KEVIN NEALON
SPOTLIGHT SERIES
8 p.m. Friday, April 18 | Main Stage
Emmy and SAG-nominated actor and comedian Kevin Nealon sets himself apart from other comedic performers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit, and likable demeanor.
Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, and he received critical acclaim for his role in the hit Showtime series Weeds. He currently produces and hosts his digital series Hiking with Kevin and tours his stand-up globally.
He has found great comedic success in an extensive film career. In Anger Management, he played opposite Jack Nicholson and fellow SNL comedian Adam Sandler, with whom he also teamed up in Eight Crazy Nights, The Wedding Singer, Happy Gilmore, Just Go With It, Blended, and You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, the latter of which grossed more than $200 million worldwide.
In 2008, Nealon released his first book – Yes, You’re Pregnant, But What About Me? – a comical look at the male perspective of pregnancy. His latest book, I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame (Abrams), was released in 2022. Part art book and memoir, the book is full of original full-color caricatures he created along with funny, endearing personal essays about his famous friends..
