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<p><a href="/biography/kate-mckinnon">Kate McKinnon Berthold</a> was born on January 6, 1984, in Sea Cliff, New York. Professionally known as Kate McKinnon, she is an acclaimed American <a href="/biography/kate-mckinnon">actress</a>, comedian, and voice artist. She gained widespread recognition for her work on Saturday Night Live and the sketch comedy series The Big Gay Sketch Show.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Family</h2>

<p>McKinnon was raised in Sea Cliff, New York. Her mother, Laura Campbell, is a parent educator, and her father, Michael Thomas Berthold, was an architect. From a young age, she demonstrated a strong interest in music and performance, learning to play the piano, cello, and guitar.</p>

<h2>Education</h2>

<p>McKinnon graduated from North Shore High School in 2002. She later attended Columbia University, where she graduated in 2006. While at Columbia, she co-founded a comedy group called "Tea Party," which specialized in musical and sketch comedy performances.</p>

<h2>Career Beginnings and The Big Gay Sketch Show</h2>

<p>In 2007, McKinnon joined the original cast of Logo TV’s The Big Gay Sketch Show. She remained with the series throughout its three-season run. Among her various characters, Fitzwilliam—a British boy with eccentric fantasies—garnered notable attention for its comedic edge.</p>

<h2>SNL and Rise to Prominence</h2>

<p>Renowned for her strong character work and celebrity impressions, McKinnon continued performing live sketch comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City after 2008. Her voice acting credits include roles in animated TV shows such as The Venture Bros., <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robotomy">Robotomy</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugly_Americans_(TV_series)">Ugly Americans</a>. In 2009, she received the NewNowNext Award for Best Rising Comic, and in 2010, she earned a nomination for the ECNY Award for Emerging Comic.</p>

<p>McKinnon made her debut on Saturday Night Live (SNL) on April 7, 2012, as a featured player. She holds the distinction of being the first openly lesbian cast member on the show, as well as the show's third openly gay cast member.</p>

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<h2>Accolades and Notable Work</h2>

<p>McKinnon's dynamic performances on SNL earned her widespread acclaim. In 2013, she received her first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. While the award that year went to another nominee, McKinnon's consistent excellence was recognized again in 2014 with another Emmy nomination. She ultimately took home the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in both 2016 and 2017. That same year, she also received a nomination for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics alongside her colleagues for the song "Home for the Holiday (Twin Bed)."</p>

<p>In addition to her television work, McKinnon starred in the 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters, playing one of the lead roles in the all-female version of the iconic film series.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Public Image</h2>

<p>Kate McKinnon stands at 5 feet 4 inches tall. She is openly lesbian and has become a notable figure in LGBTQ representation in mainstream media. Although generally private about her personal relationships, she has been linked romantically to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marla_Mindelle">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marla_Mindelle">Marla Mindelle</a>, though neither has publicly confirmed the relationship in detail.</p>

<h2>Social Media and Net Worth</h2>

<p>Kate McKinnon maintains a relatively low profile on social media but has a substantial fan base, including many male fans, despite her limited online presence. As of recent estimates, her net worth is approximately $2 million, reflecting her success in film, television, and comedy.</p>

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