Biography
Kate McKinnon Berthold (born January 6, 1984), known professionally as Kate McKinnon, is an impressionist, mimic, actress, and voice actress.
She is best known for appearing on the shows ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘The Big Gay Sketch Show.’
Kate McKinnon is also known for her ability to imitate celebrities like Justin Bieber and Hillary Clinton.
She rose to fame after landing a role in ‘Ghostbusters: Answer the Call,’ as Dr. Jillian Holtzmann, which was released in 2016.
She has also appeared in comedies like ‘Ted 2’ and ‘Sisters.’ She has voiced characters in several movies like ‘Finding Dory’ and ‘The Angry Birds Movie.’
She is the brand ambassador for ‘Ford Focus’, a car segment of Ford Motor Company. Kate McKinnon has won many awards for her talent and intelligence.
She has also been nominated for the ‘Primetime Emmy’ five times in the categories of ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series’ and ‘Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics’.
Kate McKinnon has always been outspoken and honest about her sexuality. She is a proud lesbian who works to improve the lives of LGBT and other communities.
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| Full name: | Kate McKinnon Berthold |
| Stage name: | Kate McKinnon |
| Born: | January 6, 1984 (age 40) |
| Place of birth: | Sea Cliff, New York, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.61 meters |
| Parents: | Laura Campbell, Michael Thomas Berthold |
| Siblings: | Emily Lynne Berthold |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Marla Mindelle |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Marla Mindelle |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Actress • Television Personality |
| Net worth: | 9 million US dollars |
Early life
Michael Thomas Berthold and Laura Campbell gave birth to Kate McKinnon Berthold on January 6, 1984.
She was born in the town of Sea Cliff on Long Island, New York and has a younger sister named Emily Lynne Berthold.
Their father, Michael, died when she was eighteen and the two sisters were raised in Sea Cliff.
Education
Kate McKinnon graduated from North Shore High School in 2002 and went on to study theater at Columbia University. She co-founded the Tea Party, a musical improv comedy group, while at Columbia.
She was a member of Prangstgrüp, a college prankster group that planned and recorded elaborate pranks. Kate McKinnon appeared in two Varsity shows before graduating in 2006.
Kate McKinnon can also perform dance and drama, and plays the cello, guitar and piano.
Career
Kate McKinnon first appeared on Logo TV’s The Big Gay Sketch Show in 2007, playing Fitzwilliam in seasons one through three. Her character was a British teenage boy in desperate need of a vagina.
Her success on the show led to her being invited to perform live comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York in 2008, where she gained attention.
Kate McKinnon has also voiced characters in The Venture Bros, Lobotomy, and Ugly Americans. In 2016, she was cast as Jillian Holtzmann in the all-female remake of Ghostbusters.
She also appeared in the films Lunch Witch and Magic School Bus as Miss Frizzle. In 2017, Kate McKinnon will play Pippa in Rough Night.
Kate McKinnon made her Saturday Night Live debut in 2016 and was quickly promoted to a main cast member. She has played a variety of characters on Saturday Night Live, with some of her most famous roles including Ellen DeGeneres.
Shakira, among others. Hillary Clinton appeared with her on the campaign trail at the start of season 41. Kate McKinnon portrayed Hillary Clinton, whom she admires. She has done 48 celebrity impersonations and over 400 sketches for Saturday Night Live.
Prize
Kate McKinnon was nominated for a 2016 PrimeTime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.
Personal life
Kate McKinnon is dating actress Marla Mindelle.
Indigo Squirrels was formed by two girls in 2015, but the band has only performed one concert.
Kate McKinnon also refuses to use social media platforms, citing concerns about misrepresenting her true feelings.
Net worth
According to our information, “Saturday Night Live” cast member, actress and comedian Kate McKinnon has a net worth of $9 million.
Social media
Kate McKinnon is on social media, but she doesn’t reveal her identity because she wants to keep it private. However, her Instagram account is secret. Instagram @k.atemckinnon.
