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Adam McKay: American filmmaker (born 1968).
Born (age 57).
Adam McKay has 17 credits in our database.
The name Adam means hebrew for "The ground or earth".
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Filmography (17)
Biography
Adam McKay (born April 17, 1968) is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. McKay began his career as a head writer for the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1995 to 2001. After leaving SNL, McKay collaborated with comedian Will Ferrell on his comedy films Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and The Other Guys (2010). Ferrell and McKay co-wrote and co-produced many television series and films, with McKay himself co-producing their website Funny or Die through their company, Gary Sanchez Productions. Aside from working with Ferrell, McKay wrote and directed the satirical films The Big Short (2015), Vice (2018), and Don't Look Up (2021).
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How old is Adam McKay?
Adam McKay is 57 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Adam McKay been in?
Adam McKay has 17 credits in our database. Notable titles include Shiver (2026), Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022), Fresh (2022), The Menu (2022), Vice (2018).
Where can I find more information about Adam McKay?
You can find more about Adam McKay on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
