Kevin Nealon has set himself apart from other comedicperformers with his unique sense of humor, dry wit, and likeable demeanor.Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC's"Saturday Night Live." More recently, Nealon has received critical acclaim forhis role in the Showtime series "Weeds." The show was honored at the 2006, 2007and 2009 Golden Globes where they were nominated for "Best Television Series ina Musical or Comedy." In 2007 and 2009 "Weeds" was also nominated in the"Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series" category at theScreen Actors Guild Awards.
Nealon can next be seen on the big screen oppositeJennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler, Nicole Kidman, and Heidi Montag in JUST GO WITHIT, a film about a man who enlists the help of a woman and her kids to land thewoman of his dreams. In the film, Nealonstars as "Adon," one half of a plastic-surgery-obsessed couple.
Nealon has completed production for the sixth season ofthe Showtime series "Weeds." The all-star cast which includes Mary LouiseParker, Elizabeth Perkins and Justin Kirk centers around a single mother, NancyBotwin, who makes ends meet by selling marijuana. Nealon portrays Nancy'snearly perpetually stoned accountant and business advisor. The sixth season of "Weeds" will premiere onAugust 16, 2010 on Showtime.
Nealon is also the voice for the title role in thestop-motion animated series "Glenn Martin, DDS." He stars opposite Catherine O'Hara and JudyGreer. The show airs on Nick At Nite andfollows the adventures of a traveling dentist and his family. The second season of "Glenn Martin, DDS" willpremiere on June 11, 2010.
Nealon was last seen on the big screen in ALIENS IN THEATTIC opposite Tim Meadows and Ashley Tisdale. The adventure comedy, shot inNew Zealand, follows a family who teams up against aliens invading their homethrough the attic.
In late 2009, Nealon's first one hour stand up specialcalled, "Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out!" aired on Showtime to ravereviews. It is currently available onDVD.
Nealon wrote a book entitled, Yes, You're Pregnant ButWhat About Me?, which is a comical look at the male perspective of pregnancy.The book was released on May 13, 2008 and is available in bookstores.
Nealon can be seen in the independent feature REMARKABLEPOWER with Tom Arnold. Nealon stars as a late night talk show host who goes togreat lengths to bring his cancelled show back on the air. He can also be seen in the upcoming NickSwardson feature BORN TO BE A STAR.
Last year Nealon hosted TBS's "Funniest Commercials ofthe Year" for the fifth time. The special highlights the most outrageouscommercials from around the world and has been a continued success for theNetwork.
As one of the longest running cast members on NBC's"Saturday Night Live" (1986-1995), Nealon created some of the show's mostmemorable characters including ‘The Subliminal Man' and ‘Hans and Franz.'Nealon's reoccurring role as an anchor on ‘Weekend Update' made the sketch ashow staple. In 1988 Kevin was nominated for an Emmy Award as part of the SNLwriting team.
Nealon can be seen in the comedic success ANGERMANAGEMENT opposite Jack Nicholson and fellow "SNL" comedian Adam Sandler. He also starred with Sandler in EIGHT CRAZYNIGHTS, THE WEDDING SINGER, HAPPY GILMORE, and YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN,which grossed $201 Million worldwide. Inaddition, Nealon starred with "Saturday Night Live" alumni David Spade, in JOEDIRT. His other film credits includeDADDY DAY CARE with Eddie Murphy, GOOD BOY with Molly Shannon, ROXANNE withSteve Martin, and the cult hit, GRANDMA'S BOY with Jonah Hill and NickSwardson.
Nealon is a familiar figure on television as well with anumber of guest appearances on "Monk", "Fat Actress", "Curb Your Enthusiasm"and "Still Standing."
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