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