Michael McKean
#1834▲263ActorDirectorWriter
- Born
- October 17, 1947
- Awards
- 11 wins, 38 nominations
McKean was born in New York City at Manhattan Women's Hospital, now part of the Mt. Sinai St. Luke's complex on Amsterdam Avenue. He is the son of Ruth Stewart McKean, a librarian, and Gilbert S. McKean, one of the founders of Decca Records, and was raised in Sea Cliff, New York, on Long Island.…
Biography
Director
 Tracey Takes On...(1996) |
 Dream On(1990) |
 Morton & Hayes(1991) |
| The Rich Hall Show(1987) |
 Laverne & Shirley(1976) |
Writer
 Spinal Tap II: The End Continues(2025) |
 The Huntress(2000) |
 A Spinal Tap Reunion(1992) |
 Spinal Tap: Break Like the Wind - The Videos(1992) |
| Morton & Hayes(1991) |
Actor
 In Memoriam(2026) |
 The Diplomat(2023)as President William Rayburn |
 Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend(2018)as David St. Hubbins |
| Spinal Tap II: The End Continues(2025)as David St. Hubbins |
 Springleaf(2023)as Chief Rittenberger |
Producer
| Spinal Tap II: The End Continues(2025) |
| Uncomfortably Close with Michael McKean(1999) |
| A Spinal Tap Reunion(1992) |
Composer
| Uncomfortably Close with Michael McKean(1999) |
 Waiting for Guffman(1996) |
| A Spinal Tap Reunion(1992) |
| Spinal Tap: Break Like the Wind - The Videos(1992) |
 This Is Spinal Tap(1984) |
Music Department
| Waiting for Guffman(1996) |
| A Spinal Tap Reunion(1992) |
| Spinal Tap: Break Like the Wind - The Videos(1992) |
| Morton & Hayes(1991) |
 Saturday Night Live(1975) |
Additional Crew
 Food: Fact or Fiction?(2015) |
 Almost Heroes(1998) |
| Laverne & Shirley(1976) |
Thanks
 Bad Music Video Theatre(2020) |
 Mr. Show with Bob and David: Fantastic Newness(1996) |
 The Hear 'n Aid Sessions(1986) |
 Cinemax Comedy Experiment(1985) |
 Tunnel Vision(1976) |
Soundtrack
 Morning Joe(2007) |
| Spinal Tap II: The End Continues(2025) |
| The GGR Networks Specials(2017) |
 The Doctor J & Dangerous Dave Dog & Pony Show(2010) |
 Better Call Saul(2015) |
Self
| Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale(2026) |
 The Oscars(2026)as Self - Rob Reiner Tribute |
 60 Minutes(1968)as Self |
 ABC News Breakfast(2008)as Self - Actor, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues |
 IMDb Originals(2015)as David St. Hubbins |
Archive Footage
| The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy: ABC News Special(2025)as Self |
| ABC News Breakfast(2008)as Self - Actor, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, Self - Actor "This is Spinal Tap" |
 Entertainment Tonight(1981)as Self |
 Minty Comedic Arts(2015)as Self |
 Norman's Rare Guitars Documentary(2024)as Self - Actor, Musician, This is Spinal Tap |
Archive Sound
| Saturday Night Live(1975)as Perspecitves Announcer |
Known for
Photos 279
Credit Score: Michael McKean
| # | Name | Score | Year | Win | Nom | Known | ★ | Wins | Noms | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Better Call Saul | 375.00 | 2015 | • | • | 9.0 | 0 | 53 | 833468 | |
| 2 | A Mighty Wind | 24.38 | 2003 | • | • | 7.2 | 0 | 1 | 32053 | |
| 3 | Planes, Trains & Automobiles | 6.50 | 1987 | • | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 180721 | ||
| 4 | This Is Spinal Tap | 6.50 | 1984 | • | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 161217 | ||
| 5 | Best in Show | 3.75 | 2000 | • | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 75515 | ||
| 6 | Clue | 3.75 | 1985 | • | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 122715 | ||
| 7 | Short Circuit 2 | 3.09 | 1988 | • | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 28311 | ||
| 8 | Weird: The Al Yankovic Story | 3.00 | 2022 | 6.8 | 2 | 8 | 48792 | |||
| 9 | Dinosaurs | 3.00 | 1991 | 7.5 | 1 | 2 | 23944 | |||
| 10 | Small Soldiers | 2.50 | 1998 | • | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 111759 |