Mark McKinney
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 26, 1959 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Active Years
- 1975–2026 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 98 credits in database
Biography
Mark McKinney is a Canadian comedian and actor. He was born on June 26, 1959, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. McKinney is best known for his work in the sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. He also starred in Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, McKinney co-created, wrote, and starred in the mini-series Slings and Arrows, a TV show about a Canadian theatre company. He has appeared in numerous other projects, with a total of 77 known credits. McKinney's work in the entertainment industry spans multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Career overview
Mark McKinney is a Canadian comedian and actor. He is best known for his work in the sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. McKinney's television series with The Kids in the Hall aired from 1989 to 1995, and he also appeared in a feature film with the group, titled Brain Candy.
Following his work with The Kids in the Hall, McKinney went on to star in Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1997. He then co-created, wrote, and starred in the mini-series Slings and Arrows, which aired from 2003 to 2006. The show is about a Canadian theatre company struggling to survive, with a director who is haunted by his dead mentor.
Throughout his career, McKinney has accumulated a significant number of acting credits. He has appeared in numerous projects, with a total of 77 known credits. McKinney was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on June 26, 1959.
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Full Filmography
98 titles- Lorne (2026) as Self
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self
- The Z-Suite (2025) as George
- This Too Shall Pass (2025) as Bishop Himolta
- Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby (2024) as Self
- Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby (2024) Creator
- Scared Shitless (2024) as Dr. Robert
- Kids in the Hall: Scenes They Wouldn't Let Us Do (2024) as Self
- The Kids in the Hall (2022)
- The Kids in the Hall (2022) Executive Producer
- The Kids in the Hall (2022) Creator
- The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks (2022)
- The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks (2022) as Self
- The Great North (2021) as Morris (voice)
- The Great North (2021) as Jobiathan (voice)
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss (2020) as Cultist
- Corner Gas Animated (2018) as Frank Shoddy (voice)
- A Christmas Fury (2017) as Todd Meaney
- Room for Rent (2017) as Warren Baldwin
- Robin And Mark And Richard III (2016) as Self
- Superstore (2015) as Glenn Sturgis
- Superstore (2015) Director
- Man Seeking Woman (2015) as Tom
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Peach (voice)
- Odd Squad (2014) as General Pentagon
- Rocket Monkeys (2013) as Lord Peel (voice)
- The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town (2010)
- The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town (2010) Writer
- Sound & Fury (2009) Screenplay
- Producing Parker (2009) as DIC
- High Life (2009) as Jeremy
- Less Than Kind (2008) as Gunman
- Less Than Kind (2008) Executive Producer
- Less Than Kind (2008) Writer
- Carfuckers (2008) as Payette
- The Kids in the Hall: Sketchfest Tribute (2008)
- Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation (2007) as Self
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) as Andy Mackinaw
- Unaccompanied Minors (2006) as Guard in the Hall #3
- Heyday! (2006) as Bob Hope
- Not Pretty, Really (2006) Director
- Robson Arms (2005)
- Roots (2005)
- Burnt Toast (2005) as Trevor
- Beyond Corner Gas: Tales from Dog River (2005) as Narrator
- Corner Gas (2004) as Bill
- Kevin Hill (2004) as Professor Xavier Ambrose
- Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003) as Bertley Pleakley (voice)
- Slings & Arrows (2003) as Richard Smith-Jones
- Slings & Arrows (2003) Writer
- Slings & Arrows (2003) Creator
- Wanda at Large (2003)
- The Saddest Music in the World (2003) as Chester Kent
- Falling Angels (2003) as Reg and Ron
- Puppets Who Kill (2002)
- Toothpaste (2002) as Husband
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell (2002) as Self / Various Characters (archive footage
- The Kids in the Hall: Tour of Duty (2002) as Various
- Dice (2001) as Sam Cutter
- The Kids in the Hall: Same Guys, New Dresses (2001) as Himself
- Clerks (2000) as Freak #2 (voice)
- The Ladies Man (2000) as Mr. White
- This Might Be Good (2000)
- Angela Anaconda (1999) Writer
- Strangers with Candy (1999) as Lee
- Superstar (1999) as Father Ritley
- The Out-of-Towners (1999) as Greg
- New Waterford Girl (1999) as Doctor Hogan
- Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1999) as Mr. Fish
- Sports Night (1998) Writer
- Twitch City (1998) as Rex Reilly
- A Night at the Roxbury (1998) as Father Williams
- The Last Days of Disco (1998) as Rex
- Dog Park (1998) as Dr. Cavan, Dog Psychologist
- Spice World (1997) as Graydon
- The Wrong Guy (1997) as Cameo (uncredited)
- Hayseed (1997) as Alien Doctor
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Guy
- Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996) as Simon / Don Roritor / Cabbie / Gunther / Cop #1 / Nina Bedford / Melanie / Drill sergeant / White-trash woman
- Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996) Writer
- The Kids In The Hall: Laughing Ourselves Sick (1996)
- The Passion of John Ruskin (1994) as John Ruskin
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993) as Mark Carney
- The Kids in the Hall (1989)
- The Kids in the Hall (1989) Director
- The Kids in the Hall (1989) Writer
- The Kids in the Hall (1989) Creator
- Dynaman (1988) as Dyna Blue (voice)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Various Characters
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Various (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as The Pat Stevens Show Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Master Thespian Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Pager (voice) (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Book Minute Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Sketch Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mark McKinney best known for?
Mark McKinney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lorne (2026), SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025), Scared Shitless (2024), The Great North (2021).
When and where was Mark McKinney born?
Mark McKinney was born on June 26, 1959 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Mark McKinney have?
Mark McKinney has accumulated over 98 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Mark McKinney's background in cinema and television?
Mark McKinney is a Canadian comedian and actor. He was born on June 26, 1959, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. McKinney is best known for his work in the sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall. He also starred in Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, McKinney co-created, wrote, and starred in the mini-seri...
Mark McKinney by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Twitch City (1998) as Rex Reilly — aged about 39
- SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025) as Self — aged about 66
- Corner Gas (2004) as Bill — aged about 45
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Peach (voice) — aged about 55
- Strangers with Candy (1999) as Lee — aged about 40
- Superstore (2015) as Glenn Sturgis — aged about 56
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