Biography
A. stand-up comedy scene and was fortunate enough to land on "SNL" at the start of one of its most revered eras - one that included fellow Not-Ready-for-Primetime-Players like Phil Hartman, Jon Lovitz, Jan Hooks and Dana Carvey. But after nearly a decade in the show's acclaimed ensemble cast, Nealon's career seemed to lack direction, unlike many of his co-stars who left "SNL" for greener Hollywood pastures. Following several failed sitcom …
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Career Milestones
| Raised in Connecticut | ||
1977 | Moved to Los Angeles; tended bar at the Improvisation comedy club and often performed there | |
1983 | Made first "Tonight Show" appearance as a stand-up comedian | |
1986 | Moved East and landed a spot as a cast regular on "Saturday Night Live" | |
1996 | Had featured role in the short-lived ABC sitcom "Champs" | |
1997 | Co-starred in ABC sitcom "Hiller and Diller" | |
2002 | Hosted "TNN's Conspiracy Zone with Kevin Nealon" | |
2002 | Voiced the mayor in the animated feature "Adam's Sandler's 8 Crazy Nights." | |
2005 | Co-starred with Mary Louise Parker and Elizabeth Perkins in the Showtime series "Weeds" | |
2008 | Played a CIA Agent in the feature film remake of "Get Smart" | |
2008 | Reunited with fellow "Saturday Night Live" alum Adam Sandler in the comedy feature "You Don't Mess with the Zohan" | |
2011 | Acted opposite Nick Swardson in the comedy feature "Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star" | |
2011 | Cast in a supporting role opposite Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in the romantic comedy "Just Go with It" | |
Awards
1987 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing In a Variety or Music Program in Saturday Night Live |
2007 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Weeds |
2009 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in Weeds |