Kate Mckinnon Biography
Kate McKinnon is an American comedian, actress, and writer best known for her Saturday Night Live character work and comedy sketches (SNL). She is also known for her roles in films and television shows such as Balls Out and Office Christmas Party (2016).
Kate Mckinnon Age
McKinnon is 38 years old as of January 2022. She was born kate McKinnon Berthold on January 6, 1984, in Sea Cliff, New York City, United States.
Kate Mckinnon Education
McKinnon attended the North Shore High School in Glen Head New York. Later, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre from Columbia University in 2006.
Kate Mckinnon Height – Weight
Kate stands at an average height of 5 feet 3 inches, She weighs 50 kilograms.
Kate Mckinnon Parents – Sister
Mckinnon was born and raised by her loving and caring parents in the Long Island town of Sea Cliff, New York City. Laura Campbell (mother) and Michael Berthold (father) raised her (father). Her mother worked as a parent educator, and her father is an architect. Emily Lynne is her younger sister. They worked together on a project called Heads Will Roll.
Kate Mckinnon Wife – Husband
Mckinnon is gay man. She thanked fellow comedian and TV host Ellen DeGeneres for making it less frightening to come out to the world as a lesbian. Kate dated Jackie Abbott for a short time before they broke up.
Kate Mckinnon SNL
Kate officially joined SNL in April 2012 as a featured player. Later, she was promoted to repertory status in season 9 in 2013. Her work then earned an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In 2014, she won the American comedy award for Best Supporting Actress TV for her work on SNL.
Kate Mckinnon Career
Kate began her comedy career in 2007. She performed in a play at New York’s ‘Upright Citizens Brigade Theater.’ Her television debut came a few months later, when she appeared in the comedy show ‘The Big Gay Sketch Show,’ playing a variety of roles. Kate appeared in three seasons of the show. The show addressed sensitive homosexuality issues with a touch of sarcasm and comedy. Kate could relate to the show, which helped her portray her characters well. Meanwhile, she continued to appear in comedy stage plays and theater sketches.
Kate won millions of hearts with her super hit comedy show ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 2012. Kate’s status as a comedian was elevated by the show, as was her bold personality. She talked about her sexuality on the show and was praised for her bravery. In the 41st season, she appeared alongside 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Hillary made an appearance in an episode in which Kate imitated her. Kate also expressed her admiration for Hillary and stated that she would like Hillary to be the next president. Kate is the first homosexual female artist to have long been associated with the show.
Kate went on to play one of the most well-known characters in the comedy fantasy film ‘Ghostbusters: Answer the Call.’ Kate also provided a brief cameo in the 24th season of the long-running show ‘The Simpsons.’ Kate worked as a voice-over artist for the animated series ‘Nature Cat’ from 2015 to 2016. Kate co-hosted the 31st ‘Independent Spirit Awards’ with Pakistani stand-up comedian Kumail Nanjiani. She appeared in the 2018 film ‘The Spy Who Dumped Me.’ In the film, she co-starred with Mila Kunis in the lead role of ‘Morgan.’ The same year, she appeared as ‘Glass Half Full Kate’ in Stephanie Laing’s romantic comedy-drama film ‘Irreplaceable You.’
Kate Mckinnon Net Worth
McKinnon has an estimated net worth of around $9 Million.
Kate Mckinnon Movies And Tv Shows
- 2010 Mr. Ross
- 2011 Elizabeth Taylor’s Video Will
- 2012 My Best Day
- 2014 Life Partners
- 2015 Giant Sloth
- 2016 The Angry Birds Movie
- 2017 Rough Night
- 2019 Yesterday
- 2020 The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids in Space
- 2022 DC League of Super-Pets
- 2007–2010 The Big Gay Sketch Show
- 2008 Mayne Street
- 2010 We Have to Stop Now
- 2010 Concierge: The Series
- 2010 Vag Magazine
- 2010–2011 Robotomy
- 2010–2016 The Venture Bros.
- 2011 The Back Room Susan Boyle
- 2011 The 40-Year-Old 20-Year-Old
- 2012–present Saturday Night Live
- 2012 Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday
- 2013 Toy Story of Terror!