Adam McKay

Adam McKay

57 · Born: Apr 17, 1968

Known For

The Big ShortThe Big Short
Don't Look UpDon't Look Up
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
The Other GuysThe Other Guys

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornApr 17, 1968 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
  • Sarah Imperato

Biography

Adam McKay, a multifaceted individual, entered the world on April 17, 1968. This talented American screenwriter, director, comedian, and actor has forged a successful partnership with the renowned Will Ferrell, co-authoring notable films such as Anchorman, Talladega Nights, and The Other Guys.

Ferrell and McKay's creative collaboration extends beyond the silver screen, as they also co-founded the popular comedy website Funny or Die through their production company, Gary Sanchez Productions.

Personal life is an essential aspect of McKay's story, and he has been married to the lovely Shira Piven since 1999. Together, they have been blessed with two children, bringing joy and fulfillment to their lives.

Career

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2010
The Other Guys
The Other Guys as Dirty Mike
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2008
Step Brothers
Step Brothers as Man without Glasses
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2007
The Landlord
The Landlord as Friend
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Green Team
Green Team as Erin Gossamer
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Good Cop, Baby Cop
Good Cop, Baby Cop as Policeman
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2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby as Terry Cheveaux
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2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy as Custodian
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy as Custodian
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2020
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
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2019
Hal
Hal
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2017
The History of Comedy
The History of Comedy
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2015
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
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2014
This Is Comedy
This Is Comedy
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2015
Ant-Man
Ant-Man as Screenplay
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Get Hard
Get Hard as Story
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Daddy's Home
Daddy's Home as Screenplay
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2012
The Campaign
The Campaign as Story
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2010
Presidential Reunion
Presidential Reunion as Writer
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2021
Don't Look Up
Don't Look Up as Director, Story, Screenplay
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2018
Vice
Vice as Director, Writer
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2015
The Big Short
The Big Short as Director, Screenplay
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2013
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues as Director, Screenplay
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2010
The Other Guys
The Other Guys as Director, Writer
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2008
Step Brothers
Step Brothers as Director, Screenplay, Story
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2007
The Landlord
The Landlord as Director, Writer
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Green Team
Green Team as Director, Writer
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Good Cop, Baby Cop
Good Cop, Baby Cop as Director, Writer
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2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby as Director, Writer
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2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy as Director, Writer
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Wake Up, Ron Burgundy
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy as Director, Writer
{"id":6599,"title":"Funny or Die Presents...","year":"2010","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/funny-or-die-presents","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_6599.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_6599.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Funny or Die Presents...
Funny or Die Presents... as Creator
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Big Lake
Big Lake as Creator