| Adam McKay Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 113 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 17, 1968 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Shira Piven |
Adam McKay is an award-winning American director, producer, screenwriter, and comedian who has helmed films like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Vice (2018), The Big Short (2015), Don’t Look Up (2021), etc. He has more than 1 million followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Adam McKay
Nick Name
Ghost Panther
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Denver, Colorado, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Adam graduated from Great Valley High School in 1986.
He studied at the Pennsylvania State University for 1 year. Later, he attended Temple University but dropped out before he could graduate with a degree in English.
Occupation
Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Comedian
Net Worth
Adam’s net worth was $60 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Large
Height
6 ft 5 in or 195.5 lbs
Weight
113 kg or 249 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Adam has dated –
- Shira Piven (1999-Present) – The Big Short director married Shira Piven, a writer and director herself, in 1999. They have 2 daughters together named Pearl McKay and Lili Rose McKay.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has English and Irish ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
However, his hair has turned salt-and-pepper due to his advancing age.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Mole on the side of his face
- Large stature
Adam McKay Favorite Things
- Word – Casual
- Comedy Film – The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Source – Vanity Fair, Lifestyle.livemint.com
Adam McKay Facts
- In 2007, he cast his 20-month-old daughter Pearl as a foul-mouthed drunk landlady opposite Will Ferrell in a viral sketch titled ‘The Landlord’. The video has more than 7 million views on YouTube as of early 2022.
- He was the head writer at Saturday Night Live from 1996 until 2001 and was succeeded by his good friend, Tina Fey.
- Adam and his frequent collaborator Will Ferrell‘s friendship of nearly 25 years sadly ended in 2019 over a casting decision.
- He is the brother-in-law of actor Jeremy Piven, who is famous for playing Ari Gold in Entourage.
Featured Image by Harald Krichel / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 4.0
