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Kenan Thompson is an actor and comedian who holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured cast member in the history of Saturday Night Live, where he has performed since 2003. He also made history as the first regular in the cast to have been born after the 1975 premiere. Thompson rose to fame as a teenager on Nickelodeon, starring in the original run of the sketch series All That and partnering with Kel Mitchell on the sitcom Kenan & Kel from 1996 to 2000. His film work includes D2: The Mighty Ducks, Good Burger (1997) and its sequel Good Burger 2, and the title role in Fat Albert (2004), plus voice roles in Space Chimps (2008), Rock Dog (2016), The Grinch (2018) and Wonder Park (2019). He headlined his own NBC sitcom, Kenan, from 2021 to 2022, and hosted the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2022. His SNL work has brought him six Primetime Emmy nominations and one win. Thompson is a natural, high-energy host and performer with a gift for characters, impressions and lighting up a room.
- Active since 1992
- Born in Atlanta
- Category: Comedian
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What is the typical fee range for Kenan Thompson?
Our estimate puts Kenan Thompson in the $250K–$500K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Kenan Thompson but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Margaret Cho, Aries Spears, Fred Armisen.
Who is similar to Kenan Thompson but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Zach Galifianakis, Peter Kay, Bill Burr.
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The estimated booking fee for Kenan Thompson is $250K–$500K (estimate).
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