Keegan-Michael Key
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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
Credits
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
as Toad (voice)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
as Toad (voice)
Toy Story 4 (2019)
as Ducky (voice)
Get Out (2017)
as NCAA Prospect (uncredited)
Play Dirty (2025)
as Ed Mackey
The Angry Birds Movie (2016)
as Judge Peckinpah (voice)
Migration (2023)
as Delroy (voice)
Tomorrowland (2015)
as Hugo
The Lion King (2019)
as Kamari (voice)
Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
as Murray (voice)
Wonka (2023)
as Chief of Police
The Lego Movie (2014)
as Foreman Jim (voice)
Transformers One (2024)
as B-127 (voice)
IF (2024)
as Slime (voice)
The Predator (2018)
as Coyle
Buddy (2026)
as Buddy the Unicorn (voice)
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
as Murray (voice)
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)
as Murray (voice)
Just Go with It (2011)
as Ernesto
Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
as Beca's Boss
Let's Be Cops (2014)
as Pupa
Horrible Bosses 2 (2014)
as Mike
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)
as Frog Co-Worker / Bjornson the Cheesemonger (voice)
Pinocchio (2022)
as 'Honest' John (voice)
Vacation (2015)
as Jack Peterson
Why Him? (2016)
as Gustav
Storks (2016)
as Alpha Wolf (voice)
Due Date (2010)
as New Father
The Star (2017)
as Dave (voice)
Playing with Fire (2019)
as Mark
The Disaster Artist (2017)
as Keegan-Michael Key
Role Models (2008)
as Duane
Dear Santa (2024)
as Dr. Finkleman
All the Bright Places (2020)
as Embry
The Prom (2020)
as Principal Hawkins
Wendell & Wild (2022)
as Wendell (voice)
Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
as Jerry Jones
The Bubble (2022)
as Sean Knox
Keanu (2016)
as Clarence Goobril / Smoke Dresden
Wanderlust (2012)
as Marcy’s Flunkie
Freaks of Nature (2015)
as Mr. Keller
Don't Think Twice (2016)
as Jack
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
as Gustafson
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (2025)
as Self
Afternoon Delight (2013)
as Bo
The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania (2027)
as Murray (voice)
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (2011)
as Guinness Man
Mr. 3000 (2004)
as Reporter
Romy and Michele 2 (—)
Actor
Feeding America Comedy Festival (2020)
as Self
Hell Baby (2013)
as F'resnel
Welcome to Happiness (2016)
as Proctor
Win It All (2017)
as Gene
Uncle Nino (2003)
as Stranger in Airport
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits (2019)
as Self
Bad Guys (2016)
as Mantis Commander (voice)
Teacher of the Year (2015)
as Ronald Douche
Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special (2025)
as Self (archive footage)
King Hamlet (2025)
as Self
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Alpocalypse (2011)
as Gangsta #2
Rubberhead (2014)
as Self (segment "Absorption")
Playing POTUS (2026)
as Self
Lunatics: A Love Story (1991)
as Passerby (uncredited)
CC:Stand-Up: The Bonnaroo Experience (2012)
as Self - Host
Pigeon Toady's Guide to Your New Baby (2016)
as Alpha Wolf (voice)
'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy (2006)
as Gangster
Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special (2014)
as Self
Yoga Matt (2008)
as Matt
Key and Peele: Super Bowl Special (2015)
as Various Characters
Somewhere in the Middle (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration (2020)
as Self
Welcome to the Jungle Gym (2010)
as Mike McKenzie
Mexican Standoff (ft. Key & Peele) (2013)
as Agent
Garage: A Rock Saga (2000)
as TV Studio Manager