Michael McKean

Acting

Michael McKean

Born 17 October 1947 · New York City, New York, USA · 79

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

Highlights

Better Call Saul2015 · Series · Chuck McGill
Friends1994 · Series · Mr. Rastatter
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Jerry Rude (voice)
Smallville2001 · Series · Perry White
The X-Files1993 · Series · Morris Fletcher
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Kurt Sandow

Filmography

Movies

110 films

In Memoriam2026 · Film
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues2025 · Film · David St. Hubbins
No Friends2025 · Film · Leon Rastatter
Jerry & Marge Go Large2022 · Film · Howard
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story2022 · Film · Sleazy MC
My Little Pony: A New Generation2021 · Film · Argyle (voice)
Playing God2021 · Film · Frank
Pink Skies Ahead2020 · Film · Richard
Daddio2019 · Film · Paul
The Meddler2016 · Film · Mark
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns2013 · Film · Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)
10 Rules for Sleeping Around2013 · Film · Jeffrey Fields
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 22013 · Film · Bartholomew Wolper (voice)
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 12012 · Film · Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)
The Words2012 · Film · Nelson Wylie
Pure Country 2: The Gift2010 · Film · Angel Joseph
Whatever Works2009 · Film · Joe - Boris' Friend #3
Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead2009 · Film · David St. Hubbins
Adventures of Power2008 · Film · Harlan
The Thick of It2007 · Film · Glen Glahm
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen2007 · Film · Kalgoron (voice)
The Grand2007 · Film · Steve Lavisch
Joshua2007 · Film · Chester
The Year Without a Santa Claus2006 · Film · Snow Miser
For Your Consideration2006 · Film · Lane Iverson
Relative Strangers2006 · Film · Ken Hyman
Open Wide: Tooth School Inside2006 · Film · Dr. Flossman (voice)
The Producers2005 · Film · Prison Trustee
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Music Edition2004 · Film · David St. Hubbins
And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself2003 · Film · William Christy Cabanne
A Mighty Wind2003 · Film · Jerry Palter
Haunted Lighthouse 4-D2003 · Film · Captain Van Legge
100 Mile Rule2002 · Film · Howard
Auto Focus2002 · Film · Video Executive
The Guru2002 · Film · Dwain
Slap Her... She's French2002 · Film · Monsieur Duke
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II2002 · Film · Sarousch (voice)
Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street2001 · Film · Mr. Bream (voice)
My First Mister2001 · Film · Bob
Dr. Dolittle 22001 · Film · Bird (voice)
Teddy Bears' Picnic2001 · Film · Porterfield 'Porty' Pendleton
Never Again2001 · Film · Alex The Transvestite
Little Nicky2000 · Film · Chief of Police
Best in Show2000 · Film · Stefan Vanderhoof
Beautiful2000 · Film · Lance DeSalvo
Catching Up with Marty DiBergi2000 · Film · David St. Hubbins
Snowden's Christmas1999 · Film · Drummer (voice)
Mystery, Alaska1999 · Film · Mr. Walsh
Teaching Mrs. Tingle1999 · Film · Principal Potter
True Crime1999 · Film · Réverend Shillerman
Kill the Man1999 · Film · Mr. Livingston
101 Dalmatians Christmas1998 · Film · Jasper Badun
With Friends Like These1998 · Film · Maxwell Hersh
Archibald the Rainbow Painter1998 · Film · J.P. Bigelow
Small Soldiers1998 · Film · Insaniac / Freakenstein (voice)
Final Justice1998 · Film · Merle Hammond
The Pass1998 · Film · Willie L.
Casper: A Spirited Beginning1997 · Film · Bill Case
Still Breathing1997 · Film · New Mark
No Strings Attached1997 · Film · Elliot Lewis
Nothing to Lose1997 · Film · Phillip "P.B." Barrow
That Darn Cat1997 · Film · Peter Randall
Jungle Cubs (Volume 1): Born to be Wild1996 · Film · (Voice)
Jack1996 · Film · Paulie
The Sunshine Boys1996 · Film · Scott Grogan
The Pompatus of Love1996 · Film · Sitcom Star
Edie & Pen1996 · Film · Rick
The Brady Bunch Movie1995 · Film · Mr. Larry Dittmeyer
Radioland Murders1994 · Film · Rick Rochester
Across the Moon1994 · Film · Frank
Airheads1994 · Film · Milo Jackson
MacShayne: Final Roll of the Dice1994 · Film · Ozzie Evans
Coneheads1993 · Film · Gorman Seedling, INS Deputy Commissioner
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out1992 · Film · David St. Hubbins / Jerry Palter
Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica1992 · Film · David St. Hubbins
Man Trouble1992 · Film · Eddy Revere
Memoirs of an Invisible Man1992 · Film · George Talbot
Amnesty International's Big 301991 · Film · David St. Hubbins
True Identity1991 · Film · Harvey Cooper
Murder in High Places1991 · Film · Pettibone
Book of Love1990 · Film · Adult Jack Twiller
Flashback1990 · Film · Hal Cresciman
The Big Picture1989 · Film · Emmet Sumner
Hider in the House1989 · Film · Phil Dreyer
Earth Girls Are Easy1988 · Film · Woody
Portrait of a White Marriage1988 · Film · Reverend Alfred 'Alfie' Prufrock
Short Circuit 21988 · Film · Fred Ritter
A Father's Homecoming1988 · Film · Michael Fields
Planes, Trains and Automobiles1987 · Film · State Trooper
Daniel and the Towers1987 · Film · Wexler Hatch
Double Agent1987 · Film · Jason Starr / Warren Starbinder
Light of Day1987 · Film · Bu Montgomery
Davy Crockett1986 · Film · Mr. Wallace
Johnny Appleseed1986 · Film · Mac Macintosh
Jumpin' Jack Flash1986 · Film · Leslie (uncredited)
Classified Love1986 · Film · Pete Newly
The Hear 'n Aid Sessions1986 · Film · David St. Hubbins [Spinal Tap]
The History of White People in America: Volume II1986 · Film · Rev. Alfred 'Alfie' Prufrock
Clue1985 · Film · Mr. Green
D.A.R.Y.L.1985 · Film · Andy Richardson
This Is Spinal Tap1984 · Film · David St. Hubbins
Imps*1983 · Film · Fritz #2
Young Doctors in Love1982 · Film · Dr. Simon August
Spinal Tap: The Final Tour1981 · Film · David St. Hubbins
Likely Stories Vol. 11981 · Film
Used Cars1980 · Film · Eddie Winslow
19411979 · Film · Willy
The T.V. Show1979 · Film
More Than Friends1978 · Film · Terry Christopher
Cracking Up1977 · Film

Filmography

Series

74 shows

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America2026 · Series · Michael Finney
The Diplomat2023 · Series · President William Rayburn
Rugrats2021 · Series · Grandpa Lou Pickles (voice)
Breeders2020 · Series · Michael
Good Omens2019 · Series · Sergeant Shadwell
The Good Place2016 · Series · Doug Forcett
Billions2016 · Series · Melville Revere
Grace and Frankie2015 · Series · Jack
Better Call Saul2015 · Series · Chuck McGill
The 7D2014 · Series · Uncle Humidor (voice)
Family Tree2013 · Series · Keith Chadwick
Veep2012 · Series · Governor Ballentine
Homeland2011 · Series · Jeffrey Turner
ThunderCats2011 · Series · Vultaire (voice)
Happy Endings2011 · Series · Big Dave
Off the Map2011 · Series · Ed Greenman
Glory Daze2010 · Series · Stu
Castle2009 · Series · Victor Baron
Childrens Hospital2008 · Series · Death
Help Me Help You2006 · Series
The Unit2006 · Series · Dr. Donald Metz
Hopeless Pictures2005 · Series
Catscratch2005 · Series · Groink (voice)
American Dad!2005 · Series · Emperor Zing (voice)
Boston Legal2004 · Series · Dwight Biddle
Justice League2001 · Series · The Sportsman / Sgt. O'Shaughnessey (voice)
Smallville2001 · Series · Perry White
Alias2001 · Series · Atticus Liddell
Oswald2001 · Series · Louie (voice)
The Lone Gunmen2001 · Series
The Zeta Project2001 · Series
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law2000 · Series · Evelyn Spyro Throckmorton (voice)
As Told by Ginger2000 · Series · Bobby Lightfoot (voice)
Curb Your Enthusiasm2000 · Series · Matt Tessler
The Huntress2000 · Series
Strip Mall2000 · Series
Clerks2000 · Series · Professor Ram / Creepy Old Guy (voice)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Kurt Sandow
SpongeBob SquarePants1999 · Series · Captain Frostymug (voice)
Family Guy1999 · Series · Pengrove Pig / Andy Rooney / Camel Salesman (voice)
Batman Beyond1999 · Series · Ian Peek (voice)
Providence1999 · Series · Sherman Smith
Veronica's Closet1997 · Series · Dave Whitby
The Weird Al Show1997 · Series · Miner
The New Batman Adventures1997 · Series · 50's Joker (voice)
101 Dalmatians: The Series1997 · Series · Jasper Badun (voice)
Hey Arnold!1996 · Series
Jungle Cubs1996 · Series
Road Rovers1996 · Series · Dr. Jeffrey Otitus (voice)
Tracey Takes On...1996 · Series · Barry
Mr. Show with Bob and David1995 · Series · Professor Peens
Caroline in the City1995 · Series · Father Damian
Pinky and the Brain1995 · Series · Toll Collector (voice)
Star Trek: Voyager1995 · Series · The Clown
Friends1994 · Series · Mr. Rastatter
Duckman1994 · Series · Bob Hiney (voice)
The Nanny1993 · Series · Noel Babcock
Boy Meets World1993 · Series · Jedediah Lawrence
Animaniacs1993 · Series · Spink (voice)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993 · Series · Dr. Fabian Leek
The X-Files1993 · Series · Morris Fletcher
Sessions1991 · Series · Dan Carver
Morton & Hayes1991 · Series · Director
Dinosaurs1991 · Series · Officer Bettleheim (voice)
Law & Order1990 · Series · Bill Nolan
Dream On1990 · Series · Gibby Fiske
Grand1990 · Series · Tom Smithson
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Jerry Rude (voice)
Tall Tales & Legends1985 · Series · Mac Macintosh
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Ross McKay
Goodtime Girls1980 · Series
Laverne & Shirley1976 · Series · Lenny
Happy Days1974 · Series
Sesame Street1969 · Series · Vergil Von Vivaldi