Michael McKean

American actor and comedian (born 1947)
Person human Q1384181
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Michael McKean

Summary

Michael McKean is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on October 17, 1947[3]. He worked as a comedian[4], screenwriter[5], musician[6], writer[7], and character actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,067 views/month, #2,567 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael McKean was born in New York City[2].
  • Michael McKean was born on October 17, 1947[3].
  • Among Michael McKean's spouses was Annette O'Toole[10].
  • Michael McKean held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Michael McKean's native language[12].
  • Michael McKean worked as a comedian[4].
  • Michael McKean worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Michael McKean's professions included musician[6].
  • Michael McKean worked as a writer[7].
  • Michael McKean's professions included character actor[8].
  • Michael McKean's professions included television actor[13].
  • Michael McKean's education included a stint at Carnegie Mellon University[14].
  • Michael McKean was educated at North Shore High School[15].
  • Michael McKean received the Theatre World Award[16].
  • Michael McKean received the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media[17].
  • Michael McKean was a member of The Credibility Gap[18].
  • Michael McKean is recorded as male[19].
  • Michael McKean's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Michael McKean's Commons category is recorded as Michael McKean[21].
  • Michael McKean's family name is recorded as Q16876699[22].
  • Michael McKean's given name is recorded as Michael[23].
  • Michael McKean's official website is recorded as https://michaelmckean.com/[24].
  • Michael McKean's participant in is recorded as Q499767[25].
  • Michael McKean's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[26].
  • Michael McKean's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael McKean's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on October 17, 1947[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Carnegie Mellon University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1900[30], headquartered in Pittsburgh[31] and North Shore High School[15], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1957[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comedian[4], screenwriter[5], musician[6], writer[7], character actor[8], and television actor[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Theatre World Award[16], a theatre award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1945[37] and Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media[17], a class of award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1988[40].

Personal Life

Michael McKean was married to Annette O'Toole[10].

Why It Matters

Michael McKean ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,067 views/month, #2,567 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Michael McKean born?

Michael McKean was born in New York City[2].

Who was Michael McKean married to?

Michael McKean's spouses include Annette O'Toole[10].

What did Michael McKean do for work?

Michael McKean worked as comedian[4], screenwriter[5], musician[6], writer[7], and character actor[8].

Where did Michael McKean go to school?

Michael McKean was educated at Carnegie Mellon University[14] and North Shore High School[15].

What awards did Michael McKean receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[16] and Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media[17].

References

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  15. [16] . theatreworldawards.org. theatreworldawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . paramountpressexpress.com. Retrieved . paramountpressexpress.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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