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 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.