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Kate McKinnon

Kate McKinnon
Born Kathryn McKinnon Berthold
(1984-01-06) January 6, 1984 (age 33)
Sea Cliff, New York, United States
Alma mater Columbia University
Occupation Actress, comedian
Years active 2007–present

Kathryn McKinnon Berthold (born January 6, 1984), known professionally as Kate McKinnon, is an American comedian and actress. She is best known for her sketch comedy work as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and The Big Gay Sketch Show. She played Dr. Jillian Holtzmann in the Ghostbusters reboot.

McKinnon is known for her character work and celebrity impressions. She is known for her impressions of pop singer Justin Bieber, comedian television host Ellen DeGeneres, and politician Hillary Clinton. She has been nominated for four Primetime Emmys, three for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, winning one in 2016, and one for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.

Kathryn McKinnon Berthold was born and raised in Sea Cliff, New York. She is the daughter of Laura Campbell, a parent educator, and Michael Thomas Berthold, an architect. She has a younger sister, Emily. Her father died when she was 18 years old.

As a child, McKinnon played the piano, cello, and guitar. She graduated from North Shore High School in 2002 and from Columbia University in 2006 with a theater major, where she co-founded a comedy group, Tea Party, which focused on musical improv comedy. She was also a member of Prangstgrüp, a similar student comedy group who set up and recorded elaborate college pranks.

In 2007, McKinnon joined the original cast of Logo TV's The Big Gay Sketch Show, where she was a cast member for all three seasons.


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