Kate McKinnon Wiki, Bio, Age, Height, Net Worth, Boyfriend

Kate McKinnon is an American actress, comedian, and writer who has been active in the entertainment industry since 2007. She is best known for her portrayal of various characters on the late-night comedy show ‘Saturday Night Live.’ She has established herself as a well-known face in the industry, beginning her career on ‘The Big Gay Sketch Show’ and progressing to acting in numerous films and series. Similarly, Kate is well-known for impersonating celebrities such as Justin Bieber and Hillary Clinton. She has worked in commercials and endorsed other brands in addition to acting in films. She is also the brand ambassador for the Ford Focus automobile segment company.

Kate McKinnon  biography

Kate’s full name is Kathryn McKinnon Berthold, and she was born on January 6, 1984, in Sea Cliff, New York, USA. She was born to architect Michael Thomas Berthold and parent educator Laura Campbell. Similarly, she spent her childhood with her younger sister Emily Lynne, who is also a comedian. Unfortunately, her father died when she was 18 years old. She is also 36 years old and has the Capricorn star sign.

Nationality and Physical Appearance

Kate McKinnon is of American descent, and her ethnicity is White. She is descended from German, Swiss-German, and Scottish ancestors. Aside from that, she is 5 feet 4 inches (161cm/1.61m) tall and weighs around 50 kg (110lbs). She has a slim build and a dimpled smile. Her eyes are blue, and her hair is blonde.

Education

Kate McKinnon attended North Shore High School and graduated in 2002. She then attended Columbia University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in theatre in 2006.

Social Media

Kate McKinnon does not have a social media presence. Despite having numerous fan accounts with over 50 thousand followers on Instagram and Twitter.

Kate McKinnon’s net worth

Kate McKinnon is a talented actress from the United States. As of 2020, her net worth is estimated to be $9 million.

Personal Life

Kate McKinnon declares herself to be a lesbian. She is proud of her gender and has worked to improve the lives of LGBT people. She dated the famous journalist Bari Weiss during her college years. She then dated actress Jackie Abbott, but the relationship ended.

Career

Kate McKinnon began her film career by starring in short films. In 2010, she starred in her first short film, ‘Mr. Ross.’ The following year, she appeared in two short films, ‘Elizabeth Taylor’s Video Will’ and ‘Pudding Face.’ Her first feature film, a romantic comedy-drama titled ‘Life Partners as Trace,’ was released in 2014. The same year, she played Vicky Albrecht in ‘Balls Out.’ Similarly, in 2015, she appeared in three films: ‘Ted 2,’ ‘Staten Island Summer,’ and ‘Sisters.’ The following year, she appeared in five films, including two voice roles in ‘The Angry Birds Movie’ and ‘Finding Dory.’ Her other voice roles include ‘Leap,’ ‘Ferdinand,’ and ‘The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids in Space,’ all in 2017, and ‘The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids in Space,’ in 2020.

Meanwhile, in 2018, she appeared in films such as ‘Irreplaceable You,’ ‘Family,’ and ‘The Spy Who Dumped Me.’ In 2019, she co-starred in the romantic comedy film ‘Yesterday’ with Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joel Fry, and Ed Sheeran. Her next film in 2019 is ‘Bombshell,’ in which she plays Jess Carr.

Television series

In terms of television appearances, Kate made her debut in the LGBT-themed comedy show ‘The Big Gay Sketch Show,’ which aired from 2007 to 2010. She later appeared in several series, including ‘Mayne Street’ in 2008, ‘Vag Magazine’ in 2010, ‘The Venture Bros’ from 2010 to 2016, and ‘The 40-Year-Old 20-Year-Old’ in 2011. Similarly, she got her big break in 2012 when she joined the cast of the late-night comedy show ‘Saturday Night Live.’ The show established her as a strong personality, and she also got to showcase her comedic abilities as a comedian. She impersonated various celebrities, including Hillary Clinton and Justin Biber. In addition, she discussed her sexuality on the show. She is also the show’s first homosexual female artist in many years.

Meanwhile, Kate appeared as a voice artist in other series such as ‘Toy Story of Terror!’ in 2013, ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ and ‘The Awesomes’ in 2014, ‘China, IL’ in 2015, and many more. Similarly, she has provided voiceovers for various series such as ‘Nature Cat’ from 2015 to the present, ‘The Simpsons’ in 2016, and ‘The Magic School Bus Rides Again’ in 2017 and 2020. In addition, she hosted the 31st Independent Spirit Awards in 2016. Her most recent series was ‘Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner,’ which aired in 2019.

Awards

Kate McKinnon has received numerous awards, including the NewNowNext Awards in 2009 and the Ashland Independent Film Festival Award in 2012. Similarly, she has received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning two of them in 2016 and 2017 for her work on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Her other honors for this show include an American Comedy Award in 2014, a Critics’ Choice Television Award in 2016, and two Dorian Awards in 2017.

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