Thirty Years of "The Kids in the Hall"
by yrnej | created - 23 Oct 2018 | updated - 24 Oct 2018 | PublicIn 1988 in Toronto, Canada, the sketch show named after its troupe, The Kids in the Hall (1988), first aired on HBO. The show was unique in many respects - it came from Canada, featured characters who were largely weirdos and eccentrics, regularly dressed its members in drag and, at a time when it was verboten, embraced LGBTQ stories, characters and performers. After the show ended, the group reunited for their film, Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996).
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1. David Foley
Actor | The Wrong Guy
Dave Foley dropped out of an alternative high school to do stand-up comedy. He met Kevin McDonald at an improv class and, while employed as movie ushers, they began working as a comedy team. In 1984 they merged with another team to form "The Kids in the Hall". Foley made his film debut at 22 as the...
KinH highlights: The Axe Murderer, Francesca Fiore and Bruno Puntz Jones, Mr. Heavyfoot (M. Piedlourde), Nobody Likes Us, The Pit of Ultimate Darkness (Simon and Hecubus), Prostitutes (Maudre and Jocelyn), Sizzler Sisters
Since KinH: NewsRadio, A Bug's Life, Celebrity Poker Showdown
2. Bruce McCulloch
Actor | The Kids in the Hall
Bruce McCulloch was born on May 12, 1961 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for The Kids in the Hall (1988), Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996) and Dog Park (1998). He has been married to Tracy Ryan since 2003. They have two children.
KinH highlights: Bobby Terrance, Cabbage Head, Cathy and Kathie, The Flying Pig, Gavin, Gordon and Fran, He's Hip, He's Cool, He's 45, Tammy, The Two Geralds
Since KinH: albums Shame-Based Man and Drunk Baby Project, Anne of Avonlea, Young Drunk Punk
3. Kevin McDonald
Actor | The Kids in the Hall
Born in Montreal Canada. Drama major at Humber College, but kicked out for only being good at comedy. Enrolled in an improv class and met David Foley. They began working as a comedy team while employed as movie ushers. In 1984 they merged with another comedy team and formed The Kids in the Hall.
KinH highlights: Darcy Pennell, The King of Empty Promises, Nobody Likes Us, The Pit of Ultimate Darkness (Simon and Hecubus), Sizzler Sisters
Since KinH: Lilo & Stitch including sequels and TV series, Invader ZIM and sequel, The Bagel and Becky Show
4. Mark McKinney
Actor | Slings and Arrows
Mark was born to Canadian diplomat Russell and architectural writer Chloe McKinney. Mark and his siblings spent much time traveling with their diplomat dad, and Mark attended schools in many cities around the world, including Trinidad, Paris, and Washington, D.C. His younger brother Nick is also a ...
KinH highlights: The Chicken Lady, Darill, Headcrusher (Mr. Tyzik), Mississippi Gary, The Two Geralds
Since KinH: Slings and Arrows, Superstore, Saddest Music in the World
5. Scott Thompson
Actor | The Kids in the Hall
Scott Thompson was raised in Brampton, Ontario. He is the second oldest of four boys (the others are Craig, Derek and Dean). At 19, Scott got involved in an educational program called "Canada World Youth", and spent some time in the Phillipines. After CWY, Scott enrolled in York University but, in ...
KinH highlights: Buddy Cole, Cathy and Kathie, Danny Husk, Francesca Fiore and Bruno Puntz Jones, Gordon and Fran, Prostitutes (Maudre and Jocelyn)
Since KinH: The Larry Sanders Show, RoboRoach, Hannibal
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