ACTOR
Keegan-Michael Key
Known for Rick and Morty · The Super Mario Bros. Movie · Toy Story 4
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…
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- Born
- Mar 22, 1971
- Birthplace
- Southfield, Michigan, USA
- Known For
- Acting
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.
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Known For
TV
Rick and MortyFourth-Dimensional Being (voice) · 2013
★ 8.7
★ 8.7
MOVIE
The Super Mario Bros. MovieToad (voice) · 2023
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
MOVIE
Toy Story 4Ducky (voice) · 2019
★ 7.5
★ 7.5
TV
The SimpsonsJazzy James (voice) · 1989
★ 8.0
★ 8.0
MOVIE
The Lion KingKamari (voice) · 2019
★ 7.1
★ 7.1
TV
How I Met Your MotherCalvin · 2005
★ 8.1
★ 8.1
MOVIE
The Super Mario Galaxy MovieToad (voice) · 2026
★ 8.2
★ 8.2
TV
Modern FamilyTom Delaney · 2009
★ 7.9
★ 7.9
Filmography
Movies
Lunatics: A Love StoryPasserby (uncredited)
1991
Garage: A Rock SagaTV Studio Manager
2000
Uncle NinoStranger in Airport
2003
Mr. 3000Reporter
2004
'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & NerdyGangster
2006
Role ModelsDuane
2008YM
Yoga MattMatt
2008
Due DateNew Father
2010WT
Welcome to the Jungle GymMike McKenzie
2010
'Weird Al' Yankovic: AlpocalypseGangsta #2
2011
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a StarGuinness Man
2011
Just Go with ItErnesto
2011CT
CC:Stand-Up: The Bonnaroo ExperienceSelf - Host
2012
WanderlustMarcy’s Flunkie
2012
Afternoon DelightBo
2013
Hell BabyF'resnel
2013MS
Mexican Standoff (ft. Key & Peele)Agent
2013
Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas SpecialSelf
2014
Horrible Bosses 2Mike
2014
Let's Be CopsPupa
2014
RubberheadSelf (segment "Absorption")
2014RubberheadWriter
2014
The Lego MovieForeman Jim (voice)
2014
Freaks of NatureMr. Keller
2015
Hotel Transylvania 2Murray (voice)
2015
Key and Peele: Super Bowl SpecialVarious Characters
2015Key and Peele: Super Bowl SpecialWriter
2015
Pitch Perfect 2Beca's Boss
2015
Teacher of the YearRonald Douche
2015
TomorrowlandHugo
2015
VacationJack Peterson
2015BG
Bad GuysMantis Commander (voice)
2016
Don't Think TwiceJack
2016
KeanuClarence Goobril / Smoke Dresden
2016KeanuProducer
2016
Pigeon Toady's Guide to Your New BabyAlpha Wolf (voice)
2016
StorksAlpha Wolf (voice)
2016
The Angry Birds MovieJudge Peckinpah (voice)
2016
Welcome to HappinessProctor
2016
Why Him?Gustav
2016
Get OutNCAA Prospect (uncredited)
2017
The Disaster ArtistKeegan-Michael Key
2017
The StarDave (voice)
2017
Win It AllGene
2017
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer VacationMurray (voice)
2018
The PredatorCoyle
2018
Dolemite Is My NameJerry Jones
2019
Playing with FireMark
2019
Somewhere in the MiddleSelf (archive footage)
2019
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure AwaitsSelf
2019
The Lion KingKamari (voice)
2019
Toy Story 4Ducky (voice)
2019
All the Bright PlacesEmbry
2020
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day CelebrationSelf
2020
Feeding America Comedy FestivalSelf
2020
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas JourneyGustafson
2020
The PromPrincipal Hawkins
2020
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue RangersFrog Co-Worker / Bjornson the Cheesemonger (voice)
2022
Hotel Transylvania: TransformaniaMurray (voice)
2022
Pinocchio'Honest' John (voice)
2022
The BubbleSean Knox
2022
Wendell & WildWendell (voice)
2022
MigrationDelroy (voice)
2023
The Super Mario Bros. MovieToad (voice)
2023
WonkaChief of Police
2023
Dear SantaDr. Finkleman
2024
IFSlime (voice)
2024
Transformers OneB-127 (voice)
2024
King HamletSelf
2025
Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso SpecialSelf (archive footage)
2025
Play DirtyEd Mackey
2025
SNL50: The Homecoming ConcertSelf
2025
BuddyBuddy / Dark Buddy (voice)
2026PP
Playing POTUSSelf
2026
The Super Mario Galaxy MovieToad (voice)
2026
The Haunting of Hotel TransylvaniaMurray (voice)
2027
Romy and Michele 2
Television
Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter · 1 eps
1944
Sesame Street1 eps
1969
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host · 1 eps
1975
MTV Video Music AwardsSelf · 2 eps
1984
LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest · 2 eps
1988
The SimpsonsJazzy James (voice) · 2 eps
1989
ERWitkowski · 1 eps
1994
MADtvVarious · 100 eps
1995
The ViewSelf - Guest · 1 eps
1997
Samurai JackDa' Samurai (voice) · 1 eps
2001
I'm with HerOrderly · 1 eps
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest · 5 eps
2003
Real Time with Bill MaherSelf · 1 eps
2003
Reno 911!Theoretical Criminal · 6 eps
2003Reno 911!Cow Man · 1 eps
2003Reno 911!Blu-Ray Thief · 1 eps
2003
American Dad!Dennis (voice) · 1 eps
2005American Dad!E-Money (voice) · 1 eps
2005
Hell's KitchenSelf - Restaurant Patron · 1 eps
2005
How I Met Your MotherCalvin · 1 eps
2005
It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaGrant Anderson · 1 eps
2005
Childrens HospitalCop · 1 eps
2008Childrens HospitalCaptain Tripper · 2 eps
2008
Chocolate News1 eps
2008
Gary UnmarriedCurtis · 17 eps
2008
ArcherFloyd (voice) · 1 eps
2009ArcherDetective Rimshot (voice) · 5 eps
2009
Modern FamilyTom Delaney · 1 eps
2009
Parks and RecreationCraig · 1 eps
2009Parks and RecreationJoe · 3 eps
2009
The LeagueCarmenjello · 1 eps
2009
The MiddleReverend Erik Devow · 1 eps
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest · 2 eps
2009
ConanSelf · 4 eps
2010
Epic Rap Battles of HistoryGandhi · 1 eps
2010Epic Rap Battles of HistoryMichael Jordan · 1 eps
2010
Sons of TucsonEric · 1 eps
2010
Billy on the StreetSelf · 1 eps
2011
Bob's BurgersBeefersutherland (voice) · 1 eps
2011Bob's BurgersBartender (voice) · 1 eps
2011Bob's BurgersCory (voice) · 1 eps
2011Bob's BurgersDr. Juarez (voice) · 1 eps
2011Bob's BurgersTodd (voice) · 2 eps
2011Bob's BurgersDarnell (voice) · 1 eps
2011
Brain GamesHimself - Host · 8 eps
2011
Love BitesDrew · 2 eps
2011
Talking DeadHimself · 1 eps
2011
WilfredDick Barbian · 1 eps
2011
Dish NationSelf · 1 eps
2012
House of LiesDevin · 1 eps
2012
Inside ComedySelf · 1 eps
2012
Key & PeeleVarious Characters · 53 eps
2012Key & PeeleExecutive Producer
2012Key & PeeleCreator
2012
NFL HonorsHimself · 2 eps
2012
VeepJordan Thomas Jr. · 1 eps
2012
Rick and MortyFourth-Dimensional Being (voice) · 3 eps
2013
Super Fun NightSlade · 1 eps
2013
The Amazing Race CanadaSelf · 1 eps
2013
Whose Line Is It Anyway?Self · 11 eps
2013
BoJack HorsemanSebastian St. Clair (voice) · 4 eps
2014
FargoBill Budge · 4 eps
2014
Last Week Tonight with John OliverResponsible Guy · 1 eps
2014
Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf · 1 eps
2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2014
Off Camera with Sam JonesSelf · 1 eps
2014
Playing HouseMark Rodriguez · 26 eps
2014
Running Wild with Bear GryllsSelf · 1 eps
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf · 3 eps
2014
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf · 1 eps
2015
Hot OnesSelf · 1 eps
2015
SuperMansionAmerican Ranger · 44 eps
2015
The Hotwives of Las VegasAce · 7 eps
2015
The Late Late Show with James CordenSelf - Guest · 1 eps
2015
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest · 7 eps
2015
The MuppetsSelf · 1 eps
2015
Angie TribecaHelmut FröntBüt · 1 eps
2016
Carpool Karaoke: The SeriesSelf · 1 eps
2017
DetroitersSmilin' Jack · 1 eps
2017
Friends from CollegeEthan Turner · 16 eps
2017
No ActivityOfficer Charles Brock · 2 eps
2017
The History of ComedySelf · 14 eps
2017
2 Dope QueensSelf · 1 eps
2018
ImpulseMichael Pearce · 2 eps
2018
The ShopSelf · 1 eps
2018
What the FitSelf · 1 eps
2018
Green Eggs and HamNarrator (voice) · 23 eps
2019
The Dark Crystal: Age of ResistanceskekZok (The Ritual Master) (voice) · 9 eps
2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf - Guest · 2 eps
2019The Kelly Clarkson ShowSelf · 2 eps
2019
Game On!Self - Host · 8 eps
2020Game On!Executive Producer
2020
Home Movie: The Princess BrideInigo Montoya · 1 eps
2020
Abbott ElementarySuperintendent Reynolds · 3 eps
2021
Only Murders in the BuildingMayor Tillman · 4 eps
2021
Pixar PopcornDucky (voice) · 2 eps
2021
Schmigadoon!Josh Skinner · 12 eps
2021
RebootReed Sterling · 8 eps
2022
The PentaverateDr. Hobart Clark · 6 eps
2022
ElsbethAshton Hayes · 1 eps
2024
Only Murders in the Building: Official PodcastSelf · 1 eps
2025
ESPN Jeopardy!Self - Contestant · 1 eps
2026
Funny AF with Kevin HartSelf - Judge · 2 eps
2026
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of AmericaDavy Crockett · 1 eps
2026Photos
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