Kenan Thompson

Kenan Thompson

From Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy with Randy and Steve by Randy Hodgins and Steve McLellan

June 23, 2026 · 4 min · Episode 314

About this episode

The episode features Kenan Thompson discussing his impressive career and contributions to comedy.

Here's a great career arc -- go from appearing in kid's movies and shows to starring in your own movie, then join Saturday Night Live and stay there for 23 years (and counting). Of course there is only one Kenan Thompson, but his career is so much more than his record setting SNL stint. What's the secret sauce? Being easy to work with helps, there is also Kenan's gift (in the words of an SNL head writer) for this ability to take "ordinary lines and make them funny and funny lines and make them special". Along the way Kenan also has set the record for most celebrity impressions by an SNL cast member. But what's next for Kenan -- more SNL for sure, but he is also busy with more movies, sitcoms, and award show hosting duties. He also has a show with pal Kevin Hart just riffing on sports -- it's good to be Kenan! As always, find extra clips below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Kenan? Kenan first broke out as a child actor in D2 The Mighty Ducks, then as a cast member on Nickelodeon's hit show All That. https://youtu.be/3FtmsZ17FZE?si=CeP8gvfaMrWr7uXD Anyone who has watched SNL in recent years has surely seen Kenan absolutely nail an impression of Steve Harvey hosting…

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Hosts: Randy Hodgins, Steve McLellan

Guest: Kenan Thompson

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Organizations: Saturday Night Live, Nickelodeon

Books & works: D2 The Mighty Ducks

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