Michael McKean

**Michael John McKean** was born on October 17, 1947, in New York City at Manhattan Women's Hospital. With a career spanning decades, he has become a recognized figure in the American film, television, and theater industry, acclaimed for his work as an actor, comedian, screenwriter, composer, singer, and musician. Over the course of his career, he has received an array of prestigious accolades, including a Grammy Award and nominations for awards like the Academy Award and Primetime Emmy. McKean started his career with the ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley, going on to have a diverse career that includes films like Used Cars, Clue, The Big Picture and collaborations with Christopher Guest. His songwriting prowess won him a Grammy for the song "A Mighty Wind" and he was Primetime Emmy nominated for his role as Chuck McGill on the AMC series _Better Call Saul_. His journey from his early career beginnings in Pittsburgh to the peak of Hollywood and Broadway is marked by several prominent roles and collaborations with major artists. His film roles, TV shows, musical performances, and Broadway plays have consistently demonstrated his compelling talent and versatile capabilities. He was the oldest person to ever join the cast of Saturday Night Live at the time, voiced various characters in children's TV shows and films, and has appeared on many popular TV series including _Curb Your Enthusiasm_, _Veep_, _Grace and Frankie_, and _Star Trek: Voyager_ among many others. His work extends to stage performances, having debuted on Broadway as Edna Turnblad in the musical _Hairspray_. He has also made significant contributions in the field of music, having released an album and co-written Grammy winning songs.