"Live from New York, it's Kate McKinnon!" McKinnon was born on January 6, 1984, in Sea Cliff, New York. She is an actress, comedian and writer best known for her time on Saturday Night Live (SNL), which she has been a part of since 2012 (she became an official cast member in 2013). The 38-year-old graduated from Columbia University in 2006 with a degree in theatre.The comedic actress has been nominated for the Emmy's nine times and has won twice- once in 2016 and again in 2017, both for SNL. However, besides the sketch show, McKinnon has starred in and done voice-overs for many other roles, like many other comedians who have graced the Saturday Night Live stage.Her career dates back all the way to 2007, long before anyone really knew who Kate McKinnon was. Here's some of the things Kate McKinnon has starred in besides SNL.
11 Kate McKinnon In 'The Big Gay Sketch Show'
You might not have heard of this one. The Big Gay Sketch Show was an LGBTQ+-themed sketch program that first aired in 2007. It was produced by Rosie O'Donnell. The show featured comedy sketches with gay themes or a gay twist. It aired for four seasons. McKinnon appeared in the first three seasons. This was her first appearance on TV and in the entertainment business.
10 Kate McKinnon Played PEZ Cat In 'Toy Story of Terror!'
In 2013, Kate McKinnon officially became part of Disney. She played the voice of PEZ Cat in the Toy Story TV special, Toy Story of Terror! It wasn't a huge part, but it is still worthy to note because it airs every year around Halloween and tons of people tune in, in which they will hear McKinnon's voice. PEZ Cat is a PEZ dispenser adorned with a cat head wearing glasses.
9 'Nature Cat'
She has done more voice-over work than you probably know. Nature Cat is an animated series that focuses on a cat named Fred, who loves the great outdoors. Once his family leaves, he embarks on adventures that allow him to explore nature. McKinnon plays Squeaks The Mouse, who is the smallest of the characters. In an interview with PBS Kids, McKinnon described Squeaks as “a sass… but sweet and so excited at the same time."
8 Kate McKinnon Is Fiona Frizzle In 'The Magic School Bus Rides Again'
Kate McKinnon voices Fiona Frizzle, Ms. Frizzle's younger sister, who takes students on magical adventures in their high-tech school bus, where they learn about Science. The show only aired for two seasons on Netflix, She also starred in the movie, The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids In Space.
7 Kate McKinnon's Role In 'Finding Dory'
Once again, McKinnon was part of a Disney movie. Finding Dory is the sequel to the 2003 film, Finding Nemo. It focused around Dory's life and the journey she takes to try and find her parents. McKinnon, alongside SNL alum, Bill Hader, played a fish couple who Dory meets along the way. They only have a few lines, but once again, this role is worthy to note because it is a huge movie.
6 A Leading Role In 'Ghostbusters'
Ghostbusters has seen many spin-offs and sequels, but there was nothing quite like the 2016 spin-off. This film featured four females as the leads, something that was never done before in the franchise. McKinnon played Jillian Holtzmann, an engineer who is interested in the paranormal and helps three other women take down over 1,000 ghosts in Times Square. Critics didn't give the film many good reviews, but it was still an important leading role for McKinnon.
5 'Office Christmas Party'
Another film in 2016, McKinnon starred in Office Christmas Party. She played Mary, the woman in charge of HR who always sticks to the rules until they have an office Christmas party where she sings and lets loose.
4 'The Spy Who Dumped Me'
The Spy Who Dumped Me was more of a leading role for McKinnon. Starring alongside Mila Kunis, McKinnon played Morgan Freeman. They are two best friends who are living a normal life in Los Angeles until Kunis' ex suddenly shows up with a team of deadly assassins on his trail. Although the film received lower scores from critics and fans, it was a more popular film and one of McKinnon's most famous.
3 'Yesterday'
Yesterday is a film where during a global blackout, the whole world forgets who The Beatles are, so he performs their songs and becomes famous overnight. McKinnon stars as Debra Hammer, the main antagonist of the film, a first for her.
2 'DC League of Super-Pets'
DC League of Super-Pets is an upcoming animated film, where Superman and his dog fight crime. When the Man of Steel and the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto, the dog convinces his group of animals friends to find their own powers for a rescue mission. It is coming out May 2022, and McKinnon will star in an undisclosed role.
1 Kate McKinnon As Carole Baskin In 'Joe Vs. Carole'
If you were wondering why McKinnon wasn't on Saturday Night Live for the beginning of the season, it is because she was busy filming Joe Vs. Carole, a Peacock original drama series based on the life of Carole Baskin and Joe Exotic. McKinnon will play the lead role of Carole Baskin. It was released at the beginning of March 2022.