Keegan-Michael Key is an American actor, comedian, and writer who is best known for his role in the Comedy Central sketch series Key & Peele. He has also appeared in several films and television shows and is the co-creator of the stop-motion animation series, Robot Chicken. Key has won numerous awards for his work including two Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. In this article, we will take a look at his life, career highlights, and net worth.
Early Life
Keegan-Michael Key was born in Southfield, Michigan on March 22, 1971. He attended Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak and then went on to attend the University of Detroit Mercy where he studied theater. He later moved to Chicago to pursue a career in improvisational comedy at The Second City and ImprovOlympic.
Career Highlights
Key’s break into the entertainment industry came with his role as a cast member on the Fox sketch comedy series Mad TV from 2004 to 2009. In 2012, he began co-starring in the Comedy Central series Key & Peele with his comedy partner Jordan Peele. The show was a major success and won several awards including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series. In 2016, Key and Peele ended the show after five seasons.
Key has also had an impressive film and television career. He has appeared in films such as Pitch Perfect 2, Tomorrowland, and Why Him? He has also had roles on television shows such as The League, Playing House, and Friends from College. He is also the co-creator of the Adult Swim stop-motion animation series Robot Chicken.
Net Worth
Keegan-Michael Key has an estimated net worth of $12 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career in the entertainment industry.
Keegan-Michael Key is one of the most successful actors and comedians in the industry today. He has won numerous awards for his work and has earned an impressive net worth. His career continues to grow with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
