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