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Keegan Michael Key

Actor | Writer | Producer

Trivia:

He was nominated for a 2004 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Musical for "The Second City's Romeo & Juliet Musical" at the Second City Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. See more trivia »

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in Southfield, Michigan, USA
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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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2013 Hell Baby (filming)
 
2012 Teacher of the Year (post-production)
Ronald Douche
 
2012 Key and Peele (TV series)
Various Characters
– Episode #1.8 (2012) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.7 (2012) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.6 (2012) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.5 (2012) … Various Characters
– Episode #1.4 (2012) … Various Characters
See all 8 episodes »
 
2012 Wanderlust
Marcy’s Flunkie
 
2011 The League (TV series)
Carmenjello
– Carmenjello (2011) … Carmenjello
 
2011 Wilfred (TV series)
Dick Barbian
– Identity (2011) … Dick Barbian (as Keegan-Michael Key)
 
2011 CollegeHumor Originals (TV series)
Falcon
– Superhero Auditions: Callbacks (2011) … Falcon
– Superhero Auditions: Falcon (2011)
 
2011 Love Bites (TV series)
Drew
– Modern Plagues (2011) … Drew (as Keegan-Michael Key)
– How To... (2011) … Drew (as Keegan-Michael Key)
 
2011 Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star
Guinness Man
 
2011 A Series of Unfortunate People (TV series)
Ted
– Family Secret (2011) … Ted
 
2011 Just Go with It
Ernesto
 
2010 Due Date
New Father (as Keegan-Michael Key)
 
2010 Welcome to the Jungle Gym (short)
Mike McKenzie
 
2010 Childrens Hospital (TV series)
Janitor
– Hot Enough for You? (2010) … Janitor
 
2008-2010 The Planet's Funniest Animals (TV series)
Host
– Episode dated 8 August 2010 (2010)
– Episode dated 1 August 2010 (2010)
– Episode dated 25 July 2010 (2010)
– Episode dated 23 August 2008 (2008)
– Episode dated 16 August 2008 (2008)
See all 7 episodes »
 
2009-2010 Gary Unmarried (TV series)
Curtis
– Gary Unmarried? (2010) … Curtis
– Gary Tries to Find Something for Mitch (2010) … Curtis
– Gary's Big Mouth (2010) … Curtis
– Gary Lowers the Bar (2010) … Curtis
– Gary Has to Choose (2010) … Curtis
See all 17 episodes »
 
2010 Sons of Tucson (TV series)
Eric
– Pilot (2010) … Eric (as Keegan-Michael Key)
 
2008-2009 Reno 911! (TV series)
Theoretical Criminal / Blu-Ray Thief
– Helping Mayor Hernandez (2009) … Blu-Ray Thief
– Training Day (2009) … Theoretical Criminal
– The Parade (2008) … Theoretical Criminal
– Junior Runs for Office (2008) … Theoretical Criminal
– The Tanning Booth Incident (2008) … Theoretical Criminal
See all 8 episodes »
 
2004-2009 MADtv (TV series)
Various
– Episode #14.17 (2009) … Various (as Keegan-Michael Key)
– Episode #14.16 (2009) … Various (as Keegan-Michael Key)
– Episode #14.15 (2009) … Various (as Keegan-Michael Key)
– Episode #14.14 (2009) … Various (as Keegan-Michael Key)
– Episode #14.13 (2009) … Various (as Keegan-Michael Key)
See all 107 episodes »
 
2008 Larry of Arabia (short)
Dwayne
 
2008 Chocolate News (TV series)
Woodsy
– Episode #1.5 (2008) … Woodsy
 
2008 Role Models
Duane (as Keegan-Michael Key)
 
2008 Yoga Matt (short)
Matt
 
2008 Gaytown (TV series)
– Dirty Little Secret (2008)
 
2007 Sucker for Shelley (short)
Michael
 
2007 Frangela (TV movie)
DeShawn
 
2006 Al TV (TV movie)
(segment "White & Nerdy")
 
2006 Grounds Zero (short)
Arch
 
2006 Alleyball
Curt Braunschweib
 
2004 Mr 3000
Reporter
 
2004 I'm with Her (TV series)
Orderly
– Poison Ivy (2004) … Orderly
 
2003 Uncle Nino
Airport Stranger
 
2001 ER (TV series)
Witkowski
– Quo Vadis? (2001) … Witkowski
 
2000 Garage: A Rock Saga
TV Studio Manager
 
1999 Get the Hell Out of Hamtown
J
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
2012 Key and Peele (TV series)
– Episode #1.8 (2012)
– Episode #1.7 (2012)
– Episode #1.6 (2012)
– Episode #1.5 (2012)
– Episode #1.4 (2012)
See all 8 episodes »
 
2004-2005 MADtv (TV series)
– Episode #10.23 (2005) (writer)
– Episode #10.22 (2005) (writer)
– Episode #10.21 (2005) (writer)
– Episode #10.20 (2005) (writer)
– Episode #10.18 (2005) (writer)
See all 22 episodes »
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2012 Key and Peele (TV series) (executive producer - 8 episodes)
– Episode #1.8 (2012) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.7 (2012) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.6 (2012) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.5 (2012) (executive producer)
– Episode #1.4 (2012) (executive producer)
See all 8 episodes »
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2006 MADtv (TV series)
– Episode #11.11 (2006) (performer: "A Wonderfully Normal Day")
 
Show ShowSelf (6 titles)
2012 Conan (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– 'High-Four Me!' Said the Woodshop Teacher (2012) … Himself - Guest
 
2009 House Arrest with Andy Dick (TV series)
Himself
– Keegan Michael Key (2009) … Himself
 
2009 GSN Live (TV series)
Himself
– Keegan-Michael Key (2009) … Himself
 
2008 Talkshow with Spike Feresten (TV series)
Himself
– Kara DioGuardi (2008) … Himself
 
2006 Celebrity Poker Showdown (TV series)
Himself
– Tournament 8 Championship (2006) … Himself
– Tournament 8, Game 4 (2006) … Himself
 
2005 Queer Edge with Jack E. Jett (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.3 (2005) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2006 Video on Trial (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appears in Weird Al Yankovic's music video for "White and Nerdy" (2006) See more »

Alternate Names:

Keegan-Michael Key

Height:

6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Our show is not based on huge characters. There are characters in our show; whether or not they reoccur is based on the audience. MADtv was a formula - our show doesn't have one,. We try to incorporate the shows. We're not trying to be cool here. We're trying to be funny. If you watch the beginning of certain shows... See more »

Trivia:

He was nominated for a 2004 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Musical for "The Second City's Romeo & Juliet Musical" at the Second City Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. See more »

Star Sign:

Aries