In Photos: Actor, comedian Keegan-Michael Key turns 55 – All Photos

Updated: March 22, 2026 at 9:47 AM

By Wade Sheridan

Actor, comedian, author and producer Keegan-Michael Key, greatest recognized for his sketch collection with Jordan Peele, “Key & Peele,” and his roles in “The Predator,” “Keanu,” “Toy Story 4,” “Schmigadoon!” and “Wonka” turns 55 on Sunday. Here’s a glance again at his profession by way of the years.

Cast member Keegan-Michael Key attends the premiere of “Horrible Bosses 2” in Los Angeles on November 20, 2014. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI

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President Barack Obama (R) performs as LutherObama’s anger translator character performed by Key from “Key and Peele,” gestures through the White House Correspondent’s Association Gala in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2015. Pool Photo by Olivier Douliery/UPI

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Comedy duo Key (L) and Jordan Peele attend the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 12, 2015. That month marked the ultimate episodes of the duo’s sketch collection, “Key & Peele.” Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Key (L) and Peele current onstage throughout the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 20, 2015. Photo by Ken Matsui/UPI

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