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Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Known For Acting
Birthday Feb 15, 1955 (70)
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Popularity 4 (history)
Updated May 02, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

Christopher McDonald (born February 15, 1955) is an 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 & Lo ... uise (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.

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Filmography

Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2

2025

as Shooter McGavin

The Last Rodeo

The Last Rodeo

2025

as Jimmy Mack

Abruptio

Abruptio

2024

as Police Chief Richter

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

2024

as Golfer

Land of Dreams

Land of Dreams

2022

as Blair / Bob

Rosaline

Rosaline

2022

as Lord Capulet

Walking with Herb

Walking with Herb

2021

as Wiley

The Stand at Paxton County

The Stand at Paxton County

2020

as Sheriff Roger Bostwick

We Can Be Heroes

We Can Be Heroes

2020

as President Neil Anami

Deep Murder

Deep Murder

2019

as Richard

Backtrace

Backtrace

2018

as Franks

The Tank

The Tank

2017

as Lawson

Wetlands

Wetlands

2017

as Det. Paddy Sheehan

The Crash

The Crash

2017

as Del Banco

Once Upon a Time in Venice

Once Upon a Time in Venice

2017

as Mr. Carter

Don't Worry Baby

Don't Worry Baby

2016

as Harry Lang

Exposed

Exposed

2016

as Lt. Galban

The Squeeze

The Squeeze

2015

as Riverboat

Soul Ties

Soul Ties

2015

as Sydney

Zipper

Zipper

2015

as Peter Kirkland

About Last Night

About Last Night

2014

as Casey McNeil

Believe Me

Believe Me

2014

as Ken

The Collection

The Collection

2012

as Mr. Peters

Grassroots

Grassroots

2012

as Jim Tripp

Not Fade Away

Not Fade Away

2012

as Jack Dietz

Cat Run

Cat Run

2011

as Bill Krebb

Balls to the Wall

Balls to the Wall

2011

as Mr. Matthews

Lemonade Mouth

Lemonade Mouth

2011

as Principal Brenigan

Black Widow

Black Widow

2010

as Steve

Refuge

Refuge

2010

as Jack Phillips

Barry Munday

Barry Munday

2010

as Dr. Preston Edwards

The Best and the Brightest

The Best and the Brightest

2010

as The Player

Splinterheads

Splinterheads

2009

as Sargeant Bruce Mancuso

Fanboys

Fanboys

2009

as Big Chuck

Deep in the Valley

Deep in the Valley

2009

as Diamond Jim

Reunion

Reunion

2009

as Eamon

Spooner

Spooner

2009

as Dennis Spooner

Superhero Movie

Superhero Movie

2008

as Lou Landers

Player 5150

Player 5150

2008

as Tony

Summerhood

Summerhood

2008

as Assistant Director

The House Bunny

The House Bunny

2008

as Dean Simmons

Mad Money

Mad Money

2008

as Bryce Arbogast

An American Carol

An American Carol

2008

as Lab Technician

American Pie Presents: Beta House

American Pie Presents: Beta House

2007

as Mr. Stifler

Kickin' It Old Skool

Kickin' It Old Skool

2007

as Marty Schumacher

Awake

Awake

2007

as Dr. Larry Lupin

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning

2007

as JD "Boss" Hogg

Funny Money

Funny Money

2006

as Vic

Rumor Has It...

Rumor Has It...

2005

as Roger McManus

The L.A. Riot Spectacular

The L.A. Riot Spectacular

2005

as Officer Koon

Broken Flowers

Broken Flowers

2005

as Ron

Grind

Grind

2003

as Mr. Rivers

Children on Their Birthdays

Children on Their Birthdays

2002

as Speedy Thorne

Speakeasy

Speakeasy

2002

as Dr. Addams

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

2002

as President of the USA

61*

61*

2001

as Mel Allen

The Theory of the Leisure Class

The Theory of the Leisure Class

2001

as Buddy Barnett

The Man Who Wasn't There

The Man Who Wasn't There

2001

as Macadam Salesman

Requiem for a Dream

Requiem for a Dream

2000

as Tappy Tibbons

Takedown

Takedown

2000

as Mitch Gibson

The Skulls

The Skulls

2000

as Martin Lombard

Magicians

Magicians

2000

as Jake

Isn't She Great

Isn't She Great

2000

as Brad Bradburn

The Perfect Storm

The Perfect Storm

2000

as Todd Gross

Five Aces

Five Aces

1999

as Ash Gray

The Iron Giant

The Iron Giant

1999

as Kent Mansley (voice)

My Teacher's Wife

My Teacher's Wife

1999

as Roy Mueller

Jaded

Jaded

1998

as Jack Carlson

Dirty Work

Dirty Work

1998

as Travis Cole

SLC Punk

SLC Punk

1998

as Dad

Gideon

Gideon

1998

as Alan Longhurst

The Faculty

The Faculty

1998

as Mr. Frank Connor

Leave It to Beaver

Leave It to Beaver

1997

as Ward Cleaver

The Eighteenth Angel

The Eighteenth Angel

1997

as Hugh Stanton

Lawn Dogs

Lawn Dogs

1997

as Morton

Flubber

Flubber

1997

as Wilson Croft

Into Thin Air: Death on Everest

Into Thin Air: Death on Everest

1997

as Jon Krakauer

A Smile Like Yours

A Smile Like Yours

1997

as Richard Halstrom

Happy Gilmore

Happy Gilmore

1996

as Shooter McGavin

Unforgettable

Unforgettable

1996

as Stewart Gleick

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton

1996

as Jor-El (voice)

Celtic Pride

Celtic Pride

1996

as Coach Kimball

House Arrest

House Arrest

1996

as Donald Krupp

The Rich Man's Wife

The Rich Man's Wife

1996

as Tony Potenza

Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back

Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back

1995

as Sheriff Jack Banning

Fair Game

Fair Game

1995

as Lieutenant Meyerson

The Tuskegee Airmen

The Tuskegee Airmen

1995

as Major Joy

Another Midnight Run

Another Midnight Run

1994

as Jack Walsh

Midnight Run for Your Life

Midnight Run for Your Life

1994

as Jack Walsh

Midnight Runaround

Midnight Runaround

1994

as Jack Walsh

Terminal Velocity

Terminal Velocity

1994

as Kerr

Monkey Trouble

Monkey Trouble

1994

as Tom

Quiz Show

Quiz Show

1994

as Jack Barry

The Road Killers

The Road Killers

1994

as Glen

Bums

Bums

1993

as Sgt. Andrew Holloman

Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest

1993

as Mickey Flannery

Telling Secrets

Telling Secrets

1993

as Terry Kelsey

Benefit of the Doubt

Benefit of the Doubt

1993

as Dan

Fatal Instinct

Fatal Instinct

1993

as Frank Kelbo

Grumpy Old Men

Grumpy Old Men

1993

as Mike

Fatal Exposure

Fatal Exposure

1991

as Robert Parker

Dutch

Dutch

1991

as Reed Standish

Red Wind

Red Wind

1991

as Victor Lange

Thelma & Louise

Thelma & Louise

1991

as Darryl

Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue

Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue

1991

as Senator Dixon

Playroom

Playroom

1990

as Chris

Cool Blue

Cool Blue

1990

as Peter Sin

Chances Are

Chances Are

1989

as Louie Jeffries

Paramedics

Paramedics

1988

as Mad Mike

Little Girl Lost

Little Girl Lost

1988

as Wolff

Outrageous Fortune

Outrageous Fortune

1987

as George

The Boys Next Door

The Boys Next Door

1986

as Detective Mark Woods

Triplecross

Triplecross

1986

as Steve Tyler

Breakin'

Breakin'

1984

as James

Chattanooga Choo Choo

Chattanooga Choo Choo

1984

as Paul

Where the Boys Are

Where the Boys Are

1984

as Tony

The Black Room

The Black Room

1982

as Terry

Grease 2

Grease 2

1982

as Goose McKenzie

Twirl

Twirl

1981

as Buddy Butler

The Hearse

The Hearse

1980

as Pete

Getting Married

Getting Married

1978

as Usher

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Family Law

as Rex Weller

Episodes: 68

First Aired: Sep 20, 1999

Costume Quest

as Bob Dickerson, Grubbin Bob

Episodes: 26

First Aired: Mar 07, 2019

Harry's Law

as Tommy Jefferson

Episodes: 22

First Aired: Jan 17, 2011

Walter & Emily

as Matt Collins

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Nov 16, 1991

Ballers

as Dallas Cowboys Owner

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Jun 21, 2015

Cracking Up

as Ted Shackleton

Episodes: 12

First Aired: Mar 09, 2004

Hacks

as Marty

Episodes: 11

First Aired: May 13, 2021

Veronica's Closet

as Bryce Anderson

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Sep 25, 1997

The Bronx Is Burning

as Joe DiMaggio

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Jul 09, 2007

Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy

as Jim Bassman

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Aug 23, 2018

The Watcher

as Detective Rourke Chamberland

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Oct 13, 2022

Beware the Batman

as Harvey Dent (voice)

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Jul 13, 2013

The Good Wife

as Judge Don Schakowsky

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Sep 22, 2009

Superman: The Animated Series

as Jor-El (voice)

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Sep 06, 1996

American Crime Story

as Robert S. 'Bob' Bennett

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Feb 02, 2016

Texas Rising

as Henry Karnes

Episodes: 5

First Aired: May 25, 2015

Stargate Universe

as Alan Armstrong

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Oct 02, 2009

Secret Invasion

as Chris Stearns

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jun 21, 2023

Kirstie

as Jeffrey Sheppard

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Dec 04, 2013

Batman Beyond

as Superman (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 10, 1999

Search Party

as Bill

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 21, 2016

Good Advice

as Joey DeRuzza

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 02, 1993

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien

as Captain Nemesis (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 23, 2010

Happy Endings

as Mr. Kerkovich

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 13, 2011

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures

as Grandpa Roog (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 04, 2023

The Sopranos

as Eddie Dunne

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 10, 1999

Psych

as Paul Haversham

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 07, 2006

Star Trek: The Next Generation

as Lt. Richard Castillo

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 1987

Home Improvement

as Stu Cutler

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 1991

Knight Rider

as Joe Flynn

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 1982

Fat Actress

as Jimmy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 07, 2005

Hunter

as Sonny Dupree

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1984

Law & Order

as John Jay McIntyre

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

The Twilight Zone

as Rick

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 2002

Justice League Unlimited

as Jor-El (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 31, 2004

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as Evan Korman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 2001

The Real Bros of Simi Valley

as Cal

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 10, 2017

Great News

as Len

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 25, 2017

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

as Company CEO

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 27, 2014

The League

as Judge Hardy

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 29, 2009

Regular Show

as Carl Putter (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 06, 2010

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

as Declan Pace

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 2001

Cheers

as Rick Walker

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1982

Mr. Iglesias

as Coach Dixon

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 21, 2019

Without a Trace

as Bob Carroll

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 2002

Boardwalk Empire

as Harry Daugherty

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 2010

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Harold Coyle

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1999

Medium

as Gregory King

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 03, 2005

Beware the Batman

as Harvey Dent / Weapons Seller (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 13, 2013

Matlock

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Mar 03, 1986

Captain Fall

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jul 28, 2023

Gone

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Nov 13, 2017

Numb3rs

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 23, 2005

Best Week Ever

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 23, 2004

North Shore

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 14, 2004

The Twilight Zone

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 27, 1985

Road Rules

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 19, 1995

Aaron's Way

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 09, 1988

Celebrity Ghost Stories

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 2009

Cracking Up

Episodes: 0

First Aired: Mar 09, 2004

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