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Kel Mitchell Biography

Birth Name:Kel Johari Rice MItchell

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Music department, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Recipient of a Cable Ace Award in 1997 for his work on "Kenan and Kel"
  • Original member of MWAH!, Messages Which Are Hopeful, a non-profit based out of Chicago that promotes teaching teens positive messages through alternative means
  • While not acting, he also enjoys completing voiceover work for various cartoons
  • Best known for his work alongside comedic partner Kenan Thompson in the late 1990s
  • Made his writing and producing debut with 2011's "Dance Fu"
  • Auditioned for "Saturday Night Live" the same season as friend Kenan Thompson, but only Kenan was selected to become a regular cast member

Awards

  • 1997CableACE-Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1998Blimp Award-Favorite Television Actor: nominated
  • 1999Image Award-Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special: nominated
  • 1999Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actor: winner
  • 2000Image Award-Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special: nominated
  • 2001Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
  • 2002Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated