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Michael McKean

  • Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
  • Birthday: October 17, 1947

One of the founding members of the legendary comedy troupe, The Credibility Gap, lanky comic actor, writer and musician Michael McKean enjoyed an almost uninterrupted run as an employed Hollywood actor. Known for frequently playing goofy characters that were just the slightest bit cool – or occasionally cool, mature characters who seemed just a bit goofy – McKean came to national prominence alongside his friend and collaborator, David L. Lander, as one half of Lenny and Squiggy – two popular recurring characters on the smash ‘70s hit co…more

Career Milestones

  • 2009

    Co-starred in Woody Allen's New York–based comedy "Whatever Works"

  • 2009

    Will play the lead role of a doughnut shop owner in Tracy Letts' "Superior Donuts" on Broadway; first played the role at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre in 2008

  • 2008

    Appeared on Broadway in the revival of Harold Pinter's "The Homecoming"

  • 2007

    Co-starred with Sam Rockwell in the dramedy "Joshua"; screened at the Sundance Film Festival

  • 2006

    Re-teamed with Guest to play a screenwriter in "For Your Consideration"

Awards

  • 2004

    Grammy Award: Best Song Written For A Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

  • 2003

    Critics' Choice Award: Best Song

  • 1990

    Theatre World Award:

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