Keegan-Michael Key is an American actor and comedian who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1999. He is best known for his sketch comedy TV series ‘Key & Peele,’ for which he is also the co-creator and co-star. His other notable acting credits include ‘Pitch Perfect 2,’ ‘Fargo,’ ‘The Angry Birds Movie,’ ‘The Lion King,’ and many more. Similarly, he and his partner Peele produced the action comedy film ‘Keanu.’ Aside from film and TV series, he has also appeared in the music video ‘White and Nerdy.’ Key has also hosted many shows, one of which is the science show game ‘Brain Games.’
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Keegan-Michael Key |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian |
| Birth Date | March 22, 1971 |
| Birth Place | Southfield, Michigan, United States |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Parents | Father: Leroy McDuffie Mother: Carrie Herr |
| Adoptive Parents | Father: Michael Key Mother: Patricia Walsh |
| Wife | Cynthia Blaise (divorced) Elisa Pugliese |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Height | 6 feet and 1 inch (1.85cm/185m) |
| Weight | 72kg (159lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Style | Bald |
Keegan-Michael Key Biography
Keegan-Michael Key was born in Southfield, Michigan, on March 22, 1971. Leroy McDuffie is his father, and Carrie Herr is his mother. He was adopted by Michael Key and Patricia Walsh, two social workers from Detroit. From his biological father, he also has two half-brothers. He is 53 years old and has an Aries horoscope.
Keegan-Michael Key Height, Weight
Keegan-Michael Key is of American descent, and his ethnicity is mixed (black and white). He is Christian and of African-American, Polish, and Belgian Flemish descent. He has a bald hairstyle and a pair of dark brown eyes. Furthermore, he has an athletic body type. He stands 6 feet 1 inch (1.85cm/185m) tall and weighs approximately 72kg (159lbs).
Keegan-Michael Key Education
Keegan-Michael Key graduated from Shrine Catholic High School. Later, he enrolled at the University of Detroit Mercy, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.
Who Is Keegan-Michael Key Dating?
Keegan-Michael Key has had two marriages. He married actress Cynthia Blaise in 1998, but the couple divorced in 2017. On June 8, 2018, he married producer and director Elisa Pugliese.
Carer
Keegan-Michael Key made her television debut in 1999 with ‘Get the Hell Out of Hamton.’ He then made notable films in 2003, including ‘Uncle Nino,’ ‘And Mr. 3000,’ ‘Role Models,’ ‘Due Date,’ and a slew of others. Meanwhile, he worked on short films like ‘Sucker For Shelley and ‘Welcome to the Jungle Gym.’ Similarly, he appeared in two films in 2011, ‘Just Go With It’ and ‘Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star.’ He has also voiced various characters in films such as ‘The Lego Movies,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania 2,’ ‘The Angry Birds Movie,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation,’ ‘Toy Story 4’ and ‘The Lion King.’
Keegan-Michael Key made his television debut in 2001 with ‘ER.’ Four years later, he appeared on TV in ‘I’m With Her as Orderly and in ‘Mad TV’ in various roles. He then hosted 30 episodes of ‘The Planet’s Funniest Animals’ from 2005 to 2008. Meanwhile, he worked on television films such as ‘Frangela,’ ‘Chocolate News,’ and ‘Reno 911!’ From 2009 to 2010, he played Curtis in 17 episodes of ‘Gary Unmarried.’
Keegan-Michael Key Net Worth
Key is a well-known and well-liked actor and comedian who has won the hearts of many audiences. He has also amassed a sizable fortune and lives a lavish lifestyle. His net worth is $12 million as of February 2024.
