Date of Birth: June 26, 1959
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Mark McKinney is a Canadian comedian and actor best known for his work with the sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, McKinney has had a prolific career in comedy, both in Canada and internationally. He began his career in the mid-1980s and quickly rose to fame with The Kids in the Hall, which aired on Canadian television from 1988 to 1995 and later became a cult classic. The group was known for its unique and often surreal brand of humor, with McKinney playing a wide range of eccentric characters. After The Kids in the Hall, McKinney joined the cast of Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1997, where he continued to showcase his comedic talents. He later appeared in various television shows and films, including the critically acclaimed series Slings & Arrows and the hit NBC comedy Superstore, where he played the role of Glenn Sturgis.
5 Interesting Facts about Mark McKinney
1. Mark McKinney is fluent in both English and French, having grown up in a bilingual household.
2. He co-created and starred in the Canadian comedy series “Death Comes to Town” with other members of The Kids in the Hall.
3. McKinney has won several awards for his work, including a Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series.
4. He was part of the writing team for the cult classic film “Brain Candy,” which was released by The Kids in the Hall in 1996.
5. McKinney has made guest appearances on numerous TV shows, including “Seinfeld” and “The Larry Sanders Show.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mark McKinney
1. “Comedy is a way of making sense of the world, and sometimes it’s the only way.”
2. “The best comedy comes from a place of truth and pain.”
3. “I think comedy is a great way to deal with difficult subjects because it makes them more approachable.”
4. “The Kids in the Hall was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We were all very lucky to have found each other.”
5. “I love playing characters that are completely different from me; it’s a great way to explore different aspects of human nature.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Mark McKinney is estimated to be around $4 million.
Children
Mark McKinney has two children, Christopher Thomas Russell McKinney and Emma Jane McKinney, with his ex-wife Marina Gharabegian.
Relevant Links
1. [Mark McKinney IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0571848/
2. [The Kids in the Hall Official Site](http://www.kidsinthehall.com/
3. [Mark McKinney on Superstore](https://www.nbc.com/superstore/credits/character/glenn-sturgis
