Kevin McDonald facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kevin McDonald
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McDonald in 2012
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Kevin Hamilton McDonald
May 16, 1961 |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Tiffany Lacey
(m. 1993; div. 1995) |
| Parent(s) | Sheila McDonald (mother) Hamilton McDonald (father) |
| Relatives | Sandra McDonald (sister) |
Kevin Hamilton McDonald (born May 16, 1961) is a Canadian actor and comedian. He is famous for being a member of the comedy group The Kids in the Hall. The group had their own popular TV show from 1988 to 1995.
You might know him from his voice work in cartoons. He voiced Agent Wendy Pleakley in the Lilo & Stitch movies and TV shows. He was also the voice of Waffle in Catscratch and the Almighty Tallest Purple in Invader Zim. McDonald has also appeared in live-action shows like That '70s Show as Pastor Dave.
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Early Life and Education
Kevin McDonald was born in Montréal, Québec, Canada. His parents were Sheila and Hamilton McDonald, and he has a younger sister named Sandra. When he was seven, his family moved to Los Angeles, California. They later lived in Toronto, Ontario.
McDonald studied acting for a short time at a community college. One of his teachers, William B. Davis (who played the Cigarette Smoking Man in The X-Files), saw his talent for comedy. He encouraged McDonald to try improv comedy and gave him the phone number for The Second City comedy theater in Toronto. This advice helped launch his comedy career.
Career Highlights
The Kids in the Hall
At The Second City in Toronto, McDonald met his friend Dave Foley. Together, they started the comedy group The Kids in the Hall. The group became very popular for their sketch comedy.
They had their own TV show, The Kids in the Hall, which ran for five seasons. On the show, McDonald played many funny and memorable characters. These included the King of Empty Promises and Sir Simon Milligan.
Acting and Voice Work
After The Kids in the Hall ended, McDonald worked on many other projects. He acted in movies like Boy Meets Girl and Epic Movie, where he played a version of Harry Potter.
He also appeared in many popular TV shows. These include Friends, Seinfeld, Arrested Development, and Corner Gas. He worked with his friend Dave Foley again on the show NewsRadio.
McDonald is well-known for his voice acting in animated shows. Some of his famous voice roles include:
- Agent Wendy Pleakley in the Lilo & Stitch franchise.
- Almighty Tallest Purple in Invader Zim.
- Waffle in Catscratch.
- Ivan, an imaginary friend in Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends.
- Bagel in The Bagel and Becky Show.
Recent Work
McDonald continues to work with the other members of The Kids in the Hall. They have reunited for tours and new TV specials, including a new season of their show in 2022. He also performs his own one-man show, telling stories about his life and career.
