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Kate McKinnon is an American actress and comedian best known for her work on "Saturday Night Live".
Mini Bio
Kate McKinnon is an American actress and comedian best known for her work on Saturday Night Live. Her comedic prowess and character work have earned her widespread acclaim and numerous awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Early Life
Kate McKinnon Berthold was born on January 6, 1984, in Sea Cliff, New York. She developed an interest in performing at a young age and played several instruments growing up.
Career
McKinnon began her comedy career performing with the improv group Upright Citizens Brigade. She joined the cast of The Big Gay Sketch Show in 2007. In 2012, she became a featured player on Saturday Night Live and was promoted to repertory status in 2013. She is known for her celebrity impressions, including Hillary Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres, and Justin Bieber, as well as original characters like Colleen Rafferty. McKinnon has also appeared in films such as Ghostbusters (2016), Rough Night (2017), and The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018).
Awards
McKinnon has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on Saturday Night Live (2016, 2017) and has been nominated several times in other categories.
Channel Credits
Above Average is a comedy production company from Broadway Video, creating original comedy videos and series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kate McKinnon affiliated with the YouTube channel "Above Average"?
Yes, Kate McKinnon has appeared in various videos produced and published by Above Average.
What kind of content did Kate McKinnon create with Above Average?
Kate McKinnon appeared in comedy sketches produced by Above Average.
When did Kate McKinnon start working with Above Average?
While the exact start date is unclear, some of her earliest collaborations with Above Average appeared around 2012.
Is Kate McKinnon a founder or owner of Above Average?
No, Above Average was founded by Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video.
What is Kate McKinnon's most well-known work outside of Above Average?
Kate McKinnon is best known for her decade-long run as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL).
What is the connection between Above Average and Saturday Night Live?
Both Above Average and Saturday Night Live have connections to Lorne Michaels. Above Average was founded by his company Broadway Video, and Michaels is the creator and long-time producer of SNL.
Did Kate McKinnon's work with Above Average predate her time on SNL?
Some of Kate McKinnon's work with Above Average appears to have been created before or around the same time as her early years on SNL.
What type of comedy is Kate McKinnon known for on Above Average?
Similar to her SNL work, Kate McKinnon often portrays quirky and eccentric characters in her Above Average sketches.
Where is Above Average based?
Above Average is a New York-based comedy production company.
What are Kate McKinnon's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Kate YouTube channels collectively have over 8.2M subscribers, more than 20,395.2M views, and have uploaded over 79.5K videos.
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Last name
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Years active
2015 - present
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