Keegan-Michael Key, 1971
Writers · March 22, 1971
Keegan-Michael Key
★ HOW OLD IS KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY?
Keegan-Michael Key is 55 years old, born March 22, 1971 in United States · Aries.
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★ LEDE
About
Keegan-Michael Key turned sketch comedy into Emmy gold with Jordan Peele on Key & Peele (2012–2015), earning one Primetime Emmy from ten nominations. Born March 22, 1971, in the US, the actor-comedian-writer pivoted to film and TV roles across Horrible Bosses 2, Pitch Perfect 2, Parks and Recreation, and the musical comedy Schmigadoon! (2021–2023). As an Aries, Key channels cardinal fire into sharp comedic timing and creative leadership.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Keegan-Michael Key co-created and co-starred in the sketch series Key & Peele (2012–2015) alongside Jordan Peele, a partnership that netted him one Primetime Emmy Award from ten nominations. Born March 22, 1971, in the United States, Key is an actor, comedian, producer, and writer. Before the sketch-comedy breakthrough, he acted in Mad TV (2004–2009) and later appeared in the first season of Fargo in 2014 alongside Peele, with a recurring role on Parks and Recreation from 2013 to 2015. His film work spans supporting roles in Horrible Bosses 2 (2014), Pitch Perfect 2 (2015), Don't Think Twice (2016), Dolemite Is My Name (2019), The Prom (2020), and Wonka (2023). Key has provided extensive voice-work across animated franchises including The Lego Movie (2014), Hotel Transylvania (2015–2022), The Angry Birds Movie (2016), Toy Story 4 (2019), The Lion King (2019), and The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). In 2015, he performed as Luther, President Barack Obama's anger translator, at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Key and Peele produced and starred in the action-comedy Keanu (2016), and Key made his Broadway debut in Meteor Shower in 2017. As a Life Path 7, Key embodies introspective creativity and analytical depth. An Aries born under cardinal fire, his directorial and comedic instincts drive both ensemble and solo projects.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Key began his comedy career on Mad TV (2004–2009), the sketch series that preceded his later breakthrough. Before his 2012 collaboration with Jordan Peele, he appeared in smaller television roles, laying groundwork for the sketch sensibility that would define Key & Peele.
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Trivia
- In 2015, Key performed at the White House Correspondents' Dinner as Luther, Barack Obama's anger translator—a Key & Peele character.
- He has voiced roles across three major animated franchises: Hotel Transylvania (2015–2022), The Angry Birds, and The Super Mario Bros. universe.
- Key made his Broadway debut in the comic play Meteor Shower in 2017.
- He hosted The Planet's Funniest Animals on Animal Planet (2005–2008) before his Emmy-winning sketch partnership.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Keegan-Michael Key release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Keegan-Michael Key?
- Keegan-Michael Key is 55 years old (born March 22, 1971).
- When is Keegan-Michael Key's birthday?
- Keegan-Michael Key was born on March 22, 1971.
- What is Keegan-Michael Key's zodiac sign?
- Keegan-Michael Key is a Aries, born March 22, 1971.
- What is Keegan-Michael Key's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Keegan-Michael Key was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Keegan-Michael Key from?
- Keegan-Michael Key is from United States.
- What does Keegan-Michael Key do?
- Keegan-Michael Key is a writer.
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