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. This group has performed together in many shows, including their well-known TV series The Kids in the Hall from 1988 to 1995.
Kevin McDonald also played Pastor Dave in That '70s Show. He was a co-pilot in the 2011 web comedy series Papillon. He is also a voice actor in many cartoons. Some of his most famous voice roles include Agent Wendy Pleakley in the Lilo & Stitch movies and shows, Waffle in Catscratch, and Almighty Tallest Purple in Invader Zim.
He also acted with famous comedians like Rodney Dangerfield in the movie The Godson.
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Early Life and Comedy Start
Kevin McDonald was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His father, Hamilton "Hammy" McDonald, sold dental equipment. When Kevin was seven, his family moved to Los Angeles, California. Later, they also lived in Toronto, Ontario. Kevin has a younger sister named Sandra.
When Kevin was 19, his parents divorced. His father faced hard times and even lived in a shelter for a year. Kevin later used the same building to practice with The Kids in the Hall when they were just starting out. His father eventually found a new job and got back on his feet. He passed away in 2004. Kevin later created a one-man show called Hammy and the Kids about his relationship with his father.
Kevin briefly studied acting in college. A professor, William B. Davis (who later played the Cigarette Smoking Man in The X-Files), saw Kevin's talent for comedy. He encouraged Kevin to try improv comedy and gave him the number for The Second City in Toronto.
Kevin's Career Highlights
Kevin McDonald started The Kids in the Hall comedy group with his friend Dave Foley. They met in Toronto at the Second City Training Center. They wrote and performed many comedy sketches together. In their TV show and stage performances, Kevin played several popular characters. These included the King of Empty Promises, Sir Simon Milligan, and Jerry Sizzler. A funny running joke was that Kevin was always trying not to get kicked out of the group.
After their TV show ended in 1994, the five members of the group started their own projects. Kevin McDonald has appeared in movies like Boy Meets Girl. He voiced Pleakley in the Lilo & Stitch series and played Harry Potter in Epic Movie.
On television, he has been in shows like That '70s Show as Pastor Dave. He also appeared in Seinfeld, Friends, NewsRadio, and Arrested Development. Kevin has done a lot of voice acting for cartoons. These include Johnny Bravo, Invader Zim (as Almighty Tallest Purple), The Angry Beavers, Catscratch (as Waffle), and Clerks: The Animated Series. He also voiced an imaginary friend named Ivan in the Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends episode Sight For Sore Eyes.
In 2006, Kevin hosted a special TV show called Sketch with Kevin McDonald. It featured many Canadian sketch comedy groups. Since 2000, Kevin and the other members of The Kids in the Hall have reunited for tours and TV shows. They performed at the 2007 Just for Laughs festival. Kevin also performed his one-man show Hammy and the Kids there.
Notable Roles
Kevin McDonald has had many interesting roles in movies and TV shows. Here are some of his most well-known parts:
Movies
- National Lampoon's Senior Trip (1995) – Travis Lindsey
- Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996) – Dr. Chris Cooper and other characters
- The Godson (1998) – Guppy Calzone
- Galaxy Quest (1999) – Announcer
- Lilo & Stitch (2002) – Agent Wendy Pleakley (Voice)
- Sky High (2005) – Dr. Medulla
- Epic Movie (2007) – Harry Potter
- Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus (2019) – Almighty Tallest Purple (Voice)
- High on Life (2022) – Dr.Giblets (Voice)
Television Shows
- The Kids in the Hall (1988–1995; 2022) – Various characters
- Friends (1997) – Guru Saj
- Seinfeld (1997) – Denim Vest
- That '70s Show (2000–2001) – Pastor Dave
- Invader Zim (2001–2003) – Almighty Tallest Purple (Voice)
- Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003–2006) – Agent Wendy Pleakley (Voice)
- Catscratch (2005–2007) – Waffle (Voice)
- The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town (2010) – Various characters
- Papillon (2011) – Darius
- Amphibia (2019) – Albus Duckweed (Voice)
- Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) – The Director (Voice)
Awards and Nominations
Kevin McDonald has won and been nominated for several awards for his comedy and writing.
- 1989 - Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series - Won
- 1989 - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Variety or Performing Arts Program or Series - Won
- 1990 - Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Comedy or Variety Program or Series - Won
- 1993 - Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Program or Series - Won
- 1998 - Silver Hugo Award for Best Documentary - Won
He was also nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program multiple times in the 1990s.
