Entertainment

Dish 2016 Entertainer: Kevin Nealon

With his unique sense of humor, 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 long-running 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. He recently starred in Showtime’s Golden Globe winning hit series, Weeds.

After making his film debut in the 1987 romantic comedy, Roxanne, with Steve Martin, Kevin went on to star in over two dozen comedies, including Happy Gilmore and The Wedding Singer, both with Adam Sandler, Anger Management with Jack Nicholson, Daddy Day Care with Eddie Murphy, Grandma’s Boy, Just Go With It, and most currently, Blended, with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.

Kevin has published a comedic memoir that chronicles his life and his experience going through his wife’s pregnancy called, Yes, You’re Pregnant, But What About Me? He currently has a web series on AOL that he is co-producing with Ellen called, Laugh Lessons with Kevin Nealon. Kevin has also taped two one-hour standup specials, Now Hear Me Out and most recently, Whelmed, But Not Overly.

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