcom Kenan & Kel (1996–2000), which became a cultural phenomenon among 90s kids.

Breakthrough Role: Joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2003 and has remained a cast member for over 20 seasons, making him the longest-serving cast member in the show’s history.

Film Work: Appeared in comedy films such as Good Burger, Fat Albert, Snakes on a Plane, and The Smurfs.

Further Acclaim: Became a household name through his memorable impressions, characters, and hosting gigs on SNL. He also starred in and produced the sitcom Kenan (2021–2022).

Recent Work: Continues to shine on Saturday Night Live (Season 51 in 2025–2026), voices characters in animated projects, and hosts various comedy specials while expanding into production.

Family Life

Kenan Thompson was born on May 10, 1978, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was previously married to Christina Evangeline from 2011 to 2022. The couple has two daughters — Georgia and Gianna. In 2022, he began a relationship with actress and model Dara Reneé.

Kenan Thompson Net Worth

As of 2026, Kenan Thompson's net worth is estimated to be around $8 - 10 million. He has earned primarily through his long-running career on Saturday Night Live, Nickelodeon shows, film roles, and endorsement deals.

Notable Achievements

Longest-running cast member in Saturday Night Live history (over 20 seasons).
Multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations and wins for Saturday Night Live.
NAACP Image Awards for his work in comedy and television.
Iconic roles as Kel Kimble in Kenan & Kel and as a core cast member on All That.
Starred in and produced the sitcom Kenan.
Highly praised for his impressions and original characters on SNL.

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