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Christopher McDonald

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

February 15, 1955 (age 71)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Chris McDonald

Christopher MacDonald

Chris MacDonald

크리스토퍼 맥도날드

Кристофер Макдональд

Christopher McDonald

Biography

Christopher McDonald (born February 15, 1955) is a European-American actor. He is known for his roles in Happy Gilmore and 61. Other notable starring roles for McDonald in film include "T-Birds" member Goose McKenzie in Grease 2 (1982), Darryl Dickinson opposite his former fiancée Geena Davis in Thelma & Louise (1991), Ward Cleaver in the film adaptation Leave It to Beaver (1997), and Tappy Tibbons in Requiem for a Dream (2000). Along with numerous independent and small-budget film roles, he played supporting characters in box-office hits Grumpy Old Men (1993), Flubber (1997), Rumor Has It (2005), The House Bunny (2008) and About Last Night (2014). On television, McDonald was a series regular on network TV shows Walter & Emily (1991–1992, NBC), Good Advice (1993–1994, CBS), Family Law (1999–2002, CBS), Cracking Up (2004-2006, FOX) and Harry's Law, (2011–2012, NBC). In 2022, McDonald was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as casino CEO Marty Ghilain on the HBO Max show Hacks.

Filmography

2026FilmJimmyas Lionel Barrymore 2026TVThe Gray Houseas Thomas McNiven 2025FilmSwipedas Robert 2025FilmHappy Gilmore 2as Shooter McGavin 2025FilmNetflix Tudum 2025as Self 2025FilmThe Last Rodeoas Jimmy Mack 2024FilmAbruptioas Police Chief Richter 2024FilmBeverly Hills Cop: Axel Fas Golfer 2023TVCaptain Fall 2023TVSecret Invasionas Chris Stearns 2023TVStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventuresas Grandpa Roog (voice)2022TVThe Watcheras Rourke Chamberland 2022FilmRosalineas Lord Capulet 2022FilmLand of Dreamsas Blair / Bob 2021TVHacksas Marty 2021FilmWalking with Herbas Wiley 2021FilmStallone: Frank, That Isas Self 2020FilmWe Can Be Heroesas President Neil Anami 2020FilmThe Stand at Paxton Countyas Sheriff Roger Bostwick 2019TVMr. Iglesiasas Coach Dixon 2019FilmDeep Murderas Richard 2019TVCostume Questas Bob Dickerson, Grubbin Bob 2018FilmBacktraceas Franks 2018FilmPink Elephantsas Self 2018TVRob Riggle's Ski Master Academyas Jim Bassman 2018TVKeith Lemon: Coming in Americaas Self 2018TVGone 2017FilmLife After Flashas Self 2017FilmWetlandsas Det. Paddy Sheehan 2017FilmThe Tankas Lawson 2017FilmOnce Upon a Time in Veniceas Mr. Carter 2017TVGreat Newsas Len 2017TVThe Real Bros of Simi Valleyas Cal 2017FilmThe Crashas Del Banco 2016TVSearch Partyas Bill 2016FilmThe Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giantas Self 2016FilmDon't Worry Babyas Harry Lang 2016TVAmerican Crime Storyas Robert S. 'Bob' Bennett 2016FilmExposedas Lt. Galban 2015FilmSoul Tiesas Sydney 2015TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertas Self 2015FilmZipperas Peter Kirkland 2015TVBallersas Dallas Cowboys Owner 2015TVTexas Risingas Henry Karnes 2015FilmThe Squeezeas Riverboat 2014FilmBelieve Meas Ken 2014FilmBeing Americanas Mark 2014TVLast Week Tonight with John Oliveras Company CEO 2014FilmAbout Last Nightas Casey McNeil 2013TVKirstieas Jeffrey Sheppard 2013TVBeware the Batmanas Harvey Dent (voice)2012FilmNot Fade Awayas Jack Dietz 2012FilmThe Collectionas Mr. Peters 2012FilmGrassrootsas Jim Tripp 2011FilmBalls to the Wallas Mr. Matthews 2011FilmLemonade Mouthas Principal Brenigan 2011TVHappy Endingsas Mr. Kerkovich 2011FilmCat Runas Bill Krebb 2011TVHarry's Lawas Tommy Jefferson 2010FilmThe Best and the Brightestas The Player 2010TVBoardwalk Empireas Harry Daugherty 2010TVRegular Showas Carl Putter (voice)2010TVBen 10: Ultimate Alienas Captain Nemesis (voice)2010FilmBarry Mundayas Dr. Preston Edwards 2010FilmRefugeas Jack Phillips 2010FilmBlack Widowas Steve 2009FilmSplinterheadsas Sargeant Bruce Mancuso 2009TVThe Leagueas Judge Hardy 2009TVCelebrity Ghost Storiesas Self 2009TVStargate Universeas Alan Armstrong 2009TVThe Good Wifeas Judge Don Schakowsky 2009FilmDeep in the Valleyas Diamond Jim 2009FilmReunionas Eamon 2009FilmFanboysas Big Chuck 2009FilmSpooneras Dennis Spooner 2008FilmAn American Carolas Lab Technician 2008FilmThe House Bunnyas Dean Simmons 2008FilmSuperhero Movieas Lou Landers 2008FilmSummerhoodas Assistant Director 2008FilmMad Moneyas Bryce Arbogast 2008FilmPlayer 5150as Tony 2007FilmAmerican Pie Presents: Beta Houseas Mr. Stifler 2007FilmAwakeas Dr. Larry Lupin 2007FilmMy Sexiest Yearas Adult Jake 2007FilmAmerican Familyas Mr. Pratt 2007TVThe Bronx Is Burningas Joe DiMaggio 2007FilmKickin' It Old Skoolas Marty Schumacher 2007FilmThe Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginningas JD "Boss" Hogg 2006FilmAmerican Pie Presents: The Naked Mileas Mr. Stifler 2006TVPsychas Paul Haversham 2006FilmFunny Moneyas Vic 2005FilmRumor Has It...as Roger McManus 2005TVTwinsas Terry 2005FilmBroken Flowersas Ron 2005FilmThe L.A. Riot Spectacularas Officer Koon 2005TVFat Actressas Jimmy 2005TVNumb3rsas Frank Thompson 2005TVMediumas Gregory King 2005FilmNew Car Smellas Mac 2004TVJustice League Unlimitedas Jor-El (voice)2004TVNorth Shore 2004TVCracking Upas Ted Shackleton 2004TVBest Week Ever 2003TVLas Vegasas Kidnapper Chips 2003FilmGrindas Mr. Rivers 2003FilmThelma & Louise: The Last Journeyas Self 2002TVWithout a Traceas Bob Carroll 2002TVThe Twilight Zoneas Rick 2002FilmSpy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreamsas President of the USA 2002FilmChildren on Their Birthdaysas Speedy Thorne 2002FilmSpeakeasyas Dr. Addams 2001FilmThe Man Who Wasn't Thereas Macadam Salesman 2001TVLaw & Order: Criminal Intentas Evan Korman 2001FilmThe Theory of the Leisure Classas Buddy Barnett 2001Film61*as Mel Allen 2000FilmRequiem for a Dreamas Tappy Tibbons 2000FilmThe Perfect Stormas Todd Gross 2000FilmThe Skullsas Martin Lombard 2000FilmTakedownas Mitch Gibson 2000FilmIsn't She Greatas Brad Bradburn 2000FilmMagiciansas Jake 1999FilmMy Teacher's Wifeas Roy Mueller 1999TVFamily Lawas Rex Weller 1999TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitas Harold Coyle 1999FilmThe Iron Giantas Kent Mansley (voice)1999FilmFive Acesas Ash Gray 1999TVBatman Beyondas Superman (voice)1999TVThe Sopranosas Eddie Dunne 1999FilmThe Making of 'The Iron Giant'as Self 1998FilmThe Facultyas Mr. Frank Connor 1998FilmGideonas Alan Longhurst 1998FilmDivorce: A Contemporary Western 1998FilmSLC Punkas Dad 1998TVHollywood Squaresas Self - Panelist 1998FilmJadedas Jack Carlson 1998FilmDirty Workas Travis Cole 1997FilmFlubberas Wilson Croft 1997FilmLawn Dogsas Morton Stockard 1997FilmInto Thin Air: Death on Everestas Jon Krakauer 1997TVVeronica's Closetas Bryce Anderson 1997FilmA Smile Like Yoursas Richard Halstrom 1997FilmLeave It to Beaveras Ward Cleaver 1997FilmThe Eighteenth Angelas Hugh Stanton 1996FilmThe Rich Man's Wifeas Tony Potenza 1996FilmSuperman: The Last Son of Kryptonas Jor-El (voice)1996TVSuperman: The Animated Seriesas Jor-El (voice)1996FilmHouse Arrestas Donald Krupp 1996TVThe Daily Showas Self 1996FilmCeltic Prideas Coach Kimball 1996FilmUnforgettableas Stewart Gleick 1996FilmHappy Gilmoreas Shooter McGavin 1995FilmFair Gameas Lieutenant Meyerson 1995FilmThe Tuskegee Airmenas Major Joy 1995TVRoad Rules 1995FilmBest of the Best 3: No Turning Backas Sheriff Jack Banning 1994FilmTerminal Velocityas Kerr 1994FilmQuiz Showas Jack Barry 1994FilmMidnight Run for Your Lifeas Jack Walsh 1994FilmThe Road Killersas Glen 1994FilmMidnight Run Aroundas Jack Walsh 1994FilmMonkey Troubleas Tom 1994FilmAnother Midnight Runas Jack Walsh 1993FilmGrumpy Old Menas Mike 1993FilmFatal Instinctas Frank Kelbo 1993FilmBumsas Sgt. Andrew Holloman 1993FilmBenefit of the Doubtas Dan 1993FilmConflict of Interestas Mickey Flannery 1993TVGood Adviceas Joey DeRuzza 1993FilmTelling Secretsas Terry Kelsey 1991TVWalter & Emilyas Matt Collins 1991FilmWild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blueas Senator Dixon 1991TVHome Improvementas Stu Cutler 1991FilmDutchas Reed Standish 1991FilmThelma & Louiseas Darryl 1991FilmRed Windas Victor Lange 1991FilmFatal Exposureas Robert Parker 1990TVLaw & Orderas John Jay McIntyre 1990FilmPlayroomas Chris 1990FilmCool Blueas Peter Sin 1989FilmAn Eight Is Enough Weddingas Jeb 1989FilmChances Areas Louie Jeffries 1988TVParadiseas Dexter 1988FilmParamedicsas Mad Mike 1988FilmLittle Girl Lostas Wolff 1988TVAaron's Way 1987TVStar Trek: The Next Generationas Lt. Richard Castillo 1987FilmOutrageous Fortuneas George 1986FilmTriplecrossas Steve Tyler 1986FilmThe Boys Next Dooras Detective Mark Woods 1986TVMatlockas Eric Lane 1985TVThe Twilight Zoneas (segment "Aqua Vita")1984TVHunteras Sonny Dupree 1984TVCall to Gloryas Major Tim O'Reilly 1984FilmChattanooga Choo Chooas Paul 1984FilmBreakin'as James 1984FilmWhere the Boys Areas Tony 1982FilmThe Black Roomas Terry 1982TVCheersas Rick Walker 1982TVKnight Rideras Joe Flynn 1982FilmGrease 2as Goose McKenzie 1981FilmTwirlas Buddy Butler 1980FilmThe Hearseas Pete 1978FilmGetting Marriedas Usher