Kenan Thompson
American actor and comedian
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| February 10 2025 | Began making announcements on the New York City Subway to promote SNL's 50th Anniversary, continuing through February 16, 2025. |
| February 10 2025 | Began making announcements on the New York City Subway to promote SNL's 50th Anniversary, continuing through February 16, 2025. |
| 2024 | Thompson is set to appear in the documentary 'Child Star' as himself |
| 2024 | Thompson is set to appear in the documentary 'Child Star' as himself |
| August 21 2024 | Thompson appeared at the Democratic National Convention to perform a skit about Project 2025 and Donald Trump's presidential candidacy. |
| August 21 2024 | Thompson appeared at the Democratic National Convention to perform a skit about Project 2025 and Donald Trump's presidential candidacy. |
| 2023 | Thompson returned to voice Tiny Diamond in 'Trolls Band Together' and starred in 'Good Burger 2' as Dexter Reed |
| 2023 | Thompson returned to voice Tiny Diamond in 'Trolls Band Together' and starred in 'Good Burger 2' as Dexter Reed |
| December 2023 | Thompson released a memoir titled 'When I Was Your Age'. |
| December 2023 | Thompson released a memoir titled 'When I Was Your Age'. |
| 2022 | Thompson played James Baldwin in the film 'Bros' |
| 2022 | Thompson played James Baldwin in the film 'Bros' |
| September 12 2022 | Hosted the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. |
| September 12 2022 | Hosted the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. |
| August 11 2022 | Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in commemoration of his 20th anniversary on Saturday Night Live. |
| August 11 2022 | Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in commemoration of his 20th anniversary on Saturday Night Live. |
| June 15 2022 | Thompson officially filed for divorce from Christina Evangeline. |
| June 15 2022 | Thompson officially filed for divorce from Christina Evangeline. |
| April 7 2022 | Thompson and his wife Christina Evangeline announced their separation after being apart for over a year, and began co-parenting their daughters. |
| April 7 2022 | Thompson and his wife Christina Evangeline announced their separation after being apart for over a year, and began co-parenting their daughters. |
| March 2022 | AFA fully funded the launch of Twenty Two Entertainment, led by actors Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo. |
| March 2022 | AFA fully funded the launch of Twenty Two Entertainment, led by actors Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo. |
| March 5 2022 | Performed in his 1,500th sketch on Saturday Night Live during an episode hosted by Oscar Isaac. |
| March 5 2022 | Performed in his 1,500th sketch on Saturday Night Live during an episode hosted by Oscar Isaac. |
| 2021 | Stars in his own NBC sitcom Kenan. |
| 2021 | Thompson was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Saturday Night Live: Dave Chappelle' |
| 2021 | Thompson starred in and executive produced his own sitcom 'Kenan', hosted the 2021 Kids' Choice Awards and 47th People's Choice Awards, and voiced Tiny Diamond in Trolls: Holiday in Harmony |
| 2021 | Kenan Thompson was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Kenan: Flirting' |
| 2021 | Thompson was named host of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and People's Choice Awards. He also hosted The Jonas Brothers Family Roast on Netflix. |
| 2021 | Thompson was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Saturday Night Live: Dave Chappelle' |
| 2021 | Kenan Thompson was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Kenan: Flirting' |
| 2021 | Thompson starred in and executive produced his own sitcom 'Kenan', hosted the 2021 Kids' Choice Awards and 47th People's Choice Awards, and voiced Tiny Diamond in Trolls: Holiday in Harmony |
| 2021 | Thompson was named host of the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and People's Choice Awards. He also hosted The Jonas Brothers Family Roast on Netflix. |
| 2021 | Stars in his own NBC sitcom Kenan. |
| December 2021 | Thompson co-founded the production company and talent incubator Artists for Artists (AFA). |
| December 2021 | Thompson co-founded the production company and talent incubator Artists for Artists (AFA). |
| 2020 | Thompson became the spokesman for Universal Destinations & Experiences' 'Let Yourself Woah' campaign. He was originally set to host the White House Correspondents' Dinner before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2020 | Thompson voiced Tiny Diamond in 'Trolls World Tour' and played Sergeant Blake in 'Hubie Halloween' |
| 2020 | Thompson was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Saturday Night Live: At Home #2' |
| 2020 | Thompson was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Saturday Night Live: At Home #2' |
| 2020 | Thompson voiced Tiny Diamond in 'Trolls World Tour' and played Sergeant Blake in 'Hubie Halloween' |
| 2020 | Thompson became the spokesman for Universal Destinations & Experiences' 'Let Yourself Woah' campaign. He was originally set to host the White House Correspondents' Dinner before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2018 | Thompson was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Saturday Night Live: John Mulaney' |
| 2018 | Won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the song 'Come Back Barack'. |
| 2018 | Thompson was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for 'Saturday Night Live: John Mulaney' |
| 2018 | Won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for the song 'Come Back Barack'. |
| July 31 2018 | Thompson and his wife had their second child, daughter Gianna Michelle. |
| July 31 2018 | Thompson and his wife had their second child, daughter Gianna Michelle. |
| 2017 | Kenan Thompson was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music and Lyrics for 'Saturday Night Live: Last Christmas' |
| 2017 | Kenan Thompson was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music and Lyrics for 'Saturday Night Live: Last Christmas' |
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