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Canada Mark McKinney is an actor, writer, and producer known for his extensive career in sketch comedy and television, including 'The Kids in the Hall' and 'Superstore.'
Sphere Media announced a new development deal with Mark McKinney, known for his roles in 'Kids In The Hall,' 'SNL,' and 'Superstore.' This partnership signifies a collaboration for new content creation.
Mark McKinney partnered with CTV for the original comedy series 'Mark McKinney Needs A Hobby.' The series follows McKinney as he explores various pastimes, produced by Sphere Media in association with CTV.
Mark McKinney signed with APA for representation. The multi-hyphenate was starring as Glenn on the NBC sitcom 'Superstore,' which was in its fifth season at the time of the signing.
Mark McKinney was born on June 26, 1959, in Ottawa, Ontario, to a diplomat father, Russell, and an architectural writer mother, Chloe. His early life involved significant travel, attending schools in cities such as Trinidad, Paris, and Washington, D.C. He briefly studied political science at Memorial University of Newfoundland before pursuing a career in comedy. McKinney began his comedy journey with the Loose Moose Theatre Company in Calgary, Alberta, where he met Bruce McCulloch. Together, they formed ‘The Audience,’ a comedy team that later led them to Toronto where they joined Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald, ultimately forming the iconic sketch comedy troupe, The Kids in the Hall, alongside Scott Thompson in 1985.
Mark McKinney’s career progressed significantly with ‘The Kids in the Hall’ TV series, which ran from 1988 to 1995. During this period, he co-created, wrote, and starred in numerous sketches, developing memorable characters. After the show’s initial run, McKinney joined the cast of ‘Saturday Night Live’ from 1995 to 1997 as a repertory player, where he showcased his versatility through recurring characters and celebrity impersonations. He has also appeared in various films, including ‘A Night at the Roxbury’ (1998) and ‘Superstar’ (1999), often collaborating with his Kids in the Hall colleague, Bruce McCulloch. From 2003 to 2006, McKinney co-created, wrote, and starred in the series ‘Slings & Arrows,’ earning critical acclaim.
More recently, McKinney became widely recognized for his role as Glenn Sturgis on NBC’s ‘Superstore,’ which aired from 2015 to 2021. This role further expanded his reach to a broader audience. In 2022, he reunited with ‘The Kids in the Hall’ for an eight-episode revival on Amazon Prime. His consistent work in television and film demonstrates a sustained career in comedy and acting. In 2024, he hosted the documentary series ‘Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby’ for CTV, exploring various pastimes across North America. He continues to take on diverse roles, including appearing as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in ‘This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ in 2025.
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