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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.
Keywords: accidental-killing, accountant, amnesia, automobile, bad-dream, based-on-novel, blackmail, bleeding-mouth, blood-on-handkerchief, blood-on-shoeSubscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUn The Sessions Official Trailer #1 (2012) John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy Movie HD Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California-based journalist and poet Mark O'Brien, THE SESSIONS tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined--at age 38--to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. http://thesessionsmovie.com
In cinemas January 18 2013 Starring Academy Award® Nominee John Hawkes, Academy Award® Nominee William H. Macy and Academy Award® Winner Helen Hunt, the film is based on the true story of California--based journalist and poet Mark O'Brien. Portrayed by the exceptionally gifted John Hawkes -- who gives a career-defining performance, O'Brien's story is the immensely poignant and surprisingly funny tale of a man, paralyzed by polio who - at age 38 -- is determined to finally lose his virginity.
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The Sessions is the uplifting and triumphant true story from Australian Filmmaker Ben Lewin. The Sessions won this year's Sundance Film Festival Audience Award and the Jury Prize for Ensemble Cast, and starring Oscar nominees John Hawkes and William H. Macy, and Oscar winner Helen Hunt. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California--based journalist and poet Mark O'Brien, THE SESSIONS tells the story of a man who lived most of his life in an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapist and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality.
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The Sessions Trailer: Has unveiled the first trailer to The Sessions, director Ben Lewin's upcoming indie starring John Hawkes. Take a look at the journey of a handicapped man fulfilling his dream. John Hawkes and Helen Hunt star in the drama that follows a 38 year old handicapped man, who is determined to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and his priest, he sets out to make his dream come to life. The Sessions comes to theaters October 26th, 2012 and stars John Hawkes, Helen Hunt,William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam Arkin. The film is directed by Ben Lewin. Cast: John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam Arkin Director: Ben Lewin Genre: Drama
Informace o filmu na http://www.sms.cz/film/the-sessions Drama, USA, 2012, 98 min. Režie: Ben Lewin Hrají: John Hawkes, Helen Huntová, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgoodová, Annika Marks, Adam Arkin, Rhea Perlmanová, W. Earl Brown, Robin Weigertová, Blake Lindsleyová, Lo Ming, Rusty Schwimmerová, Jennifer Kumiyama, Tobias Forrest, Jarrod Bailey, James Martinez, Jason Edwards, Jonathan Hanrahan, Jenni Baird, J. Teddy Garces, Daniel Quinn, B.J. Clinkscales, Gina-Raye Carterová, Amanda Jane Fleming, Stephane Nicoli
For More Coverage go to http://www.HITFIX.com Helen Hunt and John Hawkes star in 'The Sessions' originally titled 'The Surrogate'. The movie tells the true story of Mark O'Brien, a victim of Polio, who starts to explore whether he can lose his virginity.
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...
'Better Call Saul' star Michael McKean shares the creative process behind 'Spinal Tap' along with some less glorious moments performing onstage. Subscribe To "The Late Show" Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/ColbertYouTube For more content from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", click HERE: http://bit.ly/1AKISnR Watch full episodes of "The Late Show" HERE: http://bit.ly/1Puei40 Like "The Late Show" on Facebook HERE: http://on.fb.me/1df139Y Follow "The Late Show" on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1dMzZzG Follow "The Late Show" on Google+ HERE: http://bit.ly/1JlGgzw Follow "The Late Show" on Instagram HERE: http://bit.ly/29wfREj Follow "The Late Show" on Tumblr HERE: http://bit.ly/29DVvtR Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35 PM ET/10:35 PM CT. Only on CBS. Get the CBS ap...
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
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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.”
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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.
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.
Michael McKean stops by the BUILD studio to talk about the hit AMC series, "Better Call Saul." Before he was Saul Goodman, he was Jimmy McGill, a small-time attorney trying to make a name for himself. The series follows Jimmy's works with private eye Mike Ehrmantraut and their adventures. McKean plays Chuck McGill, Jimmy's brother. What's it like playing brothers with Bob Odenkirk? Tune in to find out! Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.
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
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.
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/
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.
Michael McKean -- and John Houseman, briefly -- joined us for a live video chat to talk "Better Call Saul" and his full career.
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The legendary Michael McKean talks with Chris and Matt about his talent in musical comedy, his time opening as a comedy act before rock concerts and how he
'Better Call Saul' star Michael McKean shares the creative process behind 'Spinal Tap' along with some less glorious moments performing onstage. Subscribe To "The Late Show" Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/ColbertYouTube For more content from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", click HERE: http://bit.ly/1AKISnR Watch full episodes of "The Late Show" HERE: http://bit.ly/1Puei40 Like "The Late Show" on Facebook HERE: http://on.fb.me/1df139Y Follow "The Late Show" on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1dMzZzG Follow "The Late Show" on Google+ HERE: http://bit.ly/1JlGgzw Follow "The Late Show" on Instagram HERE: http://bit.ly/29wfREj Follow "The Late Show" on Tumblr HERE: http://bit.ly/29DVvtR Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35 PM ET/10:35 PM CT. Only on CBS. Get the CBS ap...
Michael McKean stops by the BUILD studio to talk about the hit AMC series, "Better Call Saul." Before he was Saul Goodman, he was Jimmy McGill, a small-time attorney trying to make a name for himself. The series follows Jimmy's works with private eye Mike Ehrmantraut and their adventures. McKean plays Chuck McGill, Jimmy's brother. What's it like playing brothers with Bob Odenkirk? Tune in to find out! Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.
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/
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.
Michael McKean chats with Seth about Season 3 of Better Call Saul and how to this day even cops still sing "Big Bottom" at him from This Is Spinal Tap. » Subscribe to Late Night: http://bit.ly/LateNightSeth » Get more Late Night with Seth Meyers: http://www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/ » Watch Late Night with Seth Meyers Weeknights 12:35/11:35c on NBC. LATE NIGHT ON SOCIAL Follow Late Night on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LateNightSeth Like Late Night on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LateNightSeth Find Late Night on Tumblr: http://latenightseth.tumblr.com/ Connect with Late Night on Google+: https://plus.google.com/+LateNightSeth/videos Late Night with Seth Meyers on YouTube features A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy, and topical monologue jokes. NBC ON SOCIAL Like...
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.”
Carol Joynt interviews Harry Shearer, Michael McKean and Christopher Guest of Spinal Tap as they embark on a new world tour - unplugged.
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.
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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.
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