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Kate McKinnon Biography (Actress, Comedian)

Birthday: January 6, 1984 (Capricorn)

Born In: Sea Cliff, New York, United States

Advanced Search Kate McKinnon is a popular comedian, impressionist, mimicry artist, actress, and voice-over artist. She is best known for her comedy shows ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘The Big Gay Sketch Show.’ Kate is also famous for mimicking well-known celebrities, such as Justin Bieber and Hillary Clinton. She became a prominent actress after playing the character of ‘Dr. Jillian Holtzmann’ in the 2016 supernatural comedy flick ‘Ghostbusters: Answer the Call.’ She has also acted in other comedy movies like ‘Ted 2’ and ‘Sisters.’ Kate has lent her voice to characters of animated films like ‘Finding Dory’ and ‘The Angry Birds Movie.’ She is the brand ambassador of ‘Ford Focus,’ the automobile segment of ‘Ford Motor Company.’ Kate has received many awards for her skills and wit. She was also nominated for ‘Primetime Emmy Award’ on five occasions under ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress in Comedy Series’ and ‘Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics’ categories. Kate has always been bold and clear about her sexual orientation. She is a proud lesbian and has worked towards the welfare of LGBT and various other communities. Image Credit http://people.com/tv/kate-mckinnon-on-life-before-saturday-night-live-2/ Image Credit http://www.prphotos.com/p/HTA-000158/kate-mckinnon-at-hbo-s-post-68th-annual-primetime-emmy-awards-reception--arrivals.html?&ps=28&x-start=1(Hiroto Takarada/HNW) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kate_McKinnon_2018.jpg(ColliderVideo [CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)]) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mila_Kunis_%26_Kate_McKinnon_2018.jpg(ColliderVideo [CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)]) Image Credit http://www.prphotos.com/p/DGG-053967/kate-mckinnon-at-2016-film-independent-spirit-awards--arrivals.html?&ps=24&x-start=2(David Gabber) Image Credit https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kate_McKinnon_2018_(cropped).jpg(MTV International [CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)]) Image Credit https://www.instagram.com/p/B_RcBLzJLBn/(bellisofficiell) Previous Next

Birthday: January 6, 1984 (Capricorn)

Born In: Sea Cliff, New York, United States

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Also Known As: Kathryn McKinnon Berthold

Age: 42 Years, 42 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Michael Thomas Berthold

mother: Laura Campbell

siblings: Emily Lynne Berthold

Born Country: United States

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Height: 5'3" (160 cm), 5'3" Females

U.S. State: New Yorkers

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education: Columbia University (2006), North Shore High School (2002), North Shore High School

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  What are some of Kate McKinnon's most memorable SNL characters?

  Some of Kate McKinnon's most memorable SNL characters include Hillary Clinton, Kellyanne Conway, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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  Has Kate McKinnon won any major comedy awards for her work?

  Yes, Kate McKinnon has won multiple Emmy Awards for her outstanding performances on Saturday Night Live.
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  What other films or TV shows has Kate McKinnon appeared in besides SNL?

  Kate McKinnon has appeared in films such as "Ghostbusters," "Rough Night," and "The Spy Who Dumped Me," as well as TV shows like "The Big Gay Sketch Show" and "The Magic School Bus Rides Again."
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  Is Kate McKinnon known for her improvisational skills?

  Yes, Kate McKinnon is highly regarded for her improvisational skills, which she often showcases in her comedy performances on SNL and in films.
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  Does Kate McKinnon have any upcoming projects in the works?

  Kate McKinnon is set to star in the upcoming film "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar," which is scheduled for release in 2021.

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American PeopleAmerican WomenColumbia UniversityFemale ComediansCapricorn Actresses Early Life & EducationKate was born Kathryn McKinnon Berthold on January 6, 1984, in Sea Cliff, New York, USA. Her father Michael Thomas Berthold was an architect and her mother Laura Campbell was a parent educator.Kate attended ‘North Shore High School’ and graduated in the year 2002. She was always interested in performing arts and playing musical instruments. She earned her bachelor’s degree with a major in Theatre Arts from ‘Columbia University.’She learned to play different musical instruments like cello, piano, and guitar. During her university days, she became part of a theatre group called ‘Prangstgrup.’ Her association with the theater group helped her realize that comedy is her forte. Since then, she has been focusing on this genre. She later came up with her own theatre group called ‘Tea Party.’Continue Reading Below