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)
Toy Story 4 (2019)
as Ducky (voice)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
as Toad (voice)
Get Out (2017)
as NCAA Prospect (uncredited)
The Lion King (2019)
as Kamari (voice)
Migration (2023)
as Delroy (voice)
The Angry Birds Movie (2016)
as Judge Peckinpah (voice)
The Lego Movie (2014)
as Foreman Jim (voice)
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)
as Murray (voice)
Play Dirty (2025)
as Ed Mackey
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
as Murray (voice)
Transformers One (2024)
as B-127 (voice)
Just Go with It (2011)
as Ernesto
Tomorrowland (2015)
as Hugo
Wonka (2023)
as Chief of Police
The Predator (2018)
as Coyle
IF (2024)
as Slime (voice)
Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
as Murray (voice)
The Star (2017)
as Dave (voice)
Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
as Beca's Boss
Vacation (2015)
as Jack Peterson
Let's Be Cops (2014)
as Pupa
Storks (2016)
as Alpha Wolf (voice)
Why Him? (2016)
as Gustav
Pinocchio (2022)
as 'Honest' John (voice)
Role Models (2008)
as Duane
Due Date (2010)
as New Father
Horrible Bosses 2 (2014)
as Mike
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)
as Frog Co-Worker / Bjornson the Cheesemonger (voice)
All the Bright Places (2020)
as Embry
The Disaster Artist (2017)
as Keegan-Michael Key
Wendell & Wild (2022)
as Wendell (voice)
The Bubble (2022)
as Sean Knox
Dear Santa (2024)
as Dr. Finkleman
Wanderlust (2012)
as Marcy’s Flunkie
Keanu (2016)
as Clarence Goobril / Smoke Dresden
Playing with Fire (2019)
as Mark
Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
as Jerry Jones
The Prom (2020)
as Principal Hawkins
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
as Gustafson
Freaks of Nature (2015)
as Mr. Keller
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (2011)
as Guinness Man
Mr. 3000 (2004)
as Reporter
Afternoon Delight (2013)
as Bo
Win It All (2017)
as Gene
Hell Baby (2013)
as F'resnel
Don't Think Twice (2016)
as Jack
Buddy (2026)
as Buddy the Unicorn (voice)
Uncle Nino (2003)
as Stranger in Airport
Feeding America Comedy Festival (2020)
as Self
Welcome to Happiness (2016)
as Proctor
Teacher of the Year (2015)
as Ronald Douche
Yoga Matt (2008)
as Matt
Rubberhead (2014)
as Self (segment "Absorption")
Untitled Third Super Mario Bros. Film (—)
as Toad (voice)
Romy and Michele 2 (—)
Actor
King Hamlet (2025)
as Self
Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special (2025)
as Self (archive footage)
Bad Guys (2016)
as Mantis Commander (voice)
Playing POTUS (2026)
as Self
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits (2019)
as Self
Lunatics: A Love Story (1991)
as Passerby (uncredited)
Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special (2014)
as Self
'Weird Al' Yankovic: Alpocalypse (2011)
as Gangsta #2
Hotel Transylvania 5 (—)
as Murray (voice)
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
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration (2020)
as Self
Somewhere in the Middle (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Key and Peele: Super Bowl Special (2015)
as Various Characters
Mexican Standoff (ft. Key & Peele) (2013)
as Agent
Welcome to the Jungle Gym (2010)
as Mike McKenzie