Adam McKay
Adam McKay (born April 17, 1968) is an American screenwriter, producer, and director. McKay began his career as a head writer for the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 1995 to 2001. After leaving SNL, McKay collaborated with comedian Will Ferrell on his comedy films Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006), and The Other Guys (2010). Ferrell and McKay later co-wrote and co-produced numerous television series and films, with McKay himself co-producing their website, Funny or Die, through their company, Gary Sanchez Productions.
Aside from working with Ferrell, McKay wrote and directed the satirical films The Big Short (2015), Vice (2018), and Don’t Look Up (2021). McKay won an Academy Award, a BAFTA, and a Critics’ Choice Award for adapting the screenplay of The Big Short. In 2019, McKay founded Hyperobject Industries, a production company.
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Known For
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
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The Other Guys
2010
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Step Brothers
2008
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006
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Saturday Night Live
1975
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Saturday Night Live
1975
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Saturday Night Live
1975
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Saturday Night Live
1975
Not in library
Saturday Night Live
1975
Not in library
Saturday Night Live
1975
Acting
2021
Directors on Directors
as Self
(1 episode)
2020
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
as Self
2020
Bottomless Brunch at Colman's
as Self
(1 episode)
2019
Hal
as Self
2017
The History of Comedy
as Self
(14 episodes)
2016
A.C. Green: Iron Virgin
as Producer
2015
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
as Self
2015
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self
(1 episode)
2014
This Is Comedy
as Himself
2010
The Other Guys
as Dirty Mike
2008
Step Brothers
as Man without Glasses
2007
The Landlord
as Friend
2007
Good Cop, Baby Cop
as Policeman
2007
Green Team
as Erin Gossamer
2007
Girl Missing
as Detective "Sally" LaSalle
2007
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
as Self
2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
as Terry Cheveaux
2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Custodian
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Custodian
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
(1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Construction Worker / Bob (uncredited)
(1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Frat Boy (uncredited)
(1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Construction Worker / Man (uncredited)
(1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Self / Taddli Audience Member (uncredited)
(1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Audience Member (uncredited)
(2 episodes)
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Scientist (uncredited)
(1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Lab Technician (uncredited)
(1 episode)
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
(1 episode)
1953
The Oscars
as Self
(1 episode)
Directing
2022
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Director
2021
Don't Look Up
Director
2018
Vice
Director
2018
Succession
Director
2015
The Big Short
Director
2014
The Unbelievably Sweet Alpacas
Director
2013
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Director
2010
The Other Guys
Director
2009
Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush
Stage Director
2009
Eastbound & Down
Director
2008
Step Brothers
Director
2007
The Landlord
Director
2007
The Procedure
Director
2007
Good Cop, Baby Cop
Director
2007
Green Team
Director
2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Director
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Director
2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Director
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Untitled Adam McKay/Michael Shanks Mystery Sci-Fi Comedy
Director
—
Kings of America
Director
Writing
2021
Don't Look Up
Story
2021
Don't Look Up
Screenplay
2018
Vice
Writer
2015
Daddy's Home
Screenplay
2015
Ant-Man
Screenplay
2015
The Big Short
Screenplay
2015
Get Hard
Story
2014
The Unbelievably Sweet Alpacas
Writer
2013
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Screenplay
2012
The Campaign
Story
2010
Presidential Reunion
Writer
2010
The Other Guys
Writer
2008
Step Brothers
Screenplay
2008
Step Brothers
Story
2007
The Landlord
Writer
2007
Good Cop, Baby Cop
Writer
2007
The Procedure
Writer
2007
Green Team
Writer
2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Writer
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Writer
2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Writer
1975
Saturday Night Live
Writer
Production
2026
Stormbound
Producer
2025
Asog
Executive Producer
2025
You Need This
Producer
2025
All the Empty Rooms
Executive Producer
2025
Trade Secret
Producer
2025
The Chair Company
Executive Producer
2024
Wild Wild Space
Producer
2024
Men of War
Executive Producer
2024
Union
Executive Producer
2024
Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery
Executive Producer
2024
Pistachio Wars
Executive Producer
2023
Daniel
Producer
2023
Wild Summon
Executive Producer
2023
BS High
Executive Producer
2023
A Lien
Executive Producer
2023
Cobell Energy
Executive Producer
2022
The Menu
Producer
2022
God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty
Executive Producer
2022
Fresh
Producer
2022
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Executive Producer
2022
The Invisible Pilot
Executive Producer
2022
Game Theory with Bomani Jones
Executive Producer
2021
The Oxy Kingpins
Executive Producer
2021
Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar
Producer
2021
Don't Look Up
Producer
2021
Painting With John
Executive Producer
2021
Q: Into the Storm
Executive Producer
2020
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Executive Producer
2020
537 Votes
Executive Producer
2020
Jonathan Scott’s Power Trip
Executive Producer
2020
Motherland: Fort Salem
Executive Producer
2019
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Executive Producer
2019
Booksmart
Executive Producer
2019
Hustlers
Producer
2019
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
Executive Producer
2019
Dead to Me
Executive Producer
2018
Oh Lucy!
Executive Producer
2018
Vice
Producer
2018
Holmes & Watson
Producer
2018
Ibiza
Producer
2018
LA to Vegas
Producer
2018
Succession
Executive Producer
2017
Daddy's Home 2
Producer
2017
The House
Producer
2017
No Activity
Executive Producer
2016
Grimsby
Executive Producer
2016
The Boss
Producer
2016
A.C. Green: Iron Virgin
Executive Producer
2015
Sleeping with Other People
Producer
2015
Get Hard
Producer
2015
A Deadly Adoption
Executive Producer
2015
Daddy's Home
Producer
2015
Welcome to Me
Producer
2015
The Spoils Before Dying
Executive Producer
2014
Tammy
Producer
2014
Bad Judge
Executive Producer
2013
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
Producer
2013
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Producer
2013
Drunk History
Executive Producer
2012
The Dictator
Executive Producer
2012
The Campaign
Producer
2012
Bachelorette
Producer
2012
Casa de Mi Padre
Producer
2011
Fully Loaded
Executive Producer
2010
The Other Guys
Producer
2010
The Virginity Hit
Producer
2010
Funny or Die Presents
Producer
2009
Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush
Executive Producer
2009
Land of the Lost
Executive Producer
2009
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
Producer
2009
Eastbound & Down
Producer
2008
Step Brothers
Executive Producer
2008
Prop 8: The Musical
Producer
2007
The Landlord
Producer
2006
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Executive Producer
—
Breeders
Producer
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J6
Producer
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Plus One
Producer
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The Freshening
Producer
—
Flesh of the Gods
Producer
—
Monsanto
Producer
—
First Ladies
Producer
—
Will
Producer
—
Five
Producer
—
Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel
Producer
—
Untitled Adam McKay/Michael Shanks Mystery Sci-Fi Comedy
Producer
—
Kings of America
Executive Producer
Crew
2019
Newscasters
Thanks
Creator
2010
Big Lake
Creator
2010
Funny or Die Presents
Creator