Christopher McDonald
Born February 15, 1955 (Age: 71)
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New York City, New York, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
The Last Rodeo
2025
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as Jimmy Mack
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Age: 70
Once Upon a Time in Venice
2017
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as Mr. Carter
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Age: 62
Exposed
2016
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as Lt. Galban
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Age: 60
About Last Night
2014
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as Casey McNeil
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Age: 58
Not Fade Away
2012
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as Jack Dietz
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Age: 57
The Collection
2012
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as Mr. Peters
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Age: 57
Grassroots
2012
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as Jim Tripp
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Age: 57
Cat Run
2011
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as Bill Krebb
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Age: 56
Fanboys
2009
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as Big Chuck
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Age: 53
An American Carol
2008
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as Lab Technician
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Age: 53
The House Bunny
2008
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as Dean Simmons
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Age: 53
Superhero Movie
2008
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as Lou Landers
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Age: 53
American Pie Presents: Beta House
2007
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as Mr. Stifler
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Age: 52
Awake
2007
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as Dr. Larry Lupin
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Age: 52
Kickin' It Old Skool
2007
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as Marty Schumacher
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Age: 52
Rumor Has It...
2005
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as Roger McManus
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Age: 50
Broken Flowers
2005
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as Ron
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Age: 50
No Image
New Car Smell
2005
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as Mac
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Age: 49
Grind
2003
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as Mr. Rivers
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Age: 48
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
2002
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as President of the USA
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Age: 47
The Man Who Wasn't There
2001
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as Macadam Salesman
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Age: 46
Requiem for a Dream
2000
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as Tappy Tibbons
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Age: 45
The Perfect Storm
2000
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as Todd Gross
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Age: 45
The Skulls
2000
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as Martin Lombard
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Age: 45
Isn't She Great
2000
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as Brad Bradburn
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Age: 44
Magicians
2000
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as Jake
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Age: 44
The Iron Giant
1999
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as Kent Mansley (voice)
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Age: 44
The Faculty
1998
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as Mr. Frank Connor
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Age: 43
SLC Punk
1998
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as Dad
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Age: 43
Flubber
1997
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as Wilson Croft
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Age: 42
Lawn Dogs
1997
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as Morton
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Age: 42
A Smile Like Yours
1997
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as Richard Halstrom
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Age: 42
Leave It to Beaver
1997
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as Ward Cleaver
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Age: 42
The Rich Man's Wife
1996
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as Tony Potenza
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Age: 41
Happy Gilmore
1996
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as Shooter McGavin
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Age: 41
Fair Game
1995
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as Lieutenant Meyerson
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Age: 40
Quiz Show
1994
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as Jack Barry
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Age: 39
Monkey Trouble
1994
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as Tom
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Age: 39
Grumpy Old Men
1993
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as Mike
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Age: 38
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
1991
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as Senator Dixon
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Age: 36
Dutch
1991
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as Reed Standish
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Age: 36
Thelma & Louise
1991
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as Darryl
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Age: 36
Fatal Exposure
1991
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as Robert Parker
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Age: 35
Chances Are
1989
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as Louie Jeffries
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Age: 34
Breakin'
1984
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as James
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Age: 29
Where the Boys Are
1984
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as Tony
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Age: 29
The Black Room
1982
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as Terry
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Age: 27
Grease 2
1982
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as Goose McKenzie
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Age: 27