Kate McKinnon
ActingAbout Kate McKinnon
Kate McKinnon Berthold (born January 6, 1984) is an American actress, comedian, impressionist, and writer. She was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2012 to 2022, where she became known for her character work and celebrity impressions. For her work on the series, she was nominated for ten Primetime Emmy Awards, including one for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics and nine for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, winning in 2016 and 2017. McKinnon starred in the Logo sketch comedy series The Big Gay Sketch Show (2007–2010), voiced lead roles in the PBS Kids animated series Nature Cat (2015–present) and the Netflix animated series The Magic School Bus Rides Again (2017–2021), and portrayed Carole Baskin in the Peacock miniseries Joe vs. Carole (2022). McKinnon has also appeared in numerous films, such as Balls Out (2014), Ghostbusters (2016), Office Christmas Party (2016), Rough Night (2017), The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018), Yesterday (2019), Bombshell (2019), DC League of Super-Pets (2022), and Barbie (2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article Kate McKinnon, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kate McKinnon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Kate McKinnon's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 39% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kate McKinnon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kate McKinnon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kate McKinnon's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kate McKinnon.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | In the Blink of an Eye | Coakley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Roses | Amy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | A Minecraft Movie | Alex (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | SNL50: The Homecoming Concert | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Barbie | Barbie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | DC League of Super-Pets | Lulu (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Bubble | Paula the Studio Head | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids in Space | Ms. Fiona Frizzle (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Celebrity Escape Room | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bombshell | Jess Carr | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Yesterday | Debra Hammer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Family | Jill | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Spy Who Dumped Me | Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Irreplaceable You | Glass Half Full Kate | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ferdinand | Lupe (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Rough Night | Pippa | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ballerina | Regine / Mother Superior / Felicie's Mother (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Office Christmas Party | Mary | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Masterminds | Jandice | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ghostbusters | Jillian Holtzmann | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Finding Dory | Wife Fish (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Angry Birds Movie | Stella / Eva the Birthday Mom (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Sisters | Sam | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Staten Island Summer | Mrs. Bandini Jr. | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Ted 2 | Kate McKinnon | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | China, Il The Musical | Sunshine | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Giant Sloth | Nina | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Life Partners | Trace | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Balls Out | Vicky | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Toy Story of Terror! | PEZ Cat (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hannah Has a Ho-Phase | Nicky | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | My Best Day | Heather | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Mr. Ross | Debby | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Lunch Witch | Grunhilda | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Thumb | - | Flop | Similar → |
Kate McKinnon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kate McKinnon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kate McKinnon is "Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Kate McKinnon acted in?
Kate McKinnon has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kate McKinnon?
Other notable films include "The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids in Space", "Ferdinand", and "Ballerina".