Biography
Michael McKean is an actor, comedian, screenwriter, composer, singer, and musician best known for his work in films and television, including in Laverne & Shirley, This Is Spinal Tap, and Better Call Saul.
Age
He is 76 years old as of 17 October 2023. He was born in 1947 in New York, New York, United States. His real name is Michael John McKean.
Family – Education
He grew up on Long Island in Sea Cliff, New York, as the son of Ruth Stewart McKean, a librarian, and Gilbert S. McKean, one of the founders of Decca Records. McKean is of Irish, English, Scottish, and German and Dutch ancestry. He graduated from North Shore High School in 1965. In early 1967, he was briefly a member of the New York City “baroque pop” band the Left Banke, appearing on the record “Ivy, Ivy” (B-side: “And Suddenly”).
Wife – Children
In 1970, McKean wed Susan Russell, and the two of them produced two sons: Fletcher and Colin. He wed Annette O’Toole in 1999; she has two children from a previous marriage as well. In2012, McKean’s son Colin passed away.
Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $12 million.
Rugrats
In the Rugrats revival, he plays Lou Pickles (1991), taking over for the late Joe Alaskey. Drew and Stu Pickles’ father, Louis Kalhern “Grandpa Lou” Pickles, is also Tommy, Dil, and Angelica’s paternal grandfather. He is a compassionate grandfather who enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and their friends.
Tommy, Dil, and Angelica’s paternal grandfather, Grandpa Lou Pickles, is a charismatic, loving, and caring grandfather who also happens to be a cantankerous old geezer. He resides in a retirement home with his new wife Lulu, although he frequently serves as a convenient babysitter for the babies when Stu and Didi are not around. Grandpa is indulgent with the children. As a result, he is almost more like a “Rugrat” than an adult, serving as a link between the worlds of children and adults. As much as the Rugrats adore Grandpa, they will never pass up an opportunity to slip away on an adventure during one of his lengthy sleeps or fascinating television marathons. – Rugrats Description by Klasky Csupo.
Grandpa Lou Pickles is still alive and active! Not only that, but he drives the school bus that transports Tommy and his friends to school each day. Grandpa Lou’s hearing may not be what it once was, and he may be slower and more wrinkled, but he is still active and vibrant for a senior his age.
Laverne & Shirley
He appeared as Squiggy’s friend, onard “Lenny” Kosnowski, on Laverne & Shirley. Lenny is a delightful goof who bothers Laverne and Shirley, along with his closest buddy and roommate Andrew “Squiggy” Squigmann, both of whom reside upstairs from Laverne and Shirley’s lower-level flat. Lenny works as a truck driver for the Shotz brewery. While Lenny is not certain, he believes his surname (Kosnowski) is Polish for “Help, there’s a hog in my kitchen”.
He had a difficult life after his mother abandoned him on his fifth birthday. Lenny is Polish and ranks 89th in line to the Polish throne. In school, Lenny met his lifelong best buddy, Andrew Squigmond, or Squiggy as we all call him. He also grew up alongside Laverne, Shirley, and Carmine Ragusa. Lenny and Squiggy acquired jobs as truck drivers for Shotz Brewery. Lenny stayed with his brother-in-law until Squiggy needed a roommate and the two moved into the apartment complex, which also housed friends Laverne and Shirley. Lenny and Squiggy also had a musical group named “Lenny & the Squigtones” that performed a classic tune called “Night after Night.” When pals Laverne and Shirley needed transportation to California, Lenny and Squiggy transported them across the nation.
They liked California so much that they decided to stay there and start their own talent agency, “Squignowski Talent Agency.” Lenny dated a variety of women, but it appeared that his heart was always with his best girlfriend, Laverne. After all, he was “The Lone Wolf.” But, in the end, Lenny and Squiggy were always funny and best friends.
Movies
♦ 2022 – Jerry & Marge Go Large
♦ 2022 – Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
♦ 2021 – Playing God
♦ 2021 – My Little Pony: A New Generation
♦ 2020 – Pink Skies Ahead
♦ 2015 – The Meddler
♦ 2014 – Sesame Street: Learning Rocks
♦ 2013 – 10 Rules for Sleeping Around
♦ 2012 – The Words
♦ 2012 – Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
♦ 2010 – Pure Country 2: The Gift
♦ 2009 – Whatever Works
♦ 2008 – Adventures of Power
♦ 2007 – Joshua
♦ 2007 – The Grand
♦ 2006 – Relative Strangers
♦ 2006 – For Your Consideration
♦ 2005 – The Producers
TV Shows
♦ 2023 – The Diplomat
♦ 2023 – Dead Ringers
♦ 2022 – Billions
♦ 2021–present – Rugrats
♦ 2020–2022 – Grace and Frankie
♦ 2020 – Breeders
♦ 2020 – At Home with Amy Sedaris
♦ 2020 – Helpsters
♦ 2019 – Veep
♦ 2019 – Good Omens
♦ 2019 – Delilah
♦ 2018 – The Good Place
♦ 2017 – Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
♦ 2016–2018 – Goldie & Bear
♦ 2015–2019 – Food: Fact or Fiction?
♦ 2015–2018; 2022 – Better Call Saul
♦ 2015–2016 – Drunk History