Actor

Kenan Thompson: Movies & Box Office

films: 43
on screen: 1994–2026
box office: $1.5B
average score: 56

Born: May 10, 1978 (age 48)
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Occupations: Actor, Comedian
Years active: 1994-present
Spouses: Christina Evangeline
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Kenan Thompson Movies

The highest-rated films Kenan Thompson is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Trolls World Tour (2020) scores highest, at 74. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Kenan Thompson's Career in Numbers

Kenan Thompson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kenan Thompson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994) to Scary Movie (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Kenan Thompson Movies by Decade

1990s 3
2000s 6
2010s 7
2020s 13

The 2020s were Kenan Thompson's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Kenan Thompson Movies by Genre

Comedy 8
Adventure 4
Family 3
Animation 3
Action 3
Fantasy 3
Drama 2
Documentary 1
Music 1

Comedy is the genre Kenan Thompson has worked in most, with 8 films, ahead of adventure (4).

Kenan Thompson Career Milestones

First film: D2: The Mighty Ducks 1994
Biggest box office hit: The Grinch $539M worldwide
Best-rated film: Trolls World Tour Movie Echo Score 74
Newest film: Scary Movie 2026

43 credits

Kenan Thompson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Kenan Thompson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 56. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Kenan Thompson Movies as an Actor

Kenan Thompson in Documentaries & Specials

Biography

Who Is Kenan Thompson?

Kenan Thompson was born in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. in 1978 and is 48 years old. Credited on films since 1994, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Kenan Thompson (/kiːnən/; born May 10, 1978) is an accomplished American actor and comedian, best known for his long-term association with the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live (SNL), which he joined in 2003. This marks him as the longest-running cast member in the show's history, and distinctively the first regular cast member born after the show's inception in 1975. He initiated his acting career in the early '90s and gained popularity as a cast member of All That, a Nickelodeon sketch comedy series, where he often collaborated with co-star Kel Mitchell. Commencing from 1996, they starred in their own sitcom, Kenan & Kel.

Beyond SNL, Thompson led the NBC sitcom Kenan from 2021 to 2022, and his contributions to SNL have earned him six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, resulting in one win. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Thompson was introduced to acting at the age of five. Among his several notable roles includes his portrayal in The Mighty Ducks franchise, Good Burger, and the 2004 film Fat Albert. He voice acted in Fox's animated series Sit Down, Shut Up, and has taken supporting roles in Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004) and Snakes on a Plane (2006).

Works with

Who Kenan Thompson Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Kenan Thompson shares the most films with. Andy Samberg comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Fred Armisen (4).

FAQ

Kenan Thompson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Kenan Thompson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Kenan Thompson been in?

Kenan Thompson is credited on 43 films, from 1994 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Kenan Thompson's highest-grossing movie?

The Grinch (2018) is Kenan Thompson's biggest box office hit, with $539M worldwide, ahead of Scary Movie (2026) ($232M). Across every film with box office figures, Kenan Thompson's movies have made $1.5B.

Kenan Thompson's biggest hits

What is the best Kenan Thompson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kenan Thompson's best-rated film is The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story (2018) with a score of 77, followed by Trolls World Tour (2020) (74).

Best Kenan Thompson movies, ranked

How old is Kenan Thompson?

Kenan Thompson is 48 years old, born on May 10, 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S..

What is Kenan Thompson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Kenan Thompson's filmography is Scary Movie (2026), in the role of Jermaine.

Who does Kenan Thompson work with most often?

Kenan Thompson shares the most films with Andy Samberg (6 films), Fred Armisen (4 films) and Justin Timberlake (4 films).

The Best Kenan Thompson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 43 credits.

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