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My Take
Keegan-Michael Key is, to me, proof that great comedy is rigorous acting in disguise. The sketches he built with Jordan Peele earned an Emmy because every absurd character was anchored in real technique, the kind you get from actually studying theater, as he did at the University of Detroit Mercy. What I enjoy most now is his voice work: Toy Story 4, The Lion King, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Wonka. Strip away his face and the precision still lands, which is the surest test of a performer. He makes difficult timing look effortless, and that always wins my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Name (Japanese)
- キーガン＝マイケル・キー
- Reading
- きーがん＝まいける・きー
- Born
- March 22, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- Southfield, Michigan, United States
- Occupation
- comedian / screenwriter / television actor / voice actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Shrine Catholic High School
- University
- University of Detroit Mercy
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Toy Story 4 | — | |
| Notable work | The Lion King | — | |
| Notable work | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | — | |
| Notable work | Wonka | — | |
| Notable work | Transformers One | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Keegan-Michael Key born?
Born March 22, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Keegan-Michael Key from?
Keegan-Michael Key is from Southfield, Michigan, United States.
What does Keegan-Michael Key do?
Keegan-Michael Key works as comedian, screenwriter, television actor, voice actor, film actor.
What is Keegan-Michael Key known for?
Notable works include Toy Story 4, The Lion King, The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.