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Kevin Nealon

With his unique sense of humor, profound dry wit, and likeable demeanor, Kevin Nealon has established himself as one of the premiere television, theatrical, and stand-up comedians of his generation.

As a cast member of Saturday Night Live (1986-1995), Kevin is most recognized for the characters he created, including 'The Subliminal Man,' 'Hans and Franz,' and anchoring 'Weekend Update.'  Kevin's extensive television credits include guest appearances on such award-winning shows as, The Larry Sander's Show, Fat Actress, Curb Your Enthusiasm,  Third Rock From the Sun, and Comedy Central's Crank Yankers.

Nealon, who made his film debut in the 1987 romantic comedy, Roxanne, with Steve Martin, has gone on to star in over two dozen comedies, including Happy Gilmore and The Wedding Singer, both with Adam Sandler, Joe Dirt, and The Master of Disguise. More recently, Kevin was seen in Anger Management with Jack Nicholson, Daddy Day Care with Eddie Murphy, and with Molly Shannon in Good Boy. He is currently starring in the critically acclaimed Showtime series Weeds and can be seen in the upcoming film Remarkable Powers.

Kevin also stays busy performing stand-up comedy around the country and can be seen in his own Stand-Up Special on Comedy Central.

In addition to his acting credits, Kevin is an established and acclaimed writer, garnering him an Emmy nomination for his work on Saturday Night Live.

Raised in Bridgeport, Conn., Nealon has a degree in Marketing from Sacred Heart University and currently resides in Los Angeles.