Kate McKinnon
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An American comic actress of fearless physicality, Kate McKinnon became a breakout star on 'Saturday Night Live', where her wild characters and impressions made her one of the show's defining performers. On film she brought manic energy to 'Ghostbusters' (2016), voiced a role in 'Finding Dory' (2016) and earned particular praise as Weird Barbie in 'Barbie' (2023). Born in New York in 1984, she specializes in eccentric, off-kilter comedy delivered with total commitment. An American comedian and actress celebrated for her elastic, unpredictable and gleefully strange screen presence.
Kate McKinnon
31 Movies
12 Series
An American comic actress of fearless physicality, Kate McKinnon became a breakout star on 'Saturday Night Live', where her wild characters and impressions made her one of the show's defining performers. On film she brought manic energy to 'Ghostbusters' (2016), voiced a role in 'Finding Dory' (2016) and earned particular praise as Weird Barbie in 'Barbie' (2023). Born in New York in 1984, she specializes in eccentric, off-kilter comedy delivered with total commitment. An American comedian and actress celebrated for her elastic, unpredictable and gleefully strange screen presence.
Movies
Plays Barbie
Barbie
2023
Plays Kate McKinnon
Ted 2
2015
Plays Stella / Eva the Birthday Mom (voice)
The Angry Birds Movie
2016
Plays Jillian Holtzmann
Ghostbusters
2016
Plays Regine / Mother Superior / Felicie's Mother (US version)
Ballerina
2016
Plays Lulu (voice)
DC League of Super-Pets
2022
Plays Wife Fish (voice)
Finding Dory
2016
Plays Coakley
In the Blink of an Eye
2026
Plays Pippa
Rough Night
2017
Plays Jess Carr
Bombshell
2019
Plays Lupe (voice)
Ferdinand
2017
Plays Amy
The Roses
2025
Plays Morgan
The Spy Who Dumped Me
2018
Plays Jandice
Masterminds
2016
Plays Sam
Sisters
2015
Plays Debra Hammer
Yesterday
2019
Plays Mary
Office Christmas Party
2016
Plays Paula the Studio Head
The Bubble
2022
Plays Dr. Olsen
The Wrong Girls
2026
Plays Nina
Giant Sloth
2015
Plays Glass Half Full Kate
Irreplaceable You
2018
Plays Mrs. Bandini Jr.
Staten Island Summer
2015
Plays Jill
Family
2018
Plays Trace
Life Partners
2014
Plays Vicky
Balls Out
2014
Plays Ms. Fiona Frizzle (voice)
The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids in Space
2020
Plays Ms. Fiona Frizzle (voice)
The Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Frizz Connection
2020
Plays Nicky
Hannah Has a Ho-Phase
2013
Plays Heather
My Best Day
2012
Plays PEZ Cat (voice)
Toy Story of Terror!
2013
TV Shows
Plays Squeeks (voice)
Nature Cat
2015
Plays Ms. Frizzle (voice)
The Magic School Bus Rides Again
2017
Plays Mrs. Crunshine
Robotomy
2010
Plays Sunshine (voice)
China, IL
2011
Plays Nikki Fictel / Mrs. Fictel (voice)
The Venture Bros.
2004
Producer
Plays Carole Baskin
Joe vs Carole
2022
Plays Dallas Boudreau
The Spoils Before Dying
2015
Plays Philippa (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Shawna
Friends from College
2017
Plays Abra Cadouglas
Difficult People
2015
Plays Hettie Mae Boggs (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Lindsay (voice)
Detroiters
2017
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The Wrong Girls
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The Wrong Girls
Dr. Olsen
2026
Film
In the Blink of an Eye
Coakley
2026
Film
The Roses
Amy
2025
Film
A Minecraft Movie
Alex (voice) (uncredited)
2025
Film
Barbie
Barbie
2023
Film
DC League of Super-Pets
Lulu (voice)
2022
Film
The Bubble
Paula the Studio Head
2022
Film
Joe vs Carole
Carole Baskin · 8 episodes
2022–
TV
The Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Frizz Connection
Ms. Fiona Frizzle (voice)
2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kate McKinnon and where are they from?
Kate McKinnon is 42 years old, born on January 6, 1984 in Sea Cliff, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Kate McKinnon?
Kate McKinnon is best known for roles in Finding Dory, Barbie, Ted 2.
How many movies has Kate McKinnon been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Kate McKinnon has appeared in 31 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Kate McKinnon's first movie?
The career of Kate McKinnon began with Mr. Ross (2010).
What is Kate McKinnon's most recent movie or series?
Kate McKinnon's most recent release is The Wrong Girls, which premiered on August 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Kate McKinnon appeared in?
On television, Kate McKinnon has appeared in The Simpsons, Family Guy, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Kate McKinnon
1984-01-06 · Sea Cliff, New York, USA
Kate McKinnon Berthold (born January 6, 1984) is an American actress and comedian. She was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2012 to 2022, where she became known for her character work and celebrity impressions. For her work on the series, she was nominated for ten Primetime Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics and nine for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, winning in 2016 and 2017.
McKinnon starred in the Logo sketch comedy series The Big Gay Sketch Show (2007–2010), voiced lead roles in the PBS Kids animated series Nature Cat (2015–2025) and the Netflix animated series The Magic School Bus Rides Again (2017–2021), and portrayed Carole Baskin in the Peacock miniseries Joe vs. Carole (2022).
McKinnon has appeared in films, including Sisters (2015), Office Christmas Party (2016), Rough Night (2017), The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018), Yesterday (2019), Bombshell (2019), The Bubble (2022), Barbie (2023), and The Roses (2025).Kate McKinnon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.