Bruce McCulloch
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Bruce McCulloch, born in Edmonton, Alberta, on May 12, 1961, is a Canadian actor, writer, comedian, and film director best known for his work as a founding member of The Kids in the Hall and as a writer for Saturday Night Live. He attended Strathcona Composite High School in Edmonton where he competed in both track-and-field and swimming, winning two individual provincial titles. He later moved to Calgary and attended Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School before graduating from Mount Royal University in Calgary.
McCulloch got his start in performing sketch comedy in a troupe called The Audience, where he met longtime friend and collaborator Mark McKinney. The Kids in the Hall formed in 1984 with Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Bruce McCulloch, becoming one of the most influential comedy groups in North American history. As a member of the troupe, McCulloch starred in the 1989-1995 sketch comedy series "The Kids in the Hall," which aired for five seasons in Canada and the United States. For the show, he frequently wrote surreal monologues, films, and songs, also directing several of the filmed sketches. His memorable characters included the Flying Pig, Cabbage Head, talkative schoolchild Gavin, pop starlet Tammy, secretary Kathie, and grumpy middle-aged man Gordon.
Beyond comedy, McCulloch has released two albums: 1995's "Shame-Based Man" and 2002's "Drunk Baby Project," showcasing his musical talents. He directed the music video for The Tragically Hip's song "My Music at Work," for which he won Best Director at the 2000 MuchMusic Video Awards. He has been married to Tracy Ryan since 2003 and they have two children.