Kenan Thompson
Definition
Kenan Thompson is an American actor and comedian, renowned as the longest-tenured cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) since joining in 2003.
He gained early fame as a child star on Nickelodeon's All That and Kenan & Kel, and has since starred in films like Good Burger and voiced characters in animated projects.
Thompson is celebrated for his versatile impressions, physical comedy, and recent ventures into children's literature with his debut book Unfunny Bunny.
Examples
Kenan Thompson's deadpan delivery in that SNL sketch had the entire audience wheezing like they'd just run a marathon.
While lesser mortals tap out after a decade, Kenan Thompson treats SNL seasons like infinity loops of hilarity.
Kenan Thompson dropped Unfunny Bunny and somehow made a title promising zero laughs deliver a giggle factory.
Impersonating everyone from rappers to grandmas, Kenan Thompson's range on SNL is basically a one-man United Nations of comedy.