Michael McKean - Actor Profile

Michael McKean

Acting
Updated: May 08, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 17, 1947
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Michael McKean

Michael McKean (born October 17, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, writer, composer and musician, perhaps best known for Laverne & Shirley, Spinal Tap and Better Call Saul.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Michael McKean Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael McKean reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Michael McKean's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 94% of Michael McKean's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Davy Crockett, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michael McKean Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael McKean's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Davy Crockett (1986) movie poster
★10.0

Davy Crockett: Story of American raccoon-skin-wearing pioneer Davy Crocket on the wild frontier.

Davy Crockett

1986•Family
★10.0
More Than Friends (1978) movie poster
★10.0

More Than Friends: Matty Perlman and Alan Corkus are old friends. He wants them to be more than friends. Sometimes she does too.

More Than Friends

1978•Comedy
★9.0
Arnie the Doughnut (2005) movie poster
★9.0

Arnie the Doughnut: When Mr. Bing buys Arnie in a doughnut shop he must persuade Mr. Bing that a doughnut can be more than just a sweet snac

Arnie the Doughnut

2005•Animation
★8.4
Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers (2019) movie poster
★8.4

Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers: Documentary following the history of America's first cinematographers.

Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers

2019•Documentary
★8.4
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) (2003) movie poster
★8.4

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns): John Flansburgh & John Linnell met in the 1970s as junior high students in Lincoln, Massachusetts. A decade later, their

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)

2003•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael McKean has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Jerry & Marge Go Large Howard Hit Similar →
2022 Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Sleazy MC Hit Similar →
2021 My Little Pony: A New Generation Argyle (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp Self Hit Similar →
2020 The Happy Days of Garry Marshall Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness Self Hit Similar →
2019 Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Daddio Paul Hit Similar →
2013 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2013 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2 Bartholomew Wolper (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Words Nelson Wylie Hit Similar →
2010 Pure Country 2: The Gift Angel Joseph Hit Similar →
2009 Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 Whatever Works Joe - Boris' Friend #3 Hit Similar →
2007 The Thick of It Glen Glahm Super Hit Similar →
2007 Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen Kalgoron (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2005 Arnie the Doughnut Narrator / Arnie the Doughnut (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2005 Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Candor City Hospital Patient Super Hit Similar →
2003 And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself William Christy Cabanne Hit Similar →
2003 Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 A Mighty Wind Jerry Palter Hit Similar →
2002 Auto Focus Video Executive Average Similar →
2001 My First Mister Bob Hit Similar →
2000 Best in Show Stefan Vanderhoof Hit Similar →
1999 True Crime Réverend Shillerman Hit Similar →
1998 With Friends Like These Maxwell Hersh Hit Similar →
1998 Archibald the Rainbow Painter J.P. Bigelow Hit Similar →
1998 Small Soldiers Insaniac / Freakenstein (voice) Hit Similar →
1998 Final Justice Merle Hammond Hit Similar →
1998 The Pass Willie L. Hit Similar →
1997 Still Breathing New Mark Hit Similar →
1997 Nothing to Lose Phillip "P.B." Barrow Hit Similar →
1996 Jungle Cubs (Volume 1): Born to be Wild (Voice) Super Hit Similar →
1994 MacShayne: Final Roll of the Dice Ozzie Evans Super Hit Similar →
1992 Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica David St. Hubbins Super Hit Similar →
1990 Flashback Hal Cresciman Average Similar →
1988 A Father's Homecoming Michael Fields Hit Similar →
1987 Planes, Trains and Automobiles State Trooper Hit Similar →
1986 Davy Crockett Mr. Wallace Super Hit Similar →
1986 Classified Love Pete Newly Hit Similar →
1986 The History of White People in America: Volume II Rev. Alfred 'Alfie' Prufrock Super Hit Similar →
1985 Clue Mr. Green Hit Similar →
1984 This Is Spinal Tap David St. Hubbins Hit Similar →
1981 Likely Stories Vol. 1 - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Used Cars Eddie Winslow Average Similar →
1978 More Than Friends Terry Christopher Super Hit Similar →
1975 Jaws Crowd Voices (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Michael McKean - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael McKean?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael McKean is "Davy Crockett" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Michael McKean acted in?

Michael McKean has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael McKean?

Other notable films include "More Than Friends", "Arnie the Doughnut", and "Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers".

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