Patrick McKenna

Birth Name:

Patrick McKenna

Birth Place:

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer

Is involved with such charitable organizations and causes as Wheelchair Athletes, Adult ADHD, MS Society, Lupus Canada and McMaster Sick Kids
Won Gemini awards for "Best performance by a Lead Actor in a Comedic Series" and "Best performance by a Lead Actor in a Dramatic Series" on the same night in 1998, becoming the first person to ever do so
Began his acting career with the Second City Theatre Company before branching off on his own as a stand-up comedian
Considers some of the highlights of his comedy career to be opening for Dionne Warwick and Smokey Robinson
Spent fifteen seasons playing his best-known role, the nerdy technology geek Harold on "The Red Green Show․"
Is good friends with comedian Colin Mochrie, who sometimes helps him with his charity fundraising
Married his high school sweetheart in 1983 and started a family with her

1996Gemini - Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble):Nominated
1998Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series:Winner
1998Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role:Winner
1998Gemini - Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series:Winner
2000Gemini - Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series:Nominated
2001Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
2006Gemini - Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series:Nominated
2013Canadian Screen Award - Best Performance in an Animated Program or Series:Nominated
2020Canadian Screen Award - Best Performance, Animation:Nominated
2021Canadian Screen Award - Best Performance, Animation:Nominated
2025Canadian Screen Award - Best Guest Performance, Comedy:Nominated
2025Canadian Screen Award - Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy:Nominated
2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy:Nominated

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