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Kevin Nealon Biography

Birth Name:Kevin Nealon

Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Supported numerous animal rights charities, along with initiatives for many other causes
  • Graduated from Sacred Heart University with a degree in marketing
  • Was recruited to act on "Saturday Night Live" by his friend Dana Carvey after he was hired to work on the show
  • Contributed a story to the "New York Times" claiming he was being wiretapped by private investigator Anthony Pellicano, who was indicted for racketeering charges
  • Known for his "Subliminal Man and Arnold Schwarzenegger-styled "Franz" skits on "Saturday Night Live․"
  • Became a vegetarian due to his stance on animal cruelty and his affiliation with various animal rights movements
  • Released his first book in 2008, titled "Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me?"

Awards

  • 1987Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2007Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated