Adam McKay
American director, producer and writer
- Age
- 58years old
- Born
- 17 April 1968Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Aries
- Years active
- 2004–2026
Known for
About Adam McKay
Adam McKay is an American director, producer and writer. They were born on 17 April 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their career spans 34 titles, among them The Dictator (2012), Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (2012) and Ant-Man (2015).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Adam McKay is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); in all, 34 films over 22 years. They have worked as producer in 31, writer in 11, director in 8 and actor in 4. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Dictator (2012), with 81 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 25 titles. The person they have worked with most is Will Ferrell, on 28 films, among them Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters and Vice.
Latest work
Full filmography (34)- 2026
- 2022
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2019
- 2018
Where to watch Adam McKay
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2012
- 2012
- 2015
- 2015
- 2021
- 2018
- 2010
- 2008
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Adam McKay films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Booksmart 2019
- The Big Short 2015
- Don't Look Up 2021
- Ant-Man 2015
- Tammy 2014
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Shira Piven
- Siblings
- Jeremy Piven
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2 nominations
- Golden Globes 1 nomination
- BAFTA Awards 1 nomination
- Emmy Awards 1 nomination
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Questions about Adam McKay
How old is Adam McKay?
Adam McKay is 58 years old: born on 17 April 1968 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who has Adam McKay been married to?
Adam McKay was married to Shira Piven.
What are the best Adam McKay films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Adam McKay films are Booksmart (2019, 7.9), The Big Short (2015, 7.7) and Don't Look Up (2021, 7.4).
How many films and TV shows has Adam McKay been in?
MovieNCo lists 34 films for Adam McKay, from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) to Thrash (2026).
How many awards has Adam McKay won?
Adam McKay has 5 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 2 nominations; Golden Globes, 1 nomination; BAFTA Awards, 1 nomination; Emmy Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Adam McKay's star sign?
Adam McKay is a Aries: born on 17 April.