7.1
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Directing
Adam McKay
- Born
- (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Credits
- 120 titles
Biography
Adam McKay (born April 17, 1968) is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. McKay began his career as a head writer for the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1995 to 2001. After leaving SNL, McKay collaborated with comedian Will Ferrell on his comedy films Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and The Other Guys (2010). Ferrell and McKay later co-wrote and co-produced numerous television series and films, with McKay himself co-producing their website, Funny or Die, through their company, Gary Sanchez Productions.
Aside from working with Ferrell, McKay wrote and directed the satirical films The Big Short (2015), Vice (2018), and Don't Look Up (2021). McKay won an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Critics' Choice Award for adapting the screenplay of The Big Short. In 2019, McKay founded Hyperobject Industries, a production company.
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Signature work
Known For
7.1
Movie
7.4
Movie
The Big Short
7.1
Movie
Don't Look Up
6.1
Movie
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
7.2
Movie
The Menu
6.2
Movie
The Dictator
6.7
Movie
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
6.3
Movie
The Other Guys
7.0
Movie
Vice
6.6
Movie
Step Brothers
6.3
Movie
Daddy's Home
6.5
Movie
Hustlers
6.0
Movie
Get Hard
7.0
Movie
Booksmart
6.1
Movie
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
6.3
Movie
Daddy's Home 2
6.0
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Grimsby
6.4
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Acting credits 24
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Film | |
| 2021 | Directors on Directors TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2020 | For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close Film | Self |
| 2020 | Bottomless Brunch at Colman's TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Hal Film | Self |
| 2017 | The History of Comedy TV | Self (14 ep) |
| 2016 | A.C. Green: Iron Virgin Film | Producer |
| 2015 | Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon Film | Self |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2014 | This Is Comedy Film | Himself |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2010 | The Other Guys Film | Dirty Mike |
| 2008 | Step Brothers Film | Man without Glasses |
| 2007 | Green Team Film | Erin Gossamer |
| 2007 | Good Cop, Baby Cop Film | Policeman |
| 2007 | Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation Film | Self |
| 2007 | The Landlord Film | Friend |
| 2007 | Girl Missing Film | Detective "Sally" LaSalle |
| 2006 | Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Film | Terry Cheveaux |
| 2004 | Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Film | Custodian |
| 2004 | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Film | Custodian |
| 1999 | Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special Film | Self |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Construction Worker / Bob (uncredited), Frat Boy (uncredited), Construction Worker / Man (uncredited), Self / Taddli Audience Member (uncredited), Scientist (uncredited), Lab Technician (uncredited), Self (uncredited), Gun Salesman (voice) (uncredited), Uncle Gabby (voice) (uncredited), Various (uncredited), Reporter (uncredited), Shoplifter (uncredited), Dognapper, Keith (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self (1 ep) |
Crew credits 107
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Breeders Film | Producer, Writer |
| TBA | J6 Film | Producer |
| TBA | Plus One Film | Producer |
| TBA | The Freshening Film | Producer |
| TBA | Flesh of the Gods Film | Producer |
| TBA | Monsanto Film | Producer |
| TBA | First Ladies Film | Producer |
| TBA | Will Film | Producer |
| TBA | Five Film | Producer |
| TBA | Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Film | Producer |
| TBA | Untitled Adam McKay/Michael Shanks Mystery Sci-Fi Comedy Film | Director, Producer |
| TBA | The Parlay Film | Producer |
| TBA | Seeker Film | Producer |
| TBA | Kings of America TV | Executive Producer, Director (1 ep) |
| 2026 | Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story Film | Executive Producer |
| 2026 | Thrash Film | Producer |
| 2026 | Stormbound Film | Producer |
| 2026 | Just Look Up Film | Executive Producer |
| 2025 | Trade Secret Film | Producer |
| 2025 | The Chair Company TV | Executive Producer (8 ep) |
| 2025 | All the Empty Rooms Film | Executive Producer |
| 2025 | Asog Film | Executive Producer |
| 2025 | You Need This Film | Producer |
| 2024 | Union Film | Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery Film | Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Men of War Film | Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Pistachio Wars Film | Executive Producer |
| 2024 | Wild Wild Space Film | Producer |
| 2023 | Daniel Film | Producer |
| 2023 | Cobell Energy TV | Executive Producer (17 ep) |
| 2023 | BS High Film | Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Wild Summon Film | Executive Producer |
| 2023 | The Holly Film | Executive Producer |
| 2023 | A Lien Film | Executive Producer |
| 2022 | The Menu Film | Producer |
| 2022 | God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty Film | Executive Producer |
| 2022 | The Invisible Pilot TV | Executive Producer (3 ep) |
| 2022 | Game Theory with Bomani Jones TV | Executive Producer (16 ep) |
| 2022 | Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty TV | Director, Executive Producer (1 ep) |
| 2022 | Fresh Film | Producer |
| 2021 | Don't Look Up Film | Story, Screenplay, Director, Producer |
| 2021 | Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar Film | Producer |
| 2021 | Q: Into the Storm TV | Executive Producer (6 ep) |
| 2021 | The Oxy Kingpins Film | Executive Producer |
| 2021 | Painting With John TV | Executive Producer (18 ep) |
| 2020 | 537 Votes Film | Executive Producer |
| 2020 | Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Film | Executive Producer |
| 2020 | Jonathan Scott’s Power Trip Film | Executive Producer |
| 2020 | Motherland: Fort Salem TV | Executive Producer (10 ep) |
| 2019 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" Film | Executive Producer |
| 2019 | Hustlers Film | Producer |
| 2019 | Booksmart Film | Executive Producer |
| 2019 | Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" Film | Executive Producer |
| 2019 | Newscasters Film | Thanks |
| 2019 | Dead to Me TV | Executive Producer (30 ep) |
| 2018 | Vice Film | Writer, Director, Producer |
| 2018 | Holmes & Watson Film | Producer |
| 2018 | Succession TV | Executive Producer, Director (39 ep) |
| 2018 | Ibiza Film | Producer |
| 2018 | Oh Lucy! Film | Executive Producer |