Adam McKay
Directing
37
Acting Credits
18
Directed
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, w...
Known For
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live
Construction Worker / Bob (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Frat Boy (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Construction Worker / Man (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Self / Taddli Audience Member (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Audience Member (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Scientist (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
Lab Technician (uncredited)
Filmography
Directors on Directors
2021
as Self
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
2020
as Self
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
2020
as Self
Hal
2019
as Self
The History of Comedy
2017
as Self
A.C. Green: Iron Virgin
2016
as Producer
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
2015
as Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
as Self
This Is Comedy
2014
as Himself
Late Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
The Other Guys
2010
as Dirty Mike
Step Brothers
2008
as Man without Glasses
The Landlord
2007
as Friend
Good Cop, Baby Cop
2007
as Policeman
Green Team
2007
as Erin Gossamer
Girl Missing
2007
as Detective "Sally" LaSalle
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
2007
as Self
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
as Terry Cheveaux
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
as Custodian
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
as Custodian
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
1999
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Construction Worker / Bob (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Frat Boy (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Construction Worker / Man (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self / Taddli Audience Member (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Audience Member (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Scientist (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Lab Technician (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Gun Salesman (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Uncle Gabby (voice) (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Various (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Reporter (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Shoplifter (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Dognapper
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Keith (uncredited)
The Oscars
1953
as Self