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  • Born: Nov 18, 1953 in Bridgeport, Connecticut
  • Occupation: Actor, Writer
  • Active: '90s-2000s
  • Major Genres: Comedy
  • Career Highlights: Good Boy!, Bar Hopping, Daddy Day Care
  • First Major Screen Credit: Saturday Night Live: Season 13 (1987)

Biography

With his dry wit and popular characters a mainstay of Saturday Night Live for his enduring, record-setting nine-year stint (1986-1995) on the equally enduring late-night comedy television staple, Kevin Nealon shattered the public's funny bone with such popular characterizations as Subliminal Man and over-muscled meathead Hanz (alongside Dana Carvey's Franz) in addition to his popular stint as anchorman for that series' satirical news segment, Weekend Update. Aside from Tim Meadows, Nealon holds the record for longest-running cast member to appear in consecutive seasons in the show's long-running existence.

Born and raised in Bridgeport, CT, Nealon took interest in sports and art in high school, gaining early attention as a performer in numerous local garage bands. Later attending Sacred Heart University and graduating with a degree in marketing, Nealon traveled the U.S. and Europe after completing his education. Capping his worldly exploits with a series of odd jobs, Nealon began performing as a standup comedian in the late '70s while working as a bartender at the Hollywood's Improv. Attempting to elevate his standup career to the next level, Nealon began making appearances on television commercials and talk shows. Joining the Not Ready for Primetime players in the 1986 season, the funnyman quickly shot to the front of the line with his likeable, smirky persona and memorable character creations, and he remained a member of the cast for nearly a decade. In addition to his Saturday Night Live duties, Nealon also began appearing in bit roles in such features as Roxanne (1987), All I Want for Christmas (1991), and, later, Happy Gillmore (1996). A curiosity among SNL alumni in that he didn't attempt a starring vehicle based on any characters he created for the show, Nealon instead opted for transferring his unique dry humor to the silver screen without lugging excess SNL baggage along for the ride.

Upon his departure from SNL in 1996, it seemed as if Nealon may have finally been ready for prime time. Joining the cast of Champs that same year proved a disappointment as the show was canceled after less than one season, but Nealon persisted and has since gone on to appear in several of his SNL cast mates' features including Adam Sandler's Little Nicky (2000) and David Spade's Joe Dirt (2001). In addition to his comedy career, Nealon is a dedicated and outspoken champion of animal rights through his association with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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Kevin Nealon

Nealon in Las Vegas in 2006.
Born November 18, 1953 (1953-11-18) (age 55)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Occupation Comedian/Actor
Years active 1984–present
Spouse(s) Linda Dupree (1989–2002)
Susan Yeagley (2005–present)

Kevin Nealon (born November 18, 1953) is an American comedian and actor best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1995, and his role as Doug Wilson on the series Weeds.

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Biography

Early life

Nealon was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Kathleen, and Emmett Nealon, an aircraft company executive.[1] A few months after he was born, the family moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut.[2] He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1971 and then graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing from Sacred Heart University (where he played on the soccer team), and worked in a variety of part-time jobs while doing stand-up comedy.

Career

Nealon debuted on network television doing a stand-up routine for The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1984. In 1986, Saturday Night Live recruited his friend Dana Carvey, and Carvey in turn recommended Nealon. Both joined the cast that year, and Nealon became a full-time performer in the 1987-1988 season, and remained for nine seasons.

Nealon's SNL characters include Mr. Subliminal (or Subliminal Message Man), Franz (of Hans and Franz) along with Dana Carvey, Mr. No Depth Perception, the anchor of Weekend Update (where his catchphrase was "That's news to me"), and many others.

In 1991, he starred in the holiday movie, All I Want for Christmas. More recently Nealon has appeared in the movies Happy Gilmore, Anger Management, Little Nicky, Daddy Day Care, Good Boy! and Grandma's Boy. In fall 2005, he appeared in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, where he played himself (Season 5, Episode 4).

Nealon had a recurring television role on the 2002-06 CBS comedy Still Standing playing Ted Halverson, the Millers' competitive and religious neighbor. He has also appeared as a patient in a mental institution on the first season of Monk. "Deja Vu" is an episode of The Outer Limits television show. It first aired on 9 July 1999, during the fifth season. Nealon played Dr. Mark Crest. Nealon has an ongoing supporting role as Doug Wilson on the show Weeds on Showtime.

In 2002 Nealon Hosted The Conspiracy Zone on The New TNN for 26 episodes plus an unaired pilot.

Nealon appeared as a couples counselor on the sitcom, 3rd Rock From The Sun. He had a small cameo appearance in the 2008 film Get Smart.

Nealon also hosted the World's Funniest Commercials on TBS. In a performance similar to Bob Saget, Nealon tells corny jokes in between each funny commercial. In 2008, a book authored by Nealon chronicling his experiences during his wife's pregnancy called Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me? was released.

Nealon played Stuart Pearson in the adventure comedy movie Aliens in the Attic. Shooting took place in Auckland, New Zealand.

Personal life

Nealon married actress Susan Yeagley on September 3, 2005 in Bellagio, Italy. Yeagley gave birth to their first child, son Gable Ness Nealon, on January 29, 2007 in Santa Monica, California.[3]

Nealon is an old boy for Connecticut Yankees RFC.[4]

On February 22, 2006, Nealon[5] contributed a story to the New York Times about being wiretapped by Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano, who has been indicted on racketeering and conspiracy charges. It was also revealed in a separate court case on February 27, 2006, that investigators working for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus may also have targeted Nealon for wiretapping.[6]

Nealon and his ex-wife Linda Dupree (who played one of the mud wrestlers fighting John Candy in Stripes) had been active in the animal rights movement, supporting fundraising events for the Amanda Foundation, Farm Sanctuary, the Washington Wildlife Protection Association, The Ark Trust's Genesis Awards and also Meat Out.

He has been a vegetarian for 18 years due to animal cruelty and the alleged health benefits from being a vegetarian.[7] He lives in the Los Angeles area.

In 2001, Nealon played on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire for his charity. The final question he faced, worth $125,000, was about Barbie dolls. He used his 50:50 and Phone-A-Friend, but he answered the question wrong, walking away with $32,000.

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Kevin Nealon Biography (1953-)
  2. ^ As told in his book, Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me?
  3. ^ "Kevin Nealon Welcomes First Child". People. 2007-01-30. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20010313,00.html. Retrieved 2008-05-22. 
  4. ^ "Kevin Nealon: Biography". TV Guide. http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/kevin-nealon/bio/160617. Retrieved 2008-05-22. 
  5. ^ Nealon, Kevin (2006-02-22). "Don't Stop Bugging Me". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/22/opinion/22nealon.html?_r=1&oref=slogin. Retrieved 2008-05-22. 
  6. ^ Jackman, Tom (2006-02-28). "Ringling Circus Hired Private Eye To Infiltrate PETA, Fairfax Jury Told". The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/27/AR2006022701436.html. Retrieved 2008-05-22. 
  7. ^ "Weeds Star Kevin Nealon's Vegetarian Testimonial". Go Veg. http://www.goveg.com/f-kevin_nealon.asp. Retrieved 2008-05-22. 

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Preceded by
Dennis Miller		 Weekend Update
1991–1994		 Succeeded by
Norm Macdonald

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