Keegan-Michael Key

Keegan-Michael Key

Acting
Born 1971-03-22Southfield, Michigan, USA

Biography

Keegan-Michael Key (born March 22, 1971) is an American actor and comedian, best known for starring in the Comedy Central sketch series Key & Peele and for his six seasons as a cast member on MADtv. He has also appeared in the films Wonka, Toy Story 4, and Pitch Perfect 2. Key was born in Southfield, Michigan and raised in Detroit. His father is African-American and his mother is European-American. He was adopted as a child. In 1989 he graduated from Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak, Michigan. Key attended the University of Detroit as an undergraduate and earned his Master of Fine Arts at the Pennsylvania State University School of Theatre. While at The University of Detroit Mercy, he was a brother of Phi Kappa Theta.

Movies (74)

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
8.2

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

2026Movie8.2
Buddy
8.3

Buddy

2026Movie8.3
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
7.6

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

2023Movie7.6
Toy Story 4
7.5

Toy Story 4

2019Movie7.5
The Lego Movie
7.4

The Lego Movie

2014Movie7.4
Get Out
7.6

Get Out

2017Movie7.6
The Lion King
7.1

The Lion King

2019Movie7.1
Migration
7.4

Migration

2023Movie7.4
The Predator
5.6

The Predator

2018Movie5.6
Play Dirty
6.6

Play Dirty

2025Movie6.6
Wonka
7.0

Wonka

2023Movie7.0
Let's Be Cops
6.5

Let's Be Cops

2014Movie6.5
Tomorrowland
6.3

Tomorrowland

2015Movie6.3
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
7.0

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

2022Movie7.0
Transformers One
8.0

Transformers One

2024Movie8.0
Hotel Transylvania 2
6.8

Hotel Transylvania 2

2015Movie6.8
The Angry Birds Movie
6.3

The Angry Birds Movie

2016Movie6.3
Just Go with It
6.7

Just Go with It

2011Movie6.7
IF
6.9

IF

2024Movie6.9
Vacation
6.3

Vacation

2015Movie6.3
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
6.8

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

2018Movie6.8
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
7.0

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

2022Movie7.0
Horrible Bosses 2
6.2

Horrible Bosses 2

2014Movie6.2
Pitch Perfect 2
6.8

Pitch Perfect 2

2015Movie6.8
Due Date
6.4

Due Date

2010Movie6.4
Pinocchio
6.3

Pinocchio

2022Movie6.3
Why Him?
6.4

Why Him?

2016Movie6.4
Storks
6.7

Storks

2016Movie6.7
The Star
6.5

The Star

2017Movie6.5
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
6.8

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

2025Movie6.8
Dear Santa
6.2

Dear Santa

2024Movie6.2
The Disaster Artist
7.1

The Disaster Artist

2017Movie7.1
The Prom
6.1

The Prom

2020Movie6.1
Role Models
6.5

Role Models

2008Movie6.5
All the Bright Places
7.6

All the Bright Places

2020Movie7.6
Keanu
6.0

Keanu

2016Movie6.0
The Bubble
4.6

The Bubble

2022Movie4.6
Playing with Fire
6.6

Playing with Fire

2019Movie6.6
The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania

The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania

2027Movie
Dolemite Is My Name
7.0

Dolemite Is My Name

2019Movie7.0
Wanderlust
5.5

Wanderlust

2012Movie5.5
Freaks of Nature
6.1

Freaks of Nature

2015Movie6.1
Wendell & Wild
6.6

Wendell & Wild

2022Movie6.6
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
6.5

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

2020Movie6.5
Afternoon Delight
5.7

Afternoon Delight

2013Movie5.7
Win It All
5.7

Win It All

2017Movie5.7
Mr. 3000
5.3

Mr. 3000

2004Movie5.3
King Hamlet

King Hamlet

2025Movie
Don't Think Twice
6.4

Don't Think Twice

2016Movie6.4
Feeding America Comedy Festival
5.8

Feeding America Comedy Festival

2020Movie5.8
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
6.1

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits

2019Movie6.1
Uncle Nino
7.5

Uncle Nino

2003Movie7.5
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star
4.2

Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star

2011Movie4.2
Romy and Michele 2

Romy and Michele 2

Movie
Bad Guys

Bad Guys

2016Movie
CC:Stand-Up: The Bonnaroo Experience

CC:Stand-Up: The Bonnaroo Experience

2012Movie
Hell Baby
5.1

Hell Baby

2013Movie5.1
Somewhere in the Middle

Somewhere in the Middle

2019Movie
Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special

Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special

2025Movie
Rubberhead
5.0

Rubberhead

2014Movie5.0
Teacher of the Year
5.4

Teacher of the Year

2015Movie5.4
'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy
7.7

'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy

2006Movie7.7
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Alpocalypse

'Weird Al' Yankovic: Alpocalypse

2011Movie
Welcome to Happiness
5.4

Welcome to Happiness

2016Movie5.4
Playing POTUS

Playing POTUS

2026Movie
Pigeon Toady's Guide to Your New Baby
5.5

Pigeon Toady's Guide to Your New Baby

2016Movie5.5
Garage: A Rock Saga

Garage: A Rock Saga

2000Movie
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration

Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration

2020Movie
Yoga Matt

Yoga Matt

2008Movie
Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special
5.0

Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special

2014Movie5.0
Mexican Standoff (ft. Key & Peele)
10.0

Mexican Standoff (ft. Key & Peele)

2013Movie10.0
Lunatics: A Love Story
4.9

Lunatics: A Love Story

1991Movie4.9
Welcome to the Jungle Gym

Welcome to the Jungle Gym

2010Movie
Key and Peele: Super Bowl Special
10.0

Key and Peele: Super Bowl Special

2015Movie10.0

TV Shows (87)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
4.9

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009Series4.9
The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

1989Series8.0
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014Series5.8
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015Series6.1
Rick and Morty
8.7

Rick and Morty

2013Series8.7
Sesame Street
7.1

Sesame Street

1969Series7.1
American Dad!
7.0

American Dad!

2005Series7.0
The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.3

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019Series6.3
Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.1

Late Night with Seth Meyers

2014Series5.1
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
Real Time with Bill Maher
6.1

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003Series6.1
Modern Family
7.9

Modern Family

2009Series7.9
Bob's Burgers
7.8

Bob's Burgers

2011Series7.8
The Late Late Show with James Corden
5.1

The Late Late Show with James Corden

2015Series5.1
Conan
7.2

Conan

2010Series7.2
How I Met Your Mother
8.1

How I Met Your Mother

2005Series8.1
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
8.3

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

2005Series8.3
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003Series5.3
Fargo
8.3

Fargo

2014Series8.3
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
7.8

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014Series7.8
The Middle
7.6

The Middle

2009Series7.6
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
5.6

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988Series5.6
BoJack Horseman
8.5

BoJack Horseman

2014Series8.5
ER
7.8

ER

1994Series7.8
Golden Globe Awards
7.0

Golden Globe Awards

1944Series7.0
Only Murders in the Building
8.4

Only Murders in the Building

2021Series8.4
Hell's Kitchen
6.8

Hell's Kitchen

2005Series6.8
Abbott Elementary
7.5

Abbott Elementary

2021Series7.5
Samurai Jack
8.4

Samurai Jack

2001Series8.4
Reno 911!
7.2

Reno 911!

2003Series7.2
Parks and Recreation
8.0

Parks and Recreation

2009Series8.0
Hot Ones
7.1

Hot Ones

2015Series7.1
Archer
7.9

Archer

2009Series7.9
Elsbeth
6.7

Elsbeth

2024Series6.7
Childrens Hospital
6.9

Childrens Hospital

2008Series6.9
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
6.2

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

2015Series6.2
Veep
7.5

Veep

2012Series7.5
Off Camera with Sam Jones
5.0

Off Camera with Sam Jones

2014Series5.0
MTV Video Music Awards
7.9

MTV Video Music Awards

1984Series7.9
Key & Peele
7.7

Key & Peele

2012Series7.7
The League
7.4

The League

2009Series7.4
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
6.1

Carpool Karaoke: The Series

2017Series6.1
House of Lies
6.6

House of Lies

2012Series6.6
Epic Rap Battles of History
7.3

Epic Rap Battles of History

2010Series7.3
Green Eggs and Ham
8.0

Green Eggs and Ham

2019Series8.0
Talking Dead
7.2

Talking Dead

2011Series7.2
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
7.7

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

2013Series7.7
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
7.8

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

2019Series7.8
Angie Tribeca
6.4

Angie Tribeca

2016Series6.4
NFL Honors
9.0

NFL Honors

2012Series9.0
Impulse
7.6

Impulse

2018Series7.6
Schmigadoon!
6.8

Schmigadoon!

2021Series6.8
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America
5.5

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America

2026Series5.5
The Amazing Race Canada
7.9

The Amazing Race Canada

2013Series7.9
No Activity
6.6

No Activity

2017Series6.6
Wilfred
7.5

Wilfred

2011Series7.5
Running Wild with Bear Grylls
6.9

Running Wild with Bear Grylls

2014Series6.9
The Muppets
7.0

The Muppets

2015Series7.0
Pixar Popcorn
7.2

Pixar Popcorn

2021Series7.2
SuperMansion
7.0

SuperMansion

2015Series7.0
Detroiters
7.2

Detroiters

2017Series7.2
Love Bites
6.3

Love Bites

2011Series6.3
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
7.7

Home Movie: The Princess Bride

2020Series7.7
Gary Unmarried
5.9

Gary Unmarried

2008Series5.9
I'm with Her
6.8

I'm with Her

2003Series6.8
Brain Games
7.6

Brain Games

2011Series7.6
The Shop
5.3

The Shop

2018Series5.3
Friends from College
6.3

Friends from College

2017Series6.3
ESPN Jeopardy!
3.5

ESPN Jeopardy!

2026Series3.5
Billy on the Street
6.4

Billy on the Street

2011Series6.4
Inside Comedy
6.5

Inside Comedy

2012Series6.5
Sons of Tucson
6.5

Sons of Tucson

2010Series6.5
The Pentaverate
5.6

The Pentaverate

2022Series5.6
What the Fit
7.5

What the Fit

2018Series7.5
Reboot
6.5

Reboot

2022Series6.5
Super Fun Night
5.3

Super Fun Night

2013Series5.3
Funny AF with Kevin Hart
7.2

Funny AF with Kevin Hart

2026Series7.2
The History of Comedy
6.6

The History of Comedy

2017Series6.6
Playing House
6.5

Playing House

2014Series6.5
The Hotwives of Las Vegas
2.7

The Hotwives of Las Vegas

2015Series2.7
2 Dope Queens
5.5

2 Dope Queens

2018Series5.5
Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast

Only Murders in the Building: Official Podcast

2025Series
Chocolate News
1.0

Chocolate News

2008Series1.0
Game On!
9.0

Game On!

2020Series9.0
MADtv
7.1

MADtv

1995Series7.1
Dish Nation
5.0

Dish Nation

2012Series5.0