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Kate McKinnonAmerican comedian and actress
Date of Birth: 06.01.1984
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Kate McKinnon: Biography of an American Comedian and Actress
- Early Life and Education
- Early Career
- Rise to Fame
- Awards and Achievements
- Personal Life
Kate McKinnon: Biography of an American Comedian and Actress
Kate McKinnon, born Katherine McKinnon Berthold on January 6, 1984, in Sea Cliff, New York, is an American comedian and actress. She gained fame for her participation in comedy sketches on the television shows "Saturday Night Live" and "The Big Gay Sketch Show." McKinnon is known for her remarkable impersonations of celebrities and her unique comedic characters. She has parodied famous figures such as pop singer Justin Bieber, television host Ellen DeGeneres, and politician Hillary Clinton.
Early Life and Education
Kate McKinnon grew up in Sea Cliff, New York, where she was born to Laura Campbell, an adult educator, and Michael Thomas, an architect who passed away when she was 18. During her childhood, McKinnon played the piano, cello, and guitar. She graduated from North Shore High School in 2002 and attended Columbia University, where she studied theater arts. McKinnon was one of the founders of the comedy group "Tea Party" during her college years, specializing in comedic musical improvisation. She was also a member of the student comedy group "Prangstgrüp," known for its elaborate pranks.
Early Career
In 2007, McKinnon joined the original cast of the show "The Big Gay Sketch Show" on Logo TV, where she remained for three seasons. Starting in 2008, she regularly performed in live sketch shows at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City. McKinnon also lent her voice to characters in animated series such as "The Venture Bros.," "Robotomy," and "Ugly Americans." In 2009, she won the "Logo NewNowNext Award," and the following year she was nominated for the "ECNY Emerging Comic Award."
Rise to Fame
In 2016, McKinnon gained significant recognition for her role as Jillian Holtzmann in the reboot of "Ghostbusters," alongside Melissa McCarthy. She also appeared in the comedies "Masterminds" and "Office Christmas Party," both released in 2016. In the following year, she starred in the dramedy "Rock That Body" alongside Scarlett Johansson. McKinnon made her debut on "Saturday Night Live" on April 7, 2012, becoming the show's first openly lesbian cast member and the third openly gay cast member in its history.
Awards and Achievements
McKinnon has been nominated for and won several awards throughout her career. In 2014, she won the "American Comedy Award" for "Best Supporting (TV) Actress" for her work on "Saturday Night Live." She has been nominated for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series" at the Primetime Emmy Awards four times, winning the award in 2016. Additionally, McKinnon won the "Critics' Choice Movie Award" and the "Critics' Choice Television Award" for "Best Actress in a Comedy Series" in 2016.
Personal Life
Kate McKinnon is openly lesbian and has a beloved cat named Nino Positano, whom she jokingly refers to as her son. She values her privacy and consciously avoids sharing personal information on social media platforms, as she fears it may distort her true feelings.
