Keegan-Michael Key

About

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.

Known for

The SimpsonsSeries • 1989American Dad!Series • 2005Rick and MortySeries • 2013Modern FamilySeries • 2009BuddyMovie • 2026Sesame StreetSeries • 1969How I Met Your MotherSeries • 2005It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaSeries • 2005Bob's BurgersSeries • 2011FargoSeries • 2014ERSeries • 1994The MiddleSeries • 2009BoJack HorsemanSeries • 2014Parks and RecreationSeries • 2009ArcherSeries • 2009Abbott ElementarySeries • 2021Only Murders in the BuildingSeries • 2021ElsbethSeries • 2024The Super Mario Bros. MovieMovie • 2023Reno 911!Series • 2003The Super Mario Galaxy MovieMovie • 2026VeepSeries • 2012Samurai JackSeries • 2001The LeagueSeries • 2009