Date of Birth: January 6, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Kate McKinnon is an American actress, comedian, and writer best known for her work on the sketch comedy series “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). Born as Kathryn McKinnon Berthold, she has garnered acclaim for her incredible versatility, remarkable impressions, and unique comedic style. McKinnon was born and raised in Sea Cliff, New York, and developed an early interest in performing arts. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in theater. McKinnon’s career took off when she joined the cast of SNL in 2012, where she became known for her impersonations of public figures such as Hillary Clinton, Justin Bieber, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her talent earned her multiple Emmy Awards and nominations. In addition to her work on SNL, McKinnon has appeared in a variety of films including “Ghostbusters” (2016), “The Spy Who Dumped Me” (2018), and “Bombshell” (2019). She has also lent her voice to animated films such as “Finding Dory” (2016) and “The Angry Birds Movie” (2016).
5 Interesting Facts about Kate McKinnon
1. Kate McKinnon is the first openly lesbian cast member of SNL.
2. She plays the guitar, cello, and piano, showing her diverse artistic talent.
3. McKinnon co-created and starred in the web series “Notary Publix” with her sister, Emily Lynne.
4. She has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on SNL.
5. McKinnon was a member of the comedy group “The Big Gay Sketch Show” before joining SNL.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kate McKinnon
1. “It’s always fun to play the bad guy because you get more to do.”
2. “I always gravitate towards characters that are so different from myself that I have to transform.”
3. “Comedy is a way to say something serious in a way that makes people listen.”
4. “I think comedy is a great way to get people to think about things.”
5. “I love doing impressions and I love playing characters.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Kate McKinnon’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Kate McKinnon does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Kate McKinnon – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0571952/
2. [Kate McKinnon – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_McKinnon
3. [Kate McKinnon – SNL Bio](https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/cast/kate-mckinnon-15076
4. [Kate McKinnon Wins Emmy](https://www.emmys.com/bios/kate-mckinnon
