Quick Facts
Born:
1968-04-17
Birthplace:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
29 Total Roles
Adam McKay
Directing
The MovieWise Take
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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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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
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Custodian
The Other Guys
Dirty Mike
Step Brothers
Man without Glasses
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Terry Cheveaux
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Construction Worker / Bob (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Frat Boy (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Construction Worker / Man (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Directors on Directors TV | Self |
| 2020 | For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Bottomless Brunch at Colman's TV | Self |
| 2019 | Hal MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | The History of Comedy TV | Self |
| 2016 | A.C. Green: Iron Virgin MOVIE | Producer |
| 2015 | Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self |
| 2014 | This Is Comedy MOVIE | Himself |
| 2010 | The Other Guys MOVIE | Dirty Mike |