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