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Kevin McDonald Biography

Birth Name:Kevin Hamilton McDonald

Birth Place:Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Profession Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

Quote: "Sometimes I think I can act, and sometimes I think I can't․ Once I get over that barrier I think I'll be fine․"
Quote: "(On "The Kids in the Hall") "We just wanted to make our own universe․ It wasn't even conscious․ Sometimes it was conscious, but that's not the way we think․""
Has provided the voice of several animated characters for shows including "Catscratch" and "Invader Zim․"
Has guest-starred in several primetime TV shows, including "Seinfeld," "That '70s Show" and "Friends․"
First major TV endeavor was the 1984 sketch series "The Kids in the Hall," which he co-created along with actor Dave Foley
Made an appearance in hip-hop duo Outkast's music video "Roses․"
Is known to follow a meat-free diet

1989Gemini-Best Performance in a Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series: winner
1989Gemini-Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series: winner
1990Gemini-Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series: winner
1992Gemini-Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble): nominated
1993CableACE-Comedy Series: nominated
1993Gemini-Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble): winner
1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1994Gemini-Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series: nominated
1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1995Gemini-Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series: nominated
1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1996Gemini-Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble): nominated
1996Gemini-Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series: nominated
1998Silver Hugo-Best Documentary: winner
2012Audience Award-Best Documentary: winner
2020Best Supporting Actor-: winner
2020Best Ensemble Cast-Best Ensemble Cast, Feature Film: winner