Kevin McDonald
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․""
- First major TV endeavor was the 1984 sketch series "The Kids in the Hall," which he co-created along with actor Dave Foley
- Has guest-starred in several primetime TV shows, including "Seinfeld," "That '70s Show" and "Friends․"
- Has provided the voice of several animated characters for shows including "Catscratch" and "Invader Zim․"
- Is known to follow a meat-free diet
- Made an appearance in hip-hop duo Outkast's music video "Roses․"
Awards
- 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 ActorWinner
- 2020Best Ensemble Cast - Best Ensemble Cast, Feature Film:Winner