Sheaun McKinney
Sheaun McKinney | |
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| Born | July 24, 1981 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
Sheaun McKinney (born July 24, 1981) is an American actor. He first gained prominence for his main role as Dayshawn on the HBO dark comedy television series Vice Principals (2016–2017). McKinney later had a recurring role as Wayne on the NBC sitcom Great News (2017–2018).
McKinney had his breakout with a main role as Malcolm Butler on the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood (2018–present). Following his breakout, he had supporting roles in the films Boss Level (2020) and Bitch Ass (2022).
Career
[edit]McKinney's first notable role was as Eddie on season 1 of the USA Network television series Graceland (2013).[1] He gained recognition for his main role as Dayshawn on the HBO dark comedy series Vice Principals (2016–2017).[2] In August 2016, McKinney was cast in a recurring role on the NBC sitcom Great News (2017–2018).[3] In March 2017, he was cast in a co-leading role in a television pilot written by Jenny Lumet; however, the untitled pilot was not picked up to series.[4]
In March 2018, McKinney was cast in a main role as Malcolm Butler in the CBS television pilot Welcome to the Neighborhood.[5] The pilot was later picked up to series and was retitled to The Neighborhood.[6] McKinney starred on the show for all of its eight seasons.[7] In January 2025, a spinoff with McKinney's character as a co-lead was in development at CBS.[8] In April, the spinoff was canceled.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | The Bahama Hustle | Cool-breeze | |
| 2009 | Know Thy Enemy | Nate Harris / Nemesis | |
| 2010 | Mega Shark Versus Crocosauras | USS Carter Sonar Tech | |
| 2012 | Air Collision | Navy SEAL #1 | |
| 2013 | Hollywont | Punk 2 | |
| 2018 | Halfway There | Derek Horn | Television film |
| 2020 | Boss Level | Dave | |
| 2022 | Bitch Ass | Spade |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Burn Notice | Camaro Owner | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2010; 2013 | Make It Happen | Larry Crawford | 4 episodes; also producer and writer |
| 2012 | Common Law | Officer Dunsmore | Episode: "Role Play" |
| 2013 | Graceland | Eddie | 3 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | Vice Principals | Dayshawn | 15 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | Great News | Wayne | 15 episodes |
| 2017; 2019 | Snowfall | Karvel | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Lethal Weapon | Booker | Episode: "Ruthless" |
| Life in Pieces | Erikson | Episode: "Renter Portrait Plagiarism Scam" | |
| Door No. 1 | Ryan | Episode: "Ten Year" | |
| Drunk History | Martin Luther King Jr. / Lewis Swegles | 2 episodes | |
| 2018–present | The Neighborhood | Malcolm Butler | 135 episodes |
| 2018 | Room 104 | Charles | Episode: "Artificial" |
| 2022 | Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty | Zastro | Episode: "The Best Is Yet to Come" |
References
[edit]- ^ "'Graceland': Mike Infiltrates A Drug Cartel (VIDEO)". HuffPost. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "HBO Books Summer Dates For 'Ballers', 'Vice Principals' & 'The Night Of'". Deadline. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Sheaun McKinney Gets 'Great News'; Britt George Joins 'Too Close To Home'". Deadline. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Sharon Leal To Topline CBS' Jenny Lumet Drama Pilot; Sheaun McKinney Co-Stars". Deadline. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "'Welcome To The Neighborhood': Sheaun McKinney & Marcel Spears Cast In CBS Comedy Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "CBS Picks Up To Series Cedric the Entertainer's Pilot & Damon Wayans Jr.'s Comedy With Harry Styles Joining As EP". Deadline. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "'The Neighborhood' Renewed By CBS For Eighth & Final Season". Deadline. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "'The Neighborhood' Spinoff Based on Marty and Malcolm in Development at CBS". Variety. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "'Equalizer,' 'The Neighborhood' Spinoffs Not Moving Forward at CBS". Variety. Retrieved June 23, 2025.