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Mark McKinney Biography

Birth Name:Mark Douglas Brown McKinney

Birth Place:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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

Fast Facts

Starred in the series "Slings and Arrows," for which he received numerous awards including three Gemini Awards and three Writers Guild of Canada Awards
His role on "The Kids in the Hall" brought him high praise and recognition, in addition to numerous nominations and awards, including three Primetime Emmy nominations and four Gemini Awards
Began his comedy career at the Loose Moose Theatre Company in Calgary, at which he met Bruce McCulloch and the two formed the comedy duo "The Audience․"
He along with Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald and Scott Thompson formed "The Kids in the Hall" comedy sketch group, starring in the series for all five of its seasons
He and the other members of "The Kids in the Hall" were all offered spots on "Saturday Night Live," however he was the only one to accept the offer
Two of his films, "Dog Park" and "Superstar," were both directed by his close friend and former "The Kids in the Hall" co-star Bruce McCulloch
While on "Saturday Night Live" he performed numerous celebrity impressions, including Mel Gibson, Al Gore, Jim Carrey and Ellen DeGeneres

Awards

1989Gemini-Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series: winner
1989Gemini-Best Performance in a Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series: winner
1990ACE-Actor in a Comedy 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
2000Canadian Comedy Award-Film - Performance - Male: nominated
2000Genie-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
2004Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series: nominated
2004Gemini-Best Writing in a Dramatic Series: nominated
2004VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor - Canadian Film: nominated
2004WGC Award-Drama Series: nominated
2004WGC Award-Drama Series: winner
2004WGC Award-Drama Series: nominated
2005Canadian Comedy Award-Television - Pretty Funny Writing - Series: winner
2006Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance by a Male - Television: winner
2006Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: winner
2006Gemini-Best Individual Performance in a Comedy Program or Series: winner
2006Gemini-Best Writing in a Dramatic Series: winner
2006WGC Award-Drama Series (One Hour): nominated
2006WGC Award-Drama Series (One Hour): winner
2007Gemini-Best Writing in a Dramatic Series: winner
2007WGA Award (TV)-New Series: nominated
2007WGC Award-Drama Series (One Hour): winner
2009Gemini-Best Comedy Program or Series: nominated
2009Gemini-Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series: nominated
2010WGC Award-Episodic Half-Hour: nominated
2012Canadian Comedy Award-Best Direction - Television Program or Series: nominated
2013Canadian Screen Award-Best Comedy Program or Series: winner
2013Canadian Screen Award-Best Writing in a Comedy Program or Series: winner
2013Canadian Screen Award-Best Writing in a Comedy Program or Series: nominated
2014Canadian Comedy Award-Best TV Show: nominated
2014Canadian Screen Award-Best Writing in a Comedy Program or Series: nominated
2014WGC Award-TV Comedy: nominated
2019Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance in a Feature: nominated
2019Canadian Screen Award-Best Lead Actor, Drama Program or Limited Series: nominated