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Adam McKay is a person known for his work as a director, producer, writer, comedian, screenwriter, film producer, television producer, and actor. He was born on April 17, 1968, in Denver and attended Pennsylvania State University and Great Valley High School .
McKay is the founder of Funny or Die and Hyperobject Industries. He directed notable films such as 'Don't Look Up', 'The Other Guys', 'The Big Short', 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues', and 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'. His notable works also include 'Get Hard', 'Step Brothers', 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby', 'Ant-Man and The Wasp', 'Vice', and 'Hustlers HC'.
Throughout his career, McKay has received various awards from organizations, including the African-American Film Critics Association, Chicago Film Critics Association Awards, Costume Designers Guild Awards, BAFTA Award, Central Ohio Film Critics Association, Georgia Film Critics Association, Primetime Emmy Award, and Writers Guild of America Award. He is related to actors Jeremy Piven and Shira Piven.
McKay has also been a member of the board of directors for projects like 'Don't Look Up', 'Anchorman (film series)', and 'Step Brothers'.