Kate McKinnon: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 29
- on screen
- 2010–2026
- box office
- $3.65B
- nominations
- 3
- average score
- 60
- Born
- January 6, 1984 (age 42)
- Birthplace
- Sea Cliff, New York, U.S.
- Full name
- Kate McKinnon Berthold
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress, comedian, impressionist, writer
- Years active
- 2002-present
- Spouses
- Bari Weiss, Jackie Abbott
The Best Kate McKinnon Movies
The highest-rated films Kate McKinnon is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Family (2019) scores highest, at 72. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 72 Family 2019 · Jill -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 The Roses 2025 · Amy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 68 Barbie 2023 · Weird Barbie -
Movie Echo Score: Score 68 Ferdinand 2017 · Lupe -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 DC League of Super-Pets 2022 · Lulu -
Movie Echo Score: Score 65 Yesterday 2019 · Drama
Kate McKinnon's Career in Numbers
Kate McKinnon's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kate McKinnon works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mr. Ross (2010) to In the Blink of an Eye (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Kate McKinnon Movies by Decade
- 2010s 16
- 2020s 8
The 2010s were Kate McKinnon's busiest decade, with 16 films.
Kate McKinnon Movies by Genre
- Comedy 7
- Drama 4
- Action 4
- Adventure 4
- Biography 1
- Animation 1
- Crime 1
- Family 1
Comedy is the genre Kate McKinnon has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of drama (4).
Kate McKinnon Career Milestones
- First film
- Mr. Ross 2010
- Biggest box office hit
- Barbie $1.45B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Family Movie Echo Score 72
- Newest film
- In the Blink of an Eye 2026
Kate McKinnon Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Kate McKinnon is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Kate McKinnon Movies as an Actor
24- 2026
The Wrong Girls as Dr. Olsen · Comedy Worldwide box office: $885K - 2026
In the Blink of an Eye as Coakley · Drama Movie Echo Score: 53 - 2025 The Roses as Amy · Comedy Worldwide box office: $52M Movie Echo Score: 70
- 2025
A Minecraft Movie Action Worldwide box office: $960M Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2023 Barbie as Weird Barbie · Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.45B Movie Echo Score: 68
- 2022 DC League of Super-Pets as Lulu · Action Worldwide box office: $208M Movie Echo Score: 65
- 2022
Joe vs Carole as Carole Baskin · Comedy - 2020
The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Kids in Space as Ms. Fiona Frizzle (voice) · Adventure - 2019
Bombshell as Jess Carr · Biography Worldwide box office: $61.4M Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2019
Nature Cat: A Nature Carol as Squeeks (voice) · Animation - 2019 Yesterday Drama Worldwide box office: $155M Movie Echo Score: 65
- 2019 Family as Jill · Comedy Worldwide box office: $195K Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2018
The Spy Who Dumped Me as Morgan · Action Worldwide box office: $75.3M Movie Echo Score: 65 - 2018
Irreplaceable You as Glass Half Full Kate · Drama Movie Echo Score: 42 - 2017 Ferdinand as Lupe · Adventure Worldwide box office: $296M Movie Echo Score: 68
- 2017
Rough Night Drama Worldwide box office: $47.3M Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2016
Office Christmas Party Comedy Worldwide box office: $115M - 2016
Ballerina as Regine / Mother Superior / Felicie's Mother (voice) · Adventure - 2016
Ghostbusters Action Worldwide box office: $229M - 2015
The Spoils Before Dying as Dallas Boudreau · Crime - 2013
Toy Story of Terror! as PEZ Cat (voice) · Family - 2012
Hannah Has a Ho-Phase as Nicky · Comedy - 2012
My Best Day as Heather · Comedy - 2010
Mr. Ross as Debby
Kate McKinnon in Documentaries & Specials
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Kate McKinnon: Awards & Nominations
3 nominations across 2 award bodies, from 2016 to 2024. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2 nominations -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination
- 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Kate McKinnon: Nominated Outstanding Cast Barbie
- 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Kate McKinnon: Nominated Outstanding Cast Bombshell
- 22nd Critics' Choice Awards
- Kate McKinnon: Nominated Best Actress in a Comedy Movie Ghostbusters
Who Is Kate McKinnon?
Kate McKinnon was born in Sea Cliff, New York, U.S. in 1984 and is 42 years old. Credited on films since 2010, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Kate McKinnon Berthold, known professionally as Kate McKinnon, is an illustrious American actress, comedian, impressionist, and writer. Born on January 6, 1984, she gained fame as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 2012 to 2022, where her diverse character work and celebrity impressions earned her critical and public acclaim. For her commendable work on the series, she was nominated for ten Primetime Emmy Awards, bagging wins in 2016 and 2017. Besides Saturday Night Live, McKinnon starred in the Logo sketch comedy series The Big Gay Sketch Show, lent her voice to lead roles in animated series such as Nature Cat and The Magic School Bus Rides Again, and portrayed Carole Baskin in the mini series Joe vs. Carole.
Beyond television, McKinnon has showcased her versatile talent in numerous films, including Sisters, Office Christmas Party, Rough Night, The Spy Who Dumped Me, Yesterday, The Bubble, and the upcoming Barbie. An inherent performer and linguist, McKinnon's flair for accents and instruments started from her childhood. She juggled playing the piano, cello, and guitar with exploring diverse accents, honing her skills to become the celebrated artist she is today. She graduated from Columbia University in 2006 with a degree in theatre, and her impressive career spans across live sketch comedy, voice-over roles, awards for rising comic, and more.
Who Kate McKinnon Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Kate McKinnon shares the most films with. Kristen Wiig comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Will Ferrell (5).
Kate McKinnon: Questions & Answers
How many movies Kate McKinnon has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Kate McKinnon been in?
Kate McKinnon is credited on 29 films, from 2010 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Kate McKinnon's highest-grossing movie?
Barbie (2023) is Kate McKinnon's biggest box office hit, with $1.45B worldwide, ahead of A Minecraft Movie (2025) ($960M). Across every film with box office figures, Kate McKinnon's movies have made $3.65B.
Kate McKinnon's biggest hits What is the best Kate McKinnon movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kate McKinnon's best-rated film is Family (2019) with a score of 72, followed by The Roses (2025) (70).
Best Kate McKinnon movies, ranked Has Kate McKinnon won an Oscar?
Kate McKinnon has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Kate McKinnon has 0 wins from 3 nominations.
How old is Kate McKinnon?
Kate McKinnon is 42 years old, born on January 6, 1984 in Sea Cliff, New York, U.S..
What is Kate McKinnon's newest movie?
The most recent film on Kate McKinnon's filmography is The Wrong Girls (2026), in the role of Dr. Olsen.
Who does Kate McKinnon work with most often?
Kate McKinnon shares the most films with Kristen Wiig (5 films), Will Ferrell (5 films) and Andy Samberg (4 films).
The Best Kate McKinnon Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 29 credits.
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