Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Acting

1947-10-17

New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Michael McKean (born October 17, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, writer, composer and musician, perhaps best known for Laverne & Shirley, Spinal Tap and Better Call Saul.

Appears In

The Simpsons
⭐ 8.0
The Simpsons
1989

as Jerry Rude (voice)

The Simpsons
⭐ 8.0
The Simpsons
1989

as David St. Hubbins (voice)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
⭐ 7.9
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999

as Kurt Sandow

Family Guy
⭐ 7.4
Family Guy
1999

as Pengrove Pig / Andy Rooney / Camel Salesman (voice)

Family Guy
⭐ 7.4
Family Guy
1999

as Pawtucket Pat (voice)

Smallville
⭐ 8.2
Smallville
2001

as Perry White

Friends
⭐ 8.4
Friends
1994

as Mr. Rastatter

Law & Order
⭐ 7.4
Law & Order
1990

as Bill Nolan

Law & Order
⭐ 7.4
Law & Order
1990

as Elias Grace

The X-Files
⭐ 8.4
The X-Files
1993

as Morris Fletcher

Homeland
⭐ 7.6
Homeland
2011

as Jeffrey Turner

American Dad!
⭐ 7.0
American Dad!
2005

as Emperor Zing (voice)

Castle
⭐ 8.0
Castle
2009

as Victor Baron

Better Call Saul
⭐ 8.7
Better Call Saul
2015

as Chuck McGill

Star Trek: Voyager
⭐ 7.8
Star Trek: Voyager
1995

as The Clown

Saturday Night Live
⭐ 7.0
Saturday Night Live
1975

as Self - Various Characters

Saturday Night Live
⭐ 7.0
Saturday Night Live
1975

as Self - Host

Saturday Night Live
⭐ 7.0
Saturday Night Live
1975

as David St. Hubbins (uncredited)

The View
⭐ 4.3
The View
1997

as Self

Curb Your Enthusiasm
⭐ 8.0
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000

as Matt Tessler

Murder, She Wrote
⭐ 7.5
Murder, She Wrote
1984

as Ross McKay

Jeopardy!
⭐ 6.8
Jeopardy!
1984

as Self

Real Time with Bill Maher
⭐ 6.0
Real Time with Bill Maher
2003

as Self

The Mike Douglas Show
⭐ 5.4
The Mike Douglas Show
1961

as Self

The Nanny
⭐ 8.1
The Nanny
1993

as Professor Noel Babcock PhD

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
⭐ 5.5
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003

as David St. Hubbins

Billions
⭐ 7.8
Billions
2016

as Melville Revere

Boston Legal
⭐ 7.9
Boston Legal
2004

as Dwight Biddle

Happy Days
⭐ 7.6
Happy Days
1974
Animaniacs
⭐ 8.0
Animaniacs
1993

as Spink (voice)

Animaniacs
⭐ 8.0
Animaniacs
1993

as Jake (voice)

The Good Place
⭐ 8.0
The Good Place
2016

as Doug Forcett

Grace and Frankie
⭐ 7.7
Grace and Frankie
2015

as Jack

Veep
⭐ 7.5
Veep
2012

as Governor Ballentine

Batman Beyond
⭐ 8.2
Batman Beyond
1999

as Ian Peek (voice)

Hey Arnold!
⭐ 8.0
Hey Arnold!
1996
CBS News Sunday Morning
⭐ 6.9
CBS News Sunday Morning
1979

as Self

Rugrats
⭐ 6.9
Rugrats
2021

as Grandpa Lou Pickles (voice)

SpongeBob SquarePants
⭐ 7.7
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999
SpongeBob SquarePants
⭐ 7.7
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999

as Captain Frostymug (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Guy in the Lab Coat (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Mr. Myman (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Officer Bettleheim (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Kyle (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Ed (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Police Chief Parish (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Bryant (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Ansel (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Dr. Herder (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Les (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Inspector (voice)

Dinosaurs
⭐ 7.8
Dinosaurs
1991

as Hank (voice)

The Diplomat
⭐ 7.6
The Diplomat
2023

as President William Rayburn

The Diplomat
⭐ 7.6
The Diplomat
2023

as President William Rayburn (archive footage)

Boy Meets World
⭐ 8.3
Boy Meets World
1993

as Jedediah Lawrence

Childrens Hospital
⭐ 7.1
Childrens Hospital
2008

as Death

The Unit
⭐ 7.3
The Unit
2006
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
⭐ 6.9
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993

as Dr. Fabian Leek

Providence
⭐ 6.5
Providence
1999

as Sherman Smith

As Told by Ginger
⭐ 6.7
As Told by Ginger
2000

as Bobby Lightfoot (voice)

Caroline in the City
⭐ 6.4
Caroline in the City
1995

as Father Damian

Good Omens
⭐ 8.0
Good Omens
2019

as Sergeant Shadwell

Duckman
⭐ 7.1
Duckman
1994

as Bob Hiney (voice)

The 7D
⭐ 6.2
The 7D
2014

as Uncle Humidor (voice)

101 Dalmatians: The Series
⭐ 6.6
101 Dalmatians: The Series
1997

as Jasper Badun (voice)

Drunk History
⭐ 6.8
Drunk History
2013

as Carl Laemmle

Laverne & Shirley
⭐ 7.1
Laverne & Shirley
1976

as Lenny

Dinah!
⭐ 6.7
Dinah!
1974

as Self

Tracey Takes On...
⭐ 8.5
Tracey Takes On...
1996

as Barry

Where Are They Now?
⭐ 7.5
Where Are They Now?
1999

as Self

Jerry & Marge Go Large
⭐ 7.4
Jerry & Marge Go Large
2022

as Howard

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
⭐ 8.0
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
2000

as Evelyn Spyro Throckmorton (voice)

Happy Endings
⭐ 6.9
Happy Endings
2011

as Big Dave

The New Batman Adventures
⭐ 8.0
The New Batman Adventures
1997

as 50's Joker (voice)

Space Ghost Coast to Coast
⭐ 7.8
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
1994
Justice League
⭐ 8.2
Justice League
2001

as The Sportsman / Sgt. O'Shaughnessey (voice)

The Guru
⭐ 5.3
The Guru
2002

as Dwain

Dream On
⭐ 6.9
Dream On
1990

as Gibby Fiske

ThunderCats
⭐ 7.9
ThunderCats
2011

as Vultaire (voice)

Fridays
⭐ 5.4
Fridays
1980

as Self - Guest Host

Mr. Show with Bob and David
⭐ 7.6
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995

as Professor Peens

Clerks
⭐ 7.2
Clerks
2000

as Professor Ram / Creepy Old Guy (voice)

The Lone Gunmen
⭐ 6.7
The Lone Gunmen
2001
The Huntress
⭐ 5.2
The Huntress
2000
Veronica's Closet
⭐ 5.2
Veronica's Closet
1997

as Dave Whitby

Tall Tales & Legends
⭐ 5.4
Tall Tales & Legends
1985

as Mac Macintosh

Tall Tales & Legends
⭐ 5.4
Tall Tales & Legends
1985

as Mr. Wallace

The Zeta Project
⭐ 7.4
The Zeta Project
2001
1941
⭐ 5.8
1941
1979

as Willy

Never Again
⭐ 3.6
Never Again
2001

as Alex The Transvestite

Small Soldiers
⭐ 6.6
Small Soldiers
1998

as Insaniac / Freakenstein (voice)

Alias
⭐ 6.8
Alias
2001

as Atticus Liddell

Edie & Pen
⭐ 5.6
Edie & Pen
1996

as Rick

The Aristocrats
⭐ 5.9
The Aristocrats
2005

as Self

Clue
⭐ 7.2
Clue
1985

as Mr. Green

Breeders
⭐ 6.9
Breeders
2020

as Michael

Used Cars
⭐ 6.4
Used Cars
1980

as Eddie Winslow

This Is Spinal Tap
⭐ 7.4
This Is Spinal Tap
1984

as David St. Hubbins

Planes, Trains and Automobiles
⭐ 7.2
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
1987

as State Trooper

Mystery, Alaska
⭐ 6.3
Mystery, Alaska
1999

as Mr. Walsh

Teaching Mrs. Tingle
⭐ 5.5
Teaching Mrs. Tingle
1999

as Principal Potter

Primetime Glick
⭐ 6.8
Primetime Glick
2001

as Adrien Van Voorhees

Jungle Cubs
⭐ 6.4
Jungle Cubs
1996
My First Mister
⭐ 6.5
My First Mister
2001

as Bob

Oswald
⭐ 7.1
Oswald
2001

as Louie (voice)

Little Nicky
⭐ 5.9
Little Nicky
2000

as Chief of Police

The Early Show
⭐ 6.2
The Early Show
1999

as David St. Hubbins

Young Doctors in Love
⭐ 5.2
Young Doctors in Love
1982

as Dr. Simon August

Joshua
⭐ 5.6
Joshua
2007

as Chester

Whatever Works
⭐ 7.1
Whatever Works
2009

as Joe - Boris' Friend #3

Double Agent
⭐ 4.6
Double Agent
1987

as Jason Starr / Warren Starbinder

For Your Consideration
⭐ 5.7
For Your Consideration
2006

as Lane Iverson

More Than Friends
⭐ 0.0
More Than Friends
1978

as Terry Christopher

Flashback
⭐ 6.3
Flashback
1990

as Hal Cresciman

Airheads
⭐ 6.2
Airheads
1994

as Milo Jackson

Jack
⭐ 6.3
Jack
1996

as Paulie

Man Trouble
⭐ 4.9
Man Trouble
1992

as Eddy Revere

Slap Her... She's French
⭐ 4.6
Slap Her... She's French
2002

as Monsieur Duke

Coneheads
⭐ 5.5
Coneheads
1993

as Gorman Seedling, INS Deputy Commissioner

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
⭐ 6.4
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
2025

as David St. Hubbins

Still Breathing
⭐ 6.4
Still Breathing
1997

as New Mark

Goodtime Girls
⭐ 5.0
Goodtime Girls
1980
Archibald the Rainbow Painter
⭐ 0.0
Archibald the Rainbow Painter
1998

as J.P. Bigelow

Road Rovers
⭐ 6.5
Road Rovers
1996

as Dr. Jeffrey Otitus (voice)

Relative Strangers
⭐ 5.2
Relative Strangers
2006

as Ken Hyman

The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
⭐ 5.4
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
2002

as Sarousch (voice)

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
⭐ 6.7
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022

as Sleazy MC

Best in Show
⭐ 6.9
Best in Show
2000

as Stefan Vanderhoof

The Words
⭐ 6.7
The Words
2012

as Nelson Wylie

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
⭐ 7.7
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
2012

as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)

Help Me Help You
⭐ 4.5
Help Me Help You
2006
Nothing to Lose
⭐ 6.6
Nothing to Lose
1997

as Phillip "P.B." Barrow

That Darn Cat
⭐ 5.0
That Darn Cat
1997

as Peter Randall

Playing God
⭐ 6.0
Playing God
2021

as Frank

Dr. Dolittle 2
⭐ 5.3
Dr. Dolittle 2
2001

as Bird (voice)

Off the Map
⭐ 6.8
Off the Map
2011

as Ed Greenman

The Thick of It
⭐ 8.0
The Thick of It
2007

as Glen Glahm

Likely Stories Vol. 1
⭐ 0.0
Likely Stories Vol. 1
1981
The Weird Al Show
⭐ 6.4
The Weird Al Show
1997

as Miner

Grand
⭐ 5.5
Grand
1990

as Tom Smithson

Light of Day
⭐ 5.5
Light of Day
1987

as Bu Montgomery

Book of Love
⭐ 5.4
Book of Love
1990

as Adult Jack Twiller

Memoirs of an Invisible Man
⭐ 5.9
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
1992

as George Talbot

The Brady Bunch Movie
⭐ 6.1
The Brady Bunch Movie
1995

as Mr. Larry Dittmeyer

Glory Daze
⭐ 5.7
Glory Daze
2010

as Stu

D.A.R.Y.L.
⭐ 6.4
D.A.R.Y.L.
1985

as Andy Richardson

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
⭐ 7.9
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
2013

as Bartholomew Wolper (voice)

True Crime
⭐ 6.5
True Crime
1999

as Réverend Shillerman

The Producers
⭐ 6.2
The Producers
2005

as Prison Trustee

Earth Girls Are Easy
⭐ 5.6
Earth Girls Are Easy
1988

as Woody

Strip Mall
⭐ 2.3
Strip Mall
2000
Family Tree
⭐ 6.4
Family Tree
2013

as Keith Chadwick

My Little Pony: A New Generation
⭐ 7.7
My Little Pony: A New Generation
2021

as Argyle (voice)

101 Dalmatians Christmas
⭐ 6.0
101 Dalmatians Christmas
1998

as Jasper Badun

The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
⭐ 7.7
The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
2020

as Self

Casper: A Spirited Beginning
⭐ 5.4
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
1997

as Bill Case

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
⭐ 8.2
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
2013

as Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)

Beautiful
⭐ 5.8
Beautiful
2000

as Lance DeSalvo

Hopeless Pictures
⭐ 8.0
Hopeless Pictures
2005
A Mighty Wind
⭐ 6.7
A Mighty Wind
2003

as Jerry Palter

Auto Focus
⭐ 6.4
Auto Focus
2002

as Video Executive

Talking Saul
⭐ 6.7
Talking Saul
2016

as Self - Guest

Jumpin' Jack Flash
⭐ 6.1
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986

as Leslie (uncredited)

Short Circuit 2
⭐ 6.2
Short Circuit 2
1988

as Fred Ritter

The Sunshine Boys
⭐ 4.7
The Sunshine Boys
1996

as Scott Grogan

The Big Picture
⭐ 5.8
The Big Picture
1989

as Emmet Sumner

The Grand
⭐ 5.8
The Grand
2007

as Steve Lavisch

Snowden's Christmas
⭐ 0.0
Snowden's Christmas
1999

as Drummer (voice)

Imps*
⭐ 3.9
Imps*
1983

as Fritz #2

Classified Love
⭐ 6.0
Classified Love
1986

as Pete Newly

10 Rules for Sleeping Around
⭐ 3.5
10 Rules for Sleeping Around
2013

as Jeffrey Fields

Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
⭐ 6.8
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020

as Self

Daddio
⭐ 6.5
Daddio
2019

as Paul

21 Years: Richard Linklater
⭐ 6.3
21 Years: Richard Linklater
2014

as Self - Actor

The Meddler
⭐ 6.0
The Meddler
2016

as Mark

Food: Fact or Fiction?
⭐ 8.0
Food: Fact or Fiction?
2015

as Himself

Radioland Murders
⭐ 5.9
Radioland Murders
1994

as Rick Rochester

And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
⭐ 6.7
And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
2003

as William Christy Cabanne

Catching Up with Marty DiBergi
⭐ 5.0
Catching Up with Marty DiBergi
2000

as David St. Hubbins

Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street
⭐ 6.3
Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street
2001

as Mr. Bream (voice)

Open Wide: Tooth School Inside
⭐ 0.0
Open Wide: Tooth School Inside
2006

as Dr. Flossman (voice)

50 Years of Star Trek
⭐ 6.4
50 Years of Star Trek
2016

as Self

Adventures of Power
⭐ 4.9
Adventures of Power
2008

as Harlan

The Year Without a Santa Claus
⭐ 5.8
The Year Without a Santa Claus
2006

as Snow Miser

Hider in the House
⭐ 5.8
Hider in the House
1989

as Phil Dreyer

In Memoriam
⭐ 0.0
In Memoriam
0000
Murder in High Places
⭐ 3.0
Murder in High Places
1991

as Pettibone

A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
⭐ 6.1
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
1992

as David St. Hubbins / Jerry Palter

True Identity
⭐ 5.5
True Identity
1991

as Harvey Cooper

Across the Moon
⭐ 3.5
Across the Moon
1994

as Frank

Making of Better Call Saul: Finale
⭐ 9.8
Making of Better Call Saul: Finale
2022

as Self

Teddy Bears' Picnic
⭐ 2.3
Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001

as Porterfield 'Porty' Pendleton

MacShayne: Final Roll of the Dice
⭐ 6.0
MacShayne: Final Roll of the Dice
1994

as Ozzie Evans

Davy Crockett
⭐ 10.0
Davy Crockett
1986

as Mr. Wallace

Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
⭐ 5.3
Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
2022

as Self

Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead
⭐ 6.0
Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead
2009

as David St. Hubbins

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica
⭐ 7.8
Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica
1992

as David St. Hubbins

100 Mile Rule
⭐ 5.2
100 Mile Rule
2002

as Howard

The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Music Edition
⭐ 0.0
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Music Edition
2004

as David St. Hubbins

Spinal Tap: The Final Tour
⭐ 5.7
Spinal Tap: The Final Tour
1981

as David St. Hubbins

Pure Country 2: The Gift
⭐ 6.7
Pure Country 2: The Gift
2010

as Angel Joseph

Pink Skies Ahead
⭐ 5.7
Pink Skies Ahead
2020

as Richard

Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
⭐ 8.3
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
2007

as Kalgoron (voice)

Amnesty International's Big 30
⭐ 4.0
Amnesty International's Big 30
1991

as David St. Hubbins

The Hear 'n Aid Sessions
⭐ 0.0
The Hear 'n Aid Sessions
1986

as David St. Hubbins [Spinal Tap]

With Friends Like These
⭐ 5.0
With Friends Like These
1998

as Maxwell Hersh

Jungle Cubs (Volume 1): Born to be Wild
⭐ 7.8
Jungle Cubs (Volume 1): Born to be Wild
1996

as (Voice)

Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
⭐ 6.8
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
2020

as Self

Portrait of a White Marriage
⭐ 3.0
Portrait of a White Marriage
1988

as Reverend Alfred 'Alfie' Prufrock

A Father's Homecoming
⭐ 4.0
A Father's Homecoming
1988

as Michael Fields

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
⭐ 8.2
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
2003

as Self

The History of White People in America: Volume II
⭐ 7.7
The History of White People in America: Volume II
1986

as Rev. Alfred 'Alfie' Prufrock

Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
⭐ 0.0
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
2005

as Self

The Pass
⭐ 6.8
The Pass
1998

as Willie L.

Kill the Man
⭐ 5.6
Kill the Man
1999

as Mr. Livingston

Cracking Up
⭐ 1.0
Cracking Up
1977
Arnie the Doughnut
⭐ 0.0
Arnie the Doughnut
2005

as Narrator / Arnie the Doughnut (voice)

Haunted Lighthouse 4-D
⭐ 5.5
Haunted Lighthouse 4-D
2003

as Captain Van Legge

No Strings Attached
⭐ 1.0
No Strings Attached
1997

as Elliot Lewis

Final Justice
⭐ 5.0
Final Justice
1998

as Merle Hammond

Johnny Appleseed
⭐ 0.0
Johnny Appleseed
1986

as Mac Macintosh

Daniel and the Towers
⭐ 4.0
Daniel and the Towers
1987

as Wexler Hatch

ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
⭐ 0.0
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003

as Self

Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale
⭐ 0.0
Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale
0000

as David St. Hubbins

Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer
⭐ 8.0
Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer
2009

as Self

Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers
⭐ 8.4
Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers
2019

as Narrator (voice)