Adam McKay | |
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.jpg) McKay in 2019 | |
| Born | April 17, 1968 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Education | Penn State University Temple University |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
| Organization | Hyperobject Industries |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Jeremy Piven (brother-in-law) |
Adam McKay (born April 17, 1968) is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. McKay began his career as a head writer for the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1995 to 2001. Following his departure from SNL, he rose to fame in the 2000s for his collaborations with comedian Will Ferrell and co-wrote his comedy films Anchorman (2004), Talladega Nights (2006), Step Brothers (2008), The Other Guys (2010), and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013). Ferrell and McKay later co-wrote and co-produced many television series and films, with McKay himself co-producing their website Funny or Die through their company, Gary Sanchez Productions.
McKay began venturing into more dramatic territory in the 2010s. He wrote and directed the satirical films The Big Short (2015), Vice (2018), and Don't Look Up (2021). For each film, McKay received several nominations for the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director, and for the scripts in both the Adapted and Original screenplay categories.[1][2][3] In 2019, McKay founded the production company Hyperobject Industries.
- ^ "WGA Awards: Adam McKay to Receive Paul Selvin Award". The Hollywood Reporter. January 31, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ McNary, Dave (February 29, 2016). "Oscars: 'The Big Short's' Adam McKay Blasts Candidates Taking Money From Banks". Variety. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "Adapted Screenplay - The Big Short". bafta.org. January 6, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2020.