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Adam McKay

Adam McKay

American actor, comedian and director

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Founder of
Hyperobject Industries
Hyperobject Industries
Funny or Die
Funny or Die
Birthdate
April 17, 1968
Birthplace
Denver
Denver
Nationality
Creator of
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Hustlers HC
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Don't Look Up
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Tammy
Director of (Film)
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Don't Look Up
Don't Look Up
The Other Guys
The Other Guys
The Big Short (film)
The Big Short (film)
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Vice (2018 film)
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Educated at
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University
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Great Valley High School
Awards Received
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
BAFTA Award
BAFTA Award
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Central Ohio Film Critics Association
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Georgia Film Critics Association
Directors Guild of America Award
Directors Guild of America Award
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Detroit Film Critics Society Awards
African-American Film Critics Association
African-American Film Critics Association
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
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Occupation
Film director
Film director
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Television producer
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Director
Film producer
Film producer
Screenwriter
Screenwriter
Producer
Producer
Writer
Writer
Comedian
Comedian
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Birth Name
Adam McKay
Known for
Don't Look Up
Member of Board of Directors of
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Don't Look Up
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Anchorman (film series)
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Step Brothers
Notable Work
Ant-Man and The Wasp
Ant-Man and The Wasp
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
The Other Guys
The Other Guys
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
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Step Brothers
Get Hard
Get Hard
The Big Short (film)
The Big Short (film)
Official Name
Adam McKay
Relatives
Jeremy Piven
Jeremy Piven
Shira Piven
Shira Piven
Wikidata ID
Q350405
Overview

Adam McKay is a person known for his work as a director, producer, writer, comedian, screenwriter, film producer, television producer, and actor. He was born on April 17, 1968, in Denver and attended Pennsylvania State University and Great Valley High School .

McKay is the founder of Funny or Die and Hyperobject Industries. He directed notable films such as 'Don't Look Up', 'The Other Guys', 'The Big Short', 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues', and 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'. His notable works also include 'Get Hard', 'Step Brothers', 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby', 'Ant-Man and The Wasp', 'Vice', and 'Hustlers HC'.

Throughout his career, McKay has received various awards from organizations, including the African-American Film Critics Association, Chicago Film Critics Association Awards, Costume Designers Guild Awards, BAFTA Award, Central Ohio Film Critics Association, Georgia Film Critics Association, Primetime Emmy Award, and Writers Guild of America Award. He is related to actors Jeremy Piven and Shira Piven.

McKay has also been a member of the board of directors for projects like 'Don't Look Up', 'Anchorman (film series)', and 'Step Brothers'.

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