Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Comedian, Television producer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Southfield, Michigan, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Elle Key
Education
Pennsylvania State University, University of Detroit Mercy, Shrine Catholic High School
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier A -- 131,798 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 34
Year context
Born in 1971 -- Nixon ends gold standard (Bretton Woods collapses); Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 21 years (2005-2026)
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1
Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
52
Cultural Uplift
48
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Filmography (38)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Toad (voice)
Buddy
Film
Play Dirty
Ed Mackey
Dear Santa
Dr. Finkleman
Transformers One
B-127 (voice)
Migration
Delroy (voice)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Toad (voice)
Wonka
Chief of Police
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Frog Co-Worker / Bjornson the Cheesemonger (voice)
Pinocchio
'Honest' John (voice)
AWARDS (2)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
WON
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Primetime Emmy Awards
NOM
Biography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Keegan-Michael Key is 54 years old, born on .
Where was Keegan-Michael Key born?
Keegan-Michael Key was born in Southfield, Michigan, USA.
What movies or shows has Keegan-Michael Key been in?
Keegan-Michael Key has 38 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026), Buddy (2026), Play Dirty (2025), Dear Santa (2024), Transformers One (2024).
What is Keegan-Michael Key known for?
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