Adam McKay

American filmmaker (born 1968)
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Summary

Adam McKay is a human[1]. He was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on April 17, 1968[3]. He worked as a film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], actor[7], and television producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,715 views/month, #4,076 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Adam McKay was born on April 17, 1968[3].
  • Adam McKay was married to Shira Piven[10].
  • Adam McKay held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Adam McKay's native language[12].
  • Adam McKay's professions included film director[4].
  • Adam McKay's professions included screenwriter[5].
  • Adam McKay's professions included film producer[6].
  • Adam McKay worked as an actor[7].
  • Adam McKay worked as a television producer[8].
  • Adam McKay worked as a director[13].
  • Adam McKay was educated at Pennsylvania State University[14].
  • Adam McKay's education included a stint at Temple University[15].
  • Adam McKay was educated at Great Valley High School[16].
  • Adam McKay was educated at iO Theater[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Adam McKay is The Other Guys[18].
  • Adam McKay received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[19].
  • Adam McKay was a member of Writers Guild of America, East[20].
  • Adam McKay is recorded as male[21].
  • Adam McKay's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Adam McKay's Commons category is recorded as Adam McKay[23].
  • Adam McKay's family name is recorded as McKay[24].
  • Adam McKay's given name is recorded as Adam[25].
  • Adam McKay's relative is recorded as Jeremy Piven[26].
  • Adam McKay studied under Del Close[27].

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Origins and Family

Adam McKay was born in Philadelphia[2]. He was born on April 17, 1968[3]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Pennsylvania State University[14], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1855[30], headquartered in Penn State University Park[31]; Temple University[15], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1884[34]; Great Valley High School[16], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1962[37]; and iO Theater[17], a theatre building[38], in United States[39], founded in 1981[40]. Adam McKay studied under Del Close[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], actor[7], television producer[8], and director[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Adam McKay is The Other Guys[18].

Recognition

Adam McKay received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[19].

Personal Life

Among Adam McKay's spouses was Shira Piven[10].

Why It Matters

Adam McKay ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,715 views/month, #4,076 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

He has been cited as an influence by Luan Gallagher[43], an actor[44], b. 2000[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the American Film Institute Awards[47], specialised in acting[48].

FAQs

Where was Adam McKay born?

Born in Philadelphia[2].

Who was Adam McKay married to?

Adam McKay's spouses include Shira Piven[10].

What did Adam McKay do for work?

Adam McKay worked as film director[4], screenwriter[5], film producer[6], actor[7], and television producer[8].

Where did Adam McKay go to school?

Adam McKay was educated at Pennsylvania State University[14], Temple University[15], Great Valley High School[16], and iO Theater[17].

What awards did Adam McKay receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[19].

Who did Adam McKay influence?

Adam McKay has been cited as an influence by Luan Gallagher[43].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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