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Michael John McKean (born October 17, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, writer, composer and musician well known for his portrayal of Squiggy's friend, Leonard "Lenny" Kosnowski, on the sitcom Laverne & Shirley; and for his work in the Christopher Guest ensemble films, particularly as David St. Hubbins, the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the fictional rock band Spinal Tap from the film This Is Spinal Tap. He co-wrote A Mighty Wind, which won the Grammy for "Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media", as well as A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Song.
McKean was born October 17, 1947, in New York City, the son of Ruth, a librarian, and Gilbert McKean, one of the founders of Decca Records, and was raised in Sea Cliff, New York, on Long Island.
McKean began his career (as well as the characters of Lenny and Squiggy) in Pittsburgh while a student at Carnegie Tech; David Lander was a fellow student at CMU. Their partnership grew after graduation as part of the comedy group The Credibility Gap with Harry Shearer in Los Angeles, but McKean's breakthrough came in 1976 when he and Lander joined the cast of Laverne & Shirley portraying Lenny and Squiggy. McKean directed one episode, and the characters became something of a phenomenon, even releasing an album as Lenny and the Squigtones in 1979, which featured a young Christopher Guest on guitar (credited as Nigel Tufnel; the name Guest would use a few years later as part of the spoof rock band, Spinal Tap). "Foreign Legion of Love" was a big hit for the Squigtones, with frequent play on the Dr. Demento Show. McKean also played his character in an episode of Happy Days. After leaving Laverne & Shirley in 1982, McKean played David St. Hubbins in the comedy This is Spinal Tap with both Guest and Shearer, and appeared in the soap opera spoof Young Doctors in Love.
Actors: Paul Carpenter (actor), Patrick Holt (actor), Russell Napier (actor), Paulette Goddard (actress), Michael Carreras (producer), Michael Carreras (writer), George Sanders (writer), Terence Fisher (director), Renée Glynne (miscellaneous crew), Bill Lenny (editor), Patricia Owens (actress), Jack Taylor (actor), William Sylvester (actor), Kay Callard (actress), Jeremy Hawk (actor),
Plot: Philip Vickers mysteriously reappears to his wife and friends during a party at her upscale country estate after an absence of four years. He had been presumed dead after he disappeared on a fishing trip in Portugal with three friends. He was knocked unconscious and pushed overboard by an unknown assailant. In the interim, he had suffered from amnesia but now has regained his faculties. All the potential suspects, including his wife, are at the party. When one of them is killed, the police are called in, and suspicion for the crime falls on the vengeful Vickers.
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To purchase: http://bit.ly/22ndSunday The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sessions - 5 track EP [inc. 22 Minute Film + Digital Booklet] To sign up for a Free Track from the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sessions click now: Grab Free Track: http://bit.ly/GrabFreeTrack Watch [rent]: http://bit.ly/22ndSundayFilmWatch http://robdougan.com/ Follow: https://www.facebook.com/RobDouganOfficial https://twitter.com/robdougan The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sessions, recorded on the 31st of August, 2014 at Air Lyndhurst Studios with at 75-piece orchestral and 40-piece choir conducted by James Shearman. Cellist: Josephine Knight | Harpsichord: John Lenehan | Choir: London Voices Film by Marc Swadel + Rob Dougan Recorded at AIR Lydhurst 2014 Edited by Marc Swadel Cinematography by James Cron...
OUT NOW Purchase here: http://bit.ly/MiscSessions Misc. Sessions Rob Dougan - 5 track EP [inc.18 Minute Film + Digital Booklet] + with additional instrumental and orchestral mixes http://robdougan.com/ Written and produced By Rob Dougan Recorded at Abbey Road Studio 2 by Jonathan Allen Additional production and programming by Rupert Cross Orchestrated and conducted by James Shearman *Miscellaneous - orchestrated by Rupert Cross and conducted by James Shearman Arrangements by Rob Dougan and Rupert Cross Piano by Rob Dougan – Miscellaneous drums by Roman Turtev. Backing vocals: Rob Dougan and Rupert Cross – Mixed by Nick Taylor at Air Edel Mastered by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios. A film by Marc Swadel + Rob Dougan Directed By Marc Swadel Edited by Rohan Thomas Filmed b...
OUT NOW Purchase here: http://bit.ly/MiscSessions Misc. Sessions Rob Dougan - 5 track EP [inc.18 Minute Film + Digital Booklet] + with additional instrumental and orchestral mixes http://robdougan.com/ Written and produced By Rob Dougan Recorded at Abbey Road Studio 2 by Jonathan Allen Additional production and programming by Rupert Cross Orchestrated and conducted by James Shearman *Miscellaneous - orchestrated by Rupert Cross and conducted by James Shearman Arrangements by Rob Dougan and Rupert Cross Piano by Rob Dougan – Miscellaneous drums by Roman Turtev. Backing vocals: Rob Dougan and Rupert Cross – Mixed by Nick Taylor at Air Edel Mastered by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios. A film by Marc Swadel + Rob Dougan Directed By Marc Swadel Edited by Rohan Thomas Filmed b...
Confined to an asylum for the criminally insane for the past four years, Nica Pierce (Fiona Dourif) is erroneously convinced that she, not Chucky, murdered her entire family. But when her psychiatrist introduces a new therapeutic “tool” to facilitate his patients’ group sessions — an all-too-familiar “Good Guy” doll with an innocently smiling face — a string of grisly deaths begins to plague the asylum, and Nica starts to wonder if maybe she isn’t crazy after all. Andy Barclay (Alex Vincent), Chucky’s now-grown-up nemesis from the original Child’s Play, races to Nica’s aid. But to save her he’ll have to get past Tiffany (Oscar®-nominee Jennifer Tilly), Chucky’s long-ago bride, who will do anything, no matter how deadly or depraved, to help her beloved devil doll. Subscribe to Our Channel...
OSC Media House & Mudtown Records present the Silent Film Ensemble's Tom Sessions recorded live at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada. Film by OSC Media House. Music by the Silent Film Ensemble. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015.
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Our very own concept. The Black Cab Sessions started life on the web and exploded virally around the world. We developed the idea for broadcast and won a commission to make a six part documentary mapping the sound of America. News on broadcast dates to follow...but for now here's the trailer. http://www.blackcabsessions.com
Better Call Saul's Michael McKean explains how he went from a folksy garage band with Christopher Guest to Spinal Tap fame. Subscribe NOW to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: http://bit.ly/1nwT1aN Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Weeknights 11:35/10:35c Get more Jimmy Fallon: Follow Jimmy: http://Twitter.com/JimmyFallon Like Jimmy: https://Facebook.com/JimmyFallon Get more The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Follow The Tonight Show: http://Twitter.com/FallonTonight Like The Tonight Show: https://Facebook.com/FallonTonight The Tonight Show Tumblr: http://fallontonight.tumblr.com/ Get more NBC: NBC YouTube: http://bit.ly/1dM1qBH Like NBC: http://Facebook.com/NBC Follow NBC: http://Twitter.com/NBC NBC Tumblr: http://nbctv.tumblr.com/ NBC Google+: https://plus.goog...
Subscribe to SaturdayNightLive: http://j.mp/1bjU39d Monologues: http://j.mp/16NdBBC SEASON 10: http://j.mp/19wFJ6d Michael McKean talks about his acting background and performs a Scottish dirge, to the chagrin of one heckler. Aired 11/03/84
Michael McKean stops by to chat about the new season of “Better Call Saul,” working with the legendary Jim Burrows on “Laverne and Shirley,” and why he reluctantly played Bill Clinton on “Saturday Night Live.”
Performing 'The Majesty Of Rock' at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness Monday, 20 April 1992 at London's Wembley Stadium. It took a while to get power to Christopher Guests guitar..leaving Michael McKean flapping in the wind in front of thousands and a few million watching live. This was not staged as you can see by McKeans increasing discomfort.. but fair play to him he got through it.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture, "Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" was written by Annette O'Toole and Michael McKean for Christopher Guest's film "A Mighty Wind." Best known for her role in Smallville, actor Annette O'Toole has been acting on stage and screen since she was 15 and is currently starring at The Public Theater in Southern Comfort. From Lenny on "Laverne and Shirley," to David St Hubbins on "This Is Spinal Tap" to Chuck McGill on FX's "Better Call Saul," Michael McKean has been creating iconic characters for 40 years. Together, this husband and wife team performed their award winning song on Employee of the Month hosted by Catie Lazarus. Michael McKean received the coveted Employee of the Month Award and rewarded the crowd with this love...
Howard Stern is pleased with Michael McKean's impression of him on Saturday Night Live
Sarah Silverman commenting on Michael McKean's impression of Howard Stern on Saturday Night Live
From Laverne and Shirley to Spinal Tap to Better Call Saul, which is currently airing on AMC, Michael McKean embodies iconic characters and will leave you laughing. He is also a Grammy winning, Oscar-nominated singer songwriter, and has been appearing on television, stage and screen in over 225 productions and counting. Enjoy him playing live with the Employee of the Month House band featuring Rob Jost, Chris Sullivan, Eric Biondo and Andrew Bancroft. Only on Employee of the Month. @catielazarus To hear our full conversation, listen to Employee of the Month podcast on SoundCloud or iTunes. New interviews each week. Connect with EOTM: Website: http://employeeofthemonthshow.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EOTMS Twitter: http://twitter.com/CatieLazarus iTunes: https://itunes.app...
Michael McKean -- and John Houseman, briefly -- joined us for a live video chat to talk "Better Call Saul" and his full career.
Moments after "This is Spinal Tap" actor Michael McKean got slammed by an out-of-control driver, he was strapped to a stretcher with one thought running through his mind -- where's my iPhone??!!!
Michael McKean goes to 11 in this garage interview with Marc. The actor-comedian-musician spills all the details surrounding This Is Spinal Tap, as well as the reason Lenny and Squiggy made it to television. Plus, Michael explains the circumstances behind his year on SNL and reminisces about his life-long friendship with Christopher Guest.
Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean and Jonathan Banks interview about Better Call Saul, the prequel to Breaking Bad. Better Call Saul Blu-ray - http://amzn.to/1B2PRT8 Breaking Bad Blu-ray US - http://amzn.to/1Oky6c0 UK - http://amzn.to/1ebgcp6
Comedian, actor, musician, and LEGEND. This man is comedy royalty and should require no introduction, but just in case: Spinal Tap, Planes Trains Automobiles, For Your Consideration... heck, he was Lenny on "Laverne and Shirley"! Comedy LEGEND.
Subscribe for more videos like this: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=92Yplus Get a first look at AMC’s hotly anticipated new drama, "Better Call Saul," the prequel to the award-winning series "Breaking Bad." Set six years before Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) meets Walter White, the man who will become Saul is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny and hustling to make ends meet. Better Call Saul will track Jimmy’s transformation into a man who puts the criminal in “criminal attorney.” Catch the star of the new series when he takes our stage with Jonathan Banks (beloved “fixer” Mike Ehrmantraut) and Oscar nominee Michael McKean, who plays Saul’s brother, Chuck. Hey, got a lawsuit in mind? Well, your guy is back. Follow us on Facebook: http://fac...
Here is episode 4 from season 3 Starring Jeff Garlin, Joe Mantegna, Michael Mckean, Bob Odenkirk
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Staff writer Glenn Whipp disucsses AMC's 'Better Call Saul' with Michael McKean, who plays Chuck McGill. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS AND NEWS http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=losangelestimes LET'S CONNECT: Google+ ► https://plus.google.com/+latimes Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/latimes Twitter ► https://twitter.com/LATimes L.A. Times ► http://www.latimes.com/
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Carol Joynt interviews Harry Shearer, Michael McKean and Christopher Guest of Spinal Tap as they embark on a new world tour - unplugged.
A 1991 interview with Michael McKean in which they talk about Letterman's game show pilot "The Riddlers" (which thanks to the magic of GSN and You Tube can be seen elsewhere on this site), his early 70s comedy group, and The Rose Parade.
Die Serienjunkies haben in Los Angeles „Better Call Saul“-Darsteller Rhea Seehorn (Kim Wexler) und Michael McKean (Chuck McGill) zum Interview getroffen. Schaut rein, was die beiden zur zweiten Staffel der Dramaserie zu sagen haben! Mehr News, Reviews, Interviews und vieles mehr zu Euren Lieblingsserien findet Ihr auf serienjunkies.de! http://www.serienjunkies.de Serienjunkies auf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serienjunkies Serienjunkies auf Twitter: https://twitter.com/serienjunkies Serienjunkies auf Instagram: http://instagram.com/serienjunkies Serienjunkies auf Vine: https://vine.co/serienjunkies
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In a bar Johnny drinks
Johnny drinks Johnnie Walker
Runs up a bill he can't pay
He's drinking to the memory
Of a prince in a paupers grave
And it's go Johnny go
Where the bruises don't show
In the church yard
Where the nervous get wrecked
And turn off your wireless
For two minutes silence
Cough up and pay your respects
And go to the park
Where vicars and tarts
Prey for their tormented souls
By the American graffiti
From Elephant and Castle
In Ford Capri Orange
Volkswagen yellow and gold
Johnny drinks, Johnny drinks
Johnny drinks Johnnie Walker
Runs up a bill that the pope couldn't pay
He's drinking to the memory
Of a prince in a paupers grave
Johnny drinks, Johnny drinks
Johnny drinks Johnnie Walker
Cockles his muscles alive alive, 'o
Smashes his bottles of unholy water
And it's go, Johnny go, Johnny go, go
Back to the churchyard
Where day out and day in
Those original sinners
Are religiously praying
And where there was muck
There's a brass band that's playing
Playing to the memory
Of a prince in a paupers grave