Michael McKean: Folk Musician in New York

About Michael McKean

Michael McKean is an American actor, writer, and working musician whose career moves between screen comedy, scripted drama, and songwriting. In performance settings like New York City’s Town Hall, he turns that range toward live collaboration, joining lineups that mix country and folk traditions with longtime friends and peers. He has shared the stage with Loudon Wainwright III and members of the Wainwright family, as well as artists including Christopher Guest, Judd Apatow, Joe Henry, and John Scofield. His stage presence favors character and wit over display.