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Keegan-Michael Key

Keegan-Michael Key

Actor · born 22 March 1971 · Southfield, Michigan, USA

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.

Where to start: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026).

As actor 62

TV shows 49

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Keegan-Michael Key movie?

By viewer score, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) at 8.2/10.

What are Keegan-Michael Key’s most popular movies?

Get Out, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Toy Story 4.

How many movies has Keegan-Michael Key made?

62 films on TMDB, 62 as actor.

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