Kenan Thompson (born May 10, 1978) is an American actor and comedian who is currently known for the titular role in Fat Albert, and as a regular cast member of Saturday Night Live, and former cast member of All That. He resides both in New York City and Los Angeles.
His first impression on "Saturday Night Live" (1975) was of Bill Cosby, which he did regularly on "All That" (1994).
Currently lives in both Los Angeles and New York.
Good friends with Kel Mitchell
Reprised 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.
Had to wear a fat suit for the character of Fat Albert (2004) for the title character.
Was on weight-loss program before getting the lead role in Fat Albert (2004). Afterward, he had to gain the weight back.
The 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.
Is the first regular cast member on "Saturday Night Live" (1975) to be born after the show first premiered.
Is an Atlanta Falcons fan.
Has played both Fat Albert, in the live-action movie, and the show's creator, Bill Cosby, which he has done several times, including on a Celebrity Jeopardy sketch on Saturday Night Live.
