Kenan Thompson Through the Years: From ‘All That’ to ‘Saturday Night Live’

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He’s a dude! Kenan Thompson is the longest-serving Saturday Night Live cast member — but his career dates back decades.The Ohio native got his start on Nickelodeon’s All That in 1994.

Throughout his time on the sketch series, Thompson often collaborated with costar Kel Mitchell. The duo’s fast friendship and comedic timing spawned their own spinoff — Kenan & Kel — and the beloved Good Burger movie.“It’s a brotherhood.

It’s really a brotherhood,” Mitchell exclusively told Us Weekly in March 2023 of his bond with Thompson.At the time, the twosome had just announced the official — and highly anticipated — sequel to their 1997 film. “It’s surreal and we were emotional the whole time talking about it,” the Chicago native told Us of teaming up with Thompson again.Mitchell got candid about the highs and lows he and his former costar experienced while growing up — and growing apart — in the spotlight as their careers took different turns in the 2000s. “You have to think about it, when you’re adulting within the limelight and you are just trying to find yourself within this business … we just went different ways,” he said. “[It’s like] when you’re in high school and your friends went to different colleges, but then you stayed in contact and now you’re experiencing life as adults now.

It’s just such an awesome thing. And to still be friends after that entire journey is awesome.”In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesWhile he’s made many appearances on the silver screen over the years, Thompson is best known for his work on SNL.