Keegan-Michael Key

Keegan-Michael Key is an American comedian and actor who is well known for working with his friend and fellow actor Jordan Peele. Throughout his acting career, Keegan-Michael Key is recognized by the role he played on Comedy Central’s TV show, Key and Peele”. During the 2015 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, he got the privilege to showcase his skills to an audience made up of some of the most important people.

He acted as President Obama’s Anger Translator and used the name “Luther” for this role. He was also part of the cast that made up the ninth season of Mad TV series. As a comedian, Keegan-Michael Key has bagged several Joseph Jefferson Awards. In 2002 he got the award for being part of a revue for the show "Holy War, Batman! Or the Yellow Cab of Courage”. The following year he was again awarded for the same role in "Curious George Goes to War”. Together with some associates, Keegan-Michael Key founded the Planet Ant Theatre situated in Hamtramck, Michigan.

Parents

What ethnicity is Keegan Michael Key? Keegan-Michael Key was born on 22 March 1971, in Southfield, Michigan, United States. By nationality, Keegan is an American but in terms of ethnicity; he is of the European and African-American ethnicity.

How old is Keegan Michael Key? As of 22 March 2019, Keegan Michael Key is forty-eight years old.

Is Keegan Michael Key biracial? Michael’s biological mother is a Caucasian by the name Carrie Herr. His biological father is an African American by the name Leroy McDuffie, this makes Michael Key biracial. In one of his interviews with CNN, Michael Key admitted that it was hard growing up as a biracial. Key also said that one of the reasons why he joined theatre was because it houses multicultural groups and this made him feel at home. He felt that he could freely mingle and get along with people of all races, according to him this is all he needed to make something great out of his career. As a child, he was adopted by Michael Key and Patricia Walsh who are both social workers. Just like his biological parents Key’s adoptive parents are a blend of African-American and Caucasian.

Where did Keegan Michael Key go to high school? Keegan Michael Key started his early childhood education at Gesu Grade School. After clearing he did his high school education at Shrine Catholic High School situated in Royal Oak, Michigan. He graduated with the class of 1989 and later signed in as an undergraduate at the University of Detroit Mercy.

Key was attracted to Detroit University because he felt that David Regal, who was the theatre’s artistic director, had a good personality. He graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. His passion for art and education further drove him to attend a master’s program at the Pennsylvania State University. He pursued a Master of Fine Arts in Theater and graduated in 1996. His education has played a big part in the success that he has achieved in the comedy industry.

Kids

Keegan Michael Key has no biological children of his own, but he was once a stepfather to his ex-wife’s son who happened to be only eight years younger than him.