What is Michael McKean's latest movie?

Michael McKean's most recent film is "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" (2025).

Is Michael McKean a good actor?

Michael McKean has an average audience rating of 7.0/10 across 50 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Davy Crockett, Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers, Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen.

Michael McKean

Q: What is the best movie of Michael McKean?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Michael McKean is "Davy Crockett" with a rating of 10.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Michael McKean acted in?

Michael McKean has been featured in at least 50 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 17, 1947

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Michael McKean

Michael McKean (born October 17, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, writer, composer and musician, perhaps best known for Laverne & Shirley, Spinal Tap and Better Call Saul.

Michael McKean Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michael McKean reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Michael McKean's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 68% of Michael McKean's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Davy Crockett, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Michael McKean Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michael McKean's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Davy Crockett: Story of American raccoon-skin-wearing pioneer Davy Crocket on the wild frontier.

Davy Crockett

1986•Family

★8.4

Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers (2019) movie poster

★8.4

Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers: Documentary following the history of America's first cinematographers.

Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers

2019•Documentary

★8.3

Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen (2007) movie poster

★8.3

Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen: The Spider Queen wants to take revenge on Grim for denying her the rightful place as the Ripper.

Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen

2007•Animation

★8.2

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) (2003) movie poster

★8.2

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns): John Flansburgh & John Linnell met in the 1970s as junior high students in Lincoln, Massachusetts. A decade later, their

Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)

2003•Documentary

★8.1

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (2013) movie poster

★8.1

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce W

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

2013•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Michael McKean has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Spinal Tap II: The End Continues	David St. Hubbins	Average	Similar →
2022	Jerry & Marge Go Large	Howard	Hit	Similar →
2022	Weird: The Al Yankovic Story	Sleazy MC	Hit	Similar →
2021	My Little Pony: A New Generation	Argyle (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp	Self	Hit	Similar →
2020	The Happy Days of Garry Marshall	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness	Self	Hit	Similar →
2019	Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers	Narrator (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Daddio	Paul	Hit	Similar →
2016	50 Years of Star Trek	Self	Average	Similar →
2014	21 Years: Richard Linklater	Self - Actor	Average	Similar →
2013	Batman: The Dark Knight Returns	Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2	Bartholomew Wolper (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1	Dr. Bartholomew Wolper (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2012	The Words	Nelson Wylie	Hit	Similar →
2010	Pure Country 2: The Gift	Angel Joseph	Hit	Similar →
2009	Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	Whatever Works	Joe - Boris' Friend #3	Hit	Similar →
2007	The Thick of It	Glen Glahm	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen	Kalgoron (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2005	The Producers	Prison Trustee	Average	Similar →
2003	And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself	William Christy Cabanne	Hit	Similar →
2003	Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2003	A Mighty Wind	Jerry Palter	Hit	Similar →
2002	Auto Focus	Video Executive	Average	Similar →
2001	Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street	Mr. Bream (voice)	Average	Similar →
2001	My First Mister	Bob	Hit	Similar →
2000	Best in Show	Stefan Vanderhoof	Hit	Similar →
1999	Mystery, Alaska	Mr. Walsh	Average	Similar →
1999	True Crime	Réverend Shillerman	Hit	Similar →
1998	Small Soldiers	Insaniac / Freakenstein (voice)	Hit	Similar →
1998	The Pass	Willie L.	Hit	Similar →
1997	Still Breathing	New Mark	Average	Similar →
1997	Nothing to Lose	Phillip "P.B." Barrow	Hit	Similar →
1996	Jungle Cubs (Volume 1): Born to be Wild	(Voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
1996	Jack	Paulie	Average	Similar →
1995	The Brady Bunch Movie	Mr. Larry Dittmeyer	Average	Similar →
1994	Airheads	Milo Jackson	Average	Similar →
1992	Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica	David St. Hubbins	Super Hit	Similar →
1990	Flashback	Hal Cresciman	Average	Similar →
1988	Short Circuit 2	Fred Ritter	Average	Similar →
1987	Planes, Trains and Automobiles	State Trooper	Hit	Similar →
1986	Davy Crockett	Mr. Wallace	Super Hit	Similar →
1986	Jumpin' Jack Flash	Leslie (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1986	The History of White People in America: Volume II	Rev. Alfred 'Alfie' Prufrock	Super Hit	Similar →
1985	Clue	Mr. Green	Hit	Similar →
1985	D.A.R.Y.L.	Andy Richardson	Average	Similar →
1984	This Is Spinal Tap	David St. Hubbins	Hit	Similar →
1980	Used Cars	Eddie Winslow	Average	Similar →
1975	Jaws	Crowd Voices (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →

Michael McKean - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michael McKean?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael McKean is "Davy Crockett" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Michael McKean acted in?

Michael McKean has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michael McKean?

Other notable films include "Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers", "Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen", and "Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)".