Adam McKay
Known for exceptional directing in global cinema.
Profession
Directing
Birthday
17 Apr 1968
Age
58 Years
Born In
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Total Projects
32
Years Active
68 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.6 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Filmography
tv
Directors on Directors
Directors on Directors
as Self
movie
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
as Self
tv
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
as Self
movie
Hal
Hal
as Self
tv
The History of Comedy
The History of Comedy
as Self
movie
A.C. Green: Iron Virgin
A.C. Green: Iron Virgin
as Producer
movie
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
as Self
tv
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self
movie
This Is Comedy
This Is Comedy
as Himself
movie
The Other Guys
The Other Guys
as Dirty Mike
movie
Step Brothers
Step Brothers
as Man without Glasses
movie
Green Team
Green Team
as Erin Gossamer
movie
Good Cop, Baby Cop
Good Cop, Baby Cop
as Policeman
movie
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
as Self
movie
The Landlord
The Landlord
as Friend
movie
Girl Missing
Girl Missing
as Detective "Sally" LaSalle
movie
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
as Terry Cheveaux
movie
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Custodian
movie
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Custodian
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Construction Worker / Bob (uncredited)
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Frat Boy (uncredited)
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Construction Worker / Man (uncredited)
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self / Taddli Audience Member (uncredited)
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Audience Member (uncredited)
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Scientist (uncredited)
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Lab Technician (uncredited)
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Gun Salesman (voice) (uncredited)
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Uncle Gabby (voice) (uncredited)
tv
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Various (uncredited)
tv
The Oscars
The Oscars
as Self