Keegan-Michael Key

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Characters played by Keegan-Michael Key

Buddy the Unicorn — Buddy (2026)

Buddy is the tyrannical host of It's Buddy!, a bright orange humanoid unicorn with a purple heart on his chest who lives in a bizarre clubhouse. He holds a group of amnesiac children captive, reacts violently when they resist, and sends them toward the perilous journey to Diamond City.

Toad — The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

Loyal mushroom kingdom citizen and Peach's trusted aide, known for his speed and optimism.

B-127 — Transformers One (2024)

Young Autobot scout before adopting the Bumblebee identity.

Toad — The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

Friendly Goomba musician in Dinohattan, devolved for protesting Koopa, helps Mario and Luigi rescue Daisy.

Various Characters — Key & Peele (2012)

This recurring umbrella role represents one half of the show's central double act. The performer plays multiple characters across pre-taped sketches that explore popular culture, ethnic stereotypes, social awkwardness, and race relations, working alongside the other lead performer as a comic partner.

Murray — Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

Mummy friend who joins the cruise vacation.

Murray — Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)

Mummy with a loud personality who loves partying and his friends.

NCAA Prospect (uncredited) — Get Out (2017)

A potential victim at the Armitage estate.

Josh Skinner — Schmigadoon! (2021)

Josh is a New York doctor who joins Melissa on a backpacking trip intended to repair their failing relationship. After they become trapped in the musical town of Schmigadoon, he must confront their romantic problems and pursue true love to escape. In the second season, he is married to Melissa and seeks a happy ending in Schmicago.

Kamari (voice) — The Lion King (2019)

Loyal hyena pack member who follows Scar's commands.

Ducky — Toy Story 4 (2019)

A carnival prize duck who dreams of being won and aids Woody's mission.

Chief of Police — Wonka (2023)

Corrupt law enforcement officer in the 2023 film.

Career Overview

Keegan-Michael Key has 131 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 19 cinematic universes — most prominently Hotel Transylvania with 4 titles. Signature works include Buddy, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Key & Peele. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
131
Birth Date
1971-03-22
Birth Place
Southfield, Michigan, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 19 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q6382703), public domain (CC0).