Adam McKay
Known for Directing · 21 credits
- Born
- 1968-04-17 (age 58)
- Place of birth
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Also known as
- آدام مککی
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 later co-wrote and co-produced numerous 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). McKay won an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Critics' Choice Award for adapting the screenplay of The Big Short. In 2019, McKay founded Hyperobject Industries, a production company.
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Known For
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Construction Worker / Bob (uncredited) / Frat Boy (uncredited) / Construction Worker / Man (uncredited) / Self / Taddli Audience Member (uncredited) / Scientist (uncredited) / Lab Technician (uncredited) / Self (uncredited) / Gun Salesman (voice) (uncredited) / Uncle Gabby (voice) (uncredited) / Various (uncredited) / Reporter (uncredited) / Shoplifter (uncredited) / Dognapper / Keith (uncredited)
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
as Self
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Step Brothers
2008
as Man without Glasses
The Other Guys
2010
as Dirty Mike
Directors on Directors
2021
as Self
TV Shows (6)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Construction Worker / Bob (uncredited) / Frat Boy (uncredited) / Construction Worker / Man (uncredited) / Self / Taddli Audience Member (uncredited) / Scientist (uncredited) / Lab Technician (uncredited) / Self (uncredited) / Gun Salesman (voice) (uncredited) / Uncle Gabby (voice) (uncredited) / Various (uncredited) / Reporter (uncredited) / Shoplifter (uncredited) / Dognapper / Keith (uncredited)
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
as Self
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Directors on Directors
2021
as Self
The History of Comedy
2017
as Self
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
2020
as Self
Movies (15)
Step Brothers
2008
as Man without Glasses
The Other Guys
2010
as Dirty Mike
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
as Custodian
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
as Terry Cheveaux
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
as Custodian
Hal
2019
as Self
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
2020
as Self
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
2015
as Self
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
2007
as Self
Good Cop, Baby Cop
2007
as Policeman
The Landlord
2007
as Friend
Green Team
2007
as Erin Gossamer
This Is Comedy
2014
as Himself
A.C. Green: Iron Virgin
2016
as Producer
Girl Missing
2007
as Detective "Sally" LaSalle
About Adam McKay
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 later co-wrote and co-produced numerous television series and films, with McKay himself co-producing their website, Fun… With 21 credits spanning from 1953 to 2021, Adam McKay has appeared in 15 films and 6 TV shows.
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Most Popular Adam McKay Movies
- Step Brothers (2008) — as Man without Glasses
- The Other Guys (2010) — as Dirty Mike
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) — as Custodian
- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) — as Terry Cheveaux
- Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004) — as Custodian
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