Happy birthday! Keegan-Michael Key turns 55 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 55 on Sunday, Mar. 22, 2026.

‘Key & Peele’ creator Keegan-Michael Key is celebrating his 55th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-comedian-author-producer Keegan-Michael Key has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 55th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Key, a cultural icon

Born in Southfield on March 22, 1971, Keegan-Michael Key's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Key's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Keegan-Michael hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Keegan-Michael Key as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 55.

Happy Birthday, Keegan-Michael, you're the best!

Keegan-Michael Key career in pictures

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