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[[Image:Mckean.jpg|thumb|300px|Michael McKean]] |
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| − | '''Michael McKean''' (b. 1947) is a character actor best known as Lenny on ''Laverne and Shirley'' and as part of the fictional band Spinal Tap. He was a frequent guest voice on ''[[Dinosaurs]]''. |
+ | '''Michael McKean''' (b. 1947) is a character actor best known as Lenny on ''Laverne and Shirley'' and as part of the fictional band [[This Is Spinal Tap|Spinal Tap]]. He was a frequent guest voice on ''[[Dinosaurs]]''. |
| − | In ''[[Sesame Street]]'' [[Season 41]], he plays [[Virgil von Vivaldi]] in [[Episode 4234]]. |
+ | In ''[[Sesame Street]]'' [[Season 41 (2010)|Season 41]], he plays [[Virgil von Vivaldi]] in [[Episode 4234]]. |
| − | McKean has often worked with his close friends Christopher Guest and [[Harry Shearer]] on films including ''This Is Spinal Tap'', ''A Mighty Wind'' (for which McKean was nominated for an [[Academy Award]] for best song), and ''For Your Consideration'', as well as Guest's ''Best in Show''. |
+ | McKean has often worked with his close friends Christopher Guest and [[Harry Shearer]] on films including ''This Is Spinal Tap'', ''A Mighty Wind'' (for which McKean was nominated for an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] for best song), and ''For Your Consideration'', as well as Guest's ''Best in Show''. |
| − | In [[1994]], McKean became the oldest person ever to join ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' as a cast member. Other television work includes guest spots on ''[[Superman|Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman]]'', ''[[Law & Order]]'', , ''[[Happy Days]]'', ''[[Friends ( |
+ | In [[1994]], McKean became the oldest person ever to join ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' as a cast member. Other television work includes guest spots on ''[[Superman|Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman]]'', ''[[Law & Order]]'', , ''[[Happy Days]]'', ''[[Friends (series)|Friends]]'', ''[[Alias]]'', ''Smallville'' (as Perry White), and ''[[Star Trek|Star Trek: Voyager]]''. |
[[Broadway]] shows include ''Hairspray'' (as a replacement for Edna Turnblad, a role originated by [[Harvey Fierstein]]), and ''The Pajama Game'' (with [[Harry Connick Jr.]]), while film credits include ''[[The Producers]]'', ''Planes, Trains & Automobiles'' (with [[Steve Martin]] and [[John Candy]]), and ''Clue'' (with [[Tim Curry]] and [[Christopher Lloyd]]). |
[[Broadway]] shows include ''Hairspray'' (as a replacement for Edna Turnblad, a role originated by [[Harvey Fierstein]]), and ''The Pajama Game'' (with [[Harry Connick Jr.]]), while film credits include ''[[The Producers]]'', ''Planes, Trains & Automobiles'' (with [[Steve Martin]] and [[John Candy]]), and ''Clue'' (with [[Tim Curry]] and [[Christopher Lloyd]]). |
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==Credits== |
==Credits== |
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| − | '''Dinosaurs''': [[Ansel]], [[ |
+ | '''Dinosaurs''': [[Ansel]], [[Officer Bettelheim]], [[Bryant]], [[Dr. Herder]], [[Guy in Lab Coat]], [[Hank (dinosaur)|Hank]], [[Inspector]], [[Kyle (Dinosaurs)|Kyle]], [[Les]], [[Mr. Myman]], [[Parish]] (all voice only) |
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Revision as of 05:59, 16 March 2019
Michael McKean as Virgil Von Vivaldi
Michael McKean
Michael McKean (b. 1947) is a character actor best known as Lenny on Laverne and Shirley and as part of the fictional band Spinal Tap. He was a frequent guest voice on Dinosaurs.
In Sesame Street Season 41, he plays Virgil von Vivaldi in Episode 4234.
McKean has often worked with his close friends Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer on films including This Is Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind (for which McKean was nominated for an Academy Award for best song), and For Your Consideration, as well as Guest's Best in Show.
In 1994, McKean became the oldest person ever to join Saturday Night Live as a cast member. Other television work includes guest spots on Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Law & Order, , Happy Days, Friends, Alias, Smallville (as Perry White), and Star Trek: Voyager.
Broadway shows include Hairspray (as a replacement for Edna Turnblad, a role originated by Harvey Fierstein), and The Pajama Game (with Harry Connick Jr.), while film credits include The Producers, Planes, Trains & Automobiles (with Steve Martin and John Candy), and Clue (with Tim Curry and Christopher Lloyd).
As a voice actor, McKean has been heard on Animaniacs, Batman Beyond, The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Jungle Cubs.
Credits
Dinosaurs: Ansel, Officer Bettelheim, Bryant, Dr. Herder, Guy in Lab Coat, Hank, Inspector, Kyle, Les, Mr. Myman, Parish (all voice only)