Michael McKean

  • Name: Michael McKean
  • Date of Birth: October 17, 1947
  • Place of Birth: New York, New York, USA
Mini-bio: MICHAEL McKEAN is an American actor, comedian, writer, composer, musician, and director. Some of his notable roles include heavy metal musician David St. Hubbins in the film classic THIS IS SPINAL TAP...( read more)," Leonard "Lenny" Kosnowski on the hit TV series "Laverne and Shirley," and as a member of the "Saturday Night Live troupe. He has appeared frequently in his SPINAL TAP co-star Christopher Guest’s movies, including THE BIG PICTURE, BEST IN SHOW, FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, and A MIGHTY WIND. For the latter film, he co-wrote the songs "A Mighty Wind" (Grammy winner), and "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" with his wife actress Annette O’Toole, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.

Among McKean’s numerous film credits are THE PRODUCERS, AUTO FOCUS, THE GURU, LITTLE NICKY, TEACHING MRS. TINGLE, MYSTERY, ALASKA, TRUE CRIME, THE BRADY BUNCH, RADIOLAND MURDERS, MEMOIRS OF AN INVISIBLE MAN, PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES, and USED CARS. His TV appearances include "The Simpsons," "Law & Order," "Family Guy," "The X-Files," "Primetime Glick," "Smallville," and "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman." McKean’s stage credits include "Hairspray," "The Pajama Gama," "The Homecoming," and recently, "Superior Donuts." McKean is about to embark on a 30-city U.S. concert tour, "Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean & Harry Shearer."
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  • hugh45
    hugh45
    Be sure to check out Michael in THE HOMECOMING on Broadway. He is AMAZING! I met him after the show and he is just as sweet as you would expect him to be. www.thehomecomingonbroadway.com
    posted 699 days ago
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    STONEHENGE!!!!RIGHT ON!!
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