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Adam McKay is an American writer, director, comedian, and actor. He is known for his collaborations with Will Ferrell on films such as Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Step Brothers, and The Other Guys. He co-founded the comedy website Funny Or Die.
Mini Bio
Adam McKay is a writer, director, comedian, and producer known for his comedic work, particularly with Will Ferrell, and later for critically acclaimed dramatic films. He is a co-founder of the comedy website Funny Or Die.
Early Life
Adam McKay was born on April 17, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. He attended Penn State University.
Career
McKay was a head writer for Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2001. He frequently collaborated with Will Ferrell, co-writing and directing films like Anchorman, Talladega Nights, and Step Brothers. In 2007, he co-founded the comedy website Funny Or Die. Later, McKay transitioned into directing more dramatic films such as The Big Short and Vice, which garnered critical acclaim and awards recognition.
Personal Life
McKay is married to actress Shira Piven and they have two children.
Awards
McKay won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Big Short. He has also received numerous nominations for his writing and directing work.
Channel Credits
Funny Or Die is a comedy studio creating premium award-winning comedy content featuring top stars and emerging talent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adam McKay's role in Funny Or Die?
Adam McKay is a co-founder of Funny Or Die.
When was the Funny Or Die YouTube channel created?
The Funny Or Die YouTube channel was created in April 2007.
Is Adam McKay involved in creating content for Funny Or Die?
Yes, Adam McKay has been involved in creating content for Funny Or Die as a co-founder and contributor.
What type of content does Funny Or Die produce?
Funny Or Die produces award-winning, premium comedy content featuring today's biggest stars and tomorrow’s freshest voices.
What are Adam McKay's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Adam YouTube channels collectively have over 180.6M subscribers, more than 75,774.5M views, and have uploaded over 238.9K videos.
First name
Adam
Last name
McKay
Birthdate
April 17, 1968
Age 57
Birth location
Philadelphia, PA, US
Location
US
Years active
2007 - present
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