Biography
Adam McKay is a filmmaker and producer who has written and directed the comedy features ANCHORMAN, TALLADEGA NIGHTS, STEP BROTHERS, THE OTHER GUYS, and ANCHORMAN 2: THE LEGEND CONTINUES.
Through Gary Sanchez Productions, which he founded with Will Ferrell, McKay produced TAMMY, THE CAMPAIGN, HANSEL AND GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERS, and Leslye Hedland's first feature BACHELORETTE.
His producing projects include WELCOME TO ME, GET HARD, DADDY'S HOME and HANSEL AND GRETEL 2.
McKay is a co-founder of the comedy website Funny or Die. He started writing and performing at Second City Theater in Chicago and was a co-founder of the Upright Citizen's Brigade before going on to become head writer at "Saturday Night Live." He is also a frequent contributor to the Huffington Post.
IFC Films
Producer
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2025 |
Flesh of the Gods |
Toni Erdmann |
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2024 |
Bad Blood |
2023 |
Three Mississippi |
2022 |
Fresh |
The Menu |
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2021 |
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar |
Don't Look Up |
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2019 |
Booksmart |
Hustlers |
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2018 |
Holmes & Watson |
Ibiza |
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Vice |
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2017 |
Daddy's Home 2 |
The House |
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2016 |
The Boss |
2015 |
Daddy's Home |
Get Hard |
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Sleeping with Other People |
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2014 |
Tammy |
2013 |
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues |
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters |
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2012 |
Bachelorette |
Casa de mi Padre |
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The Campaign |
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Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie |
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2010 |
The Other Guys |
The Virginity Hit |
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2009 |
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard |
Documentaries | |
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2023 |
Be Brave |
Short | |
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2008 |
Prop 8: The Musical |
2007 |
Good Cop, Baby Cop |
The Landlord |
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The Procedure |
Director
Movies | |
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2024 |
Bad Blood |
2021 |
Don't Look Up |
2018 |
Vice |
2015 |
The Big Short |
2013 |
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues |
2010 |
The Other Guys |
2008 |
Step Brothers |
2006 |
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby |
2004 |
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy |
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie |
Series | |
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2022 |
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty |
The Swan (S01E01) |
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2018 |
Succession |
Celebration (S01E01) |
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2009 |
Eastbound & Down |
Chapter 5 (S01E05) |
Documentaries | |
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2013 |
Lifecasters (TV movie) |
Shows | |
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2004 |
2004 MTV Movie Awards |
Music videos | |
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2004 |
Anchorman: Afternoon Delight |
Short | |
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2011 |
Kenny Powers: The K-Swiss MFCEO |
2007 |
Good Cop, Baby Cop |
The Landlord |
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The Procedure |
Screenwriter
Movies | |
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2021 |
Don't Look Up |
2018 |
Vice |
2015 |
Ant-Man |
The Big Short |
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2013 |
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues |
2008 |
Step Brothers |
2006 |
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby |
2004 |
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy |
Series | |
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2014 |
Bad Judge |
Documentaries | |
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2014 |
We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss |
Short | |
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2007 |
Good Cop, Baby Cop |
The Procedure |
Actor
Movies | |
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2010 |
The Other Guys |
2008 |
Step Brothers |
2006 |
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby |
2004 |
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy |
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie |
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2003 |
Pushing Tom |
Series | |
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2007 |
Human Giant |
Documentaries | |
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2018 |
Hal |
2017 |
Behind the Scenes - a.f. |
2016 |
Getting Real: Recreating an Era |
In the Tranches: Casting |
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The Big Leap: Adam McKay |
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The House of Cards: The Rise of the Fall |
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Unlikely Heroes: The Characters |
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1999 |
Saturday Night Live 25 (TV movie) |
Short | |
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2009 |
The Smallest Co%k in Porn |
2007 |
Good Cop, Baby Cop |
The Landlord |
Creator
Series | |
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2010 |
Funny or Die Presents... |
Performer
Fans
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