This Is Spinal Tap
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This Is Spinal Tap is a 1984 American mockumentary comedy film directed by Rob Reiner in his feature directorial debut. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer play members of the parody
Theatrical release poster
Nigel's amplifier dials that have "eleven" as the highest volume setting. This scene is the origin of the phrase up to eleven.
Cover for Shark Sandwich, one of the band's fictional albums
Michael McKean
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Michael John McKean is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, composer, and musician.
This Is Spinal Tap
…This Is Spinal Tap is a 1984 American mockumentary comedy film directed by Rob Reiner in his feature directorial debut. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer play members of the parody heavy metal band Spinal Tap, while Reiner plays Martin "Marty" Di Bergi, a documentary filmmaker following…
McKean in 1999
McKean (furthest left) as a member of The Credibility Gap with Richard Beebe, David L. Lander, and Harry Shearer, 1970
McKean and Jane Lynch at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival
Singer-songwriter spouses Annette O'Toole and Michael McKean perform their song "Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" on Employee of the Month in 2016.