Keegan-Michael Key is an American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter known for co-creating "Key & Peele" and starring in "Mad TV," "Playing House," and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" He earned a BFA from the University of Detroit Mercy and an MFA from Pennsylvania State University. Key has had supporting roles in films like "Pitch Perfect 2," "Don't Think Twice," "Dolemite Is My Name," and "The Lego Movie." A Christian, he has explored various religions. He was married to Cynthia Blaise and is now married to Elisa Pugliese. Key is active in philanthropy, supporting arts-focused organizations like the Young Storytellers Foundation.
Co-created and starred in Key & Peele (2012–2015).
Acted in Mad TV (2004–2009), Playing House (2014–2017).
Appeared in Friends from College (2017–2019), Reboot (2022).
Recurring role in Fargo (2014) and Parks and Recreation (2013–2015).
Starred in Schmigadoon! (2021–2023), musical comedy series.
Supporting roles in Horrible Bosses 2, Pitch Perfect 2, Don't Think Twice.
Voice roles in The Lego Movie, Hotel Transylvania series, The Angry Birds Movie.
Voiced characters in Toy Story 4, The Lion King, and Pinocchio.
Hosted The Planet's Funniest Animals and Game On!.
Co-founded Detroit Creativity Project, teaching improvisation to students.
Won Primetime Emmy Award for Key & Peele.
Nominated for ten Primetime Emmy Awards.
Won Peabody Award for Key & Peele.
Won American Comedy Award for Best Alternative Comedy Series.
Nominated for NAACP Image Awards for various categories.
Won Writers Guild of America Award for Comedy/Variety Series.
Nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Ensemble in Comedy Series.
Received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance.
Key's Broadway debut in Meteor Shower, 2017.
First MADtv cast member to host Saturday Night Live.
Engages in philanthropic efforts, including with Young Storytellers Foundation.
Participated in Epic Rap Battles of History as Gandhi and Michael Jordan.
Worked with Judd Apatow on a Universal Pictures film project.
Hosted online events to support COVID-19 relief efforts.
Active in the podcast "Historically Black" by American Public Media.
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