Kel Mitchell
Birth Name:
Kel Johari Rice MItchell
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Music department, Writer
Fast Facts
- Original member of MWAH!, Messages Which Are Hopeful, a non-profit based out of Chicago that promotes teaching teens positive messages through alternative means
- Recipient of a Cable Ace Award in 1997 for his work on "Kenan and Kel"
- 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"
- While not acting, he also enjoys completing voiceover work for various cartoons
- 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