1955-02-15 New York City, New York, USA
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 & 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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Jimmy | Lionel Barrymore | 2026-11-20 |
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Netflix Tudum 2025 | Self | 2025-05-30 |
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The Last Rodeo | Jimmy Mack | 2025-05-22 |
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Happy Gilmore 2 | Shooter McGavin | 2025-07-25 |
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Swiped | Robert | 2025-09-09 |
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F | Golfer | 2024-06-20 |
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Abruptio | Police Chief Richter | 2024-09-27 |
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Rosaline | Lord Capulet | 2022-10-11 |
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Land of Dreams | Blair / Bob | 2022-09-16 |
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Walking with Herb | Wiley | 2021-04-30 |
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Stallone: Frank, That Is | Self | 2021-01-19 |
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The Stand at Paxton County | Sheriff Roger Bostwick | 2020-05-02 |
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We Can Be Heroes | President Neil Anami | 2020-12-25 |
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Deep Murder | Richard | 2019-06-14 |
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Pink Elephants | Self | 2018-11-15 |
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Backtrace | Franks | 2018-12-14 |
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The Tank | Lawson | 2017-07-27 |
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The Crash | Del Banco | 2017-01-13 |
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Life After Flash | Self | 2017-10-02 |
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Wetlands | Det. Paddy Sheehan | 2017-09-15 |
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Once Upon a Time in Venice | Mr. Carter | 2017-06-08 |
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The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant | Self | 2016-09-06 |
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Exposed | Lt. Galban | 2016-01-22 |
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Don't Worry Baby | Harry Lang | 2016-07-22 |
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The Squeeze | Riverboat | 2015-04-17 |
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Soul Ties | Sydney | 2015-09-21 |
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Zipper | Peter Kirkland | 2015-08-28 |
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Believe Me | Ken | 2014-09-26 |
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About Last Night | Casey McNeil | 2014-02-14 |
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Being American | Mark | 2014-09-18 |
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Grassroots | Jim Tripp | 2012-06-22 |
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The Collection | Mr. Peters | 2012-11-30 |
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Not Fade Away | Jack Dietz | 2012-12-21 |
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Balls to the Wall | Mr. Matthews | 2011-04-30 |
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Cat Run | Bill Krebb | 2011-04-01 |
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Lemonade Mouth | Principal Stanley Brenigan | 2011-04-15 |
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The Best and the Brightest | The Player | 2010-10-16 |
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Refuge | Jack Phillips | 2010-01-01 |
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Barry Munday | Dr. Preston Edwards | 2010-03-13 |
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Black Widow | Steve | 2010-01-01 |
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Spooner | Dennis Spooner | 2009-01-18 |
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Reunion | Eamon | 2009-03-06 |
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Splinterheads | Sargeant Bruce Mancuso | 2009-11-06 |
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Fanboys | Big Chuck | 2009-02-06 |
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Deep in the Valley | Diamond Jim | 2009-08-28 |
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Summerhood | Assistant Director | 2008-01-29 |
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An American Carol | Lab Technician | 2008-10-03 |
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Player 5150 | Tony | 2008-01-07 |
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The House Bunny | Dean Simmons | 2008-08-22 |
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Mad Money | Bryce Arbogast | 2008-01-17 |
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Superhero Movie | Lou Landers | 2008-03-28 |
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American Family | Mr. Pratt | 2007-09-20 |
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The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning | Boss Hogg | 2007-03-04 |
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My Sexiest Year | Adult Jake | 2007-10-17 |
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Awake | Dr. Larry Lupin | 2007-11-28 |
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American Pie Presents: Beta House | Mr. Stifler | 2007-12-19 |
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Kickin' It Old Skool | Marty Schumacher | 2007-04-27 |
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Funny Money | Vic | 2006-03-09 |
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American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile | Mr. Stifler | 2006-12-04 |
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Reservoir Dogs Revisited | Self | 2005-06-03 |
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New Car Smell | Mac | 2005-01-01 |
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The L.A. Riot Spectacular | Officer Koon | 2005-04-25 |
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Rumor Has It... | Roger McManus | 2005-12-22 |
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Broken Flowers | Ron | 2005-07-31 |
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Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey | Self | 2003-02-04 |
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Grind | Mr. Rivers | 2003-08-15 |
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Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams | President of the USA | 2002-08-07 |
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Speakeasy | Dr. Addams | 2002-01-01 |
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Children on Their Birthdays | Speedy Thorne | 2002-02-16 |
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The Making of Requiem for a Dream | Self | 2001-05-22 |
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The Theory of the Leisure Class | Buddy Barnett | 2001-07-06 |
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61* | Mel Allen | 2001-04-28 |
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The Man Who Wasn't There | Macadam Salesman | 2001-10-26 |
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Magicians | Jake | 2000-01-01 |
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Takedown | Mitch Gibson | 2000-03-15 |
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Requiem for a Dream | Tappy Tibbons | 2000-10-06 |
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The Skulls | Martin Lombard | 2000-03-31 |
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Isn't She Great | Brad Bradburn | 2000-01-28 |
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The Perfect Storm | Todd Gross | 2000-06-29 |
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The Iron Giant | Kent Mansley (voice) | 1999-08-06 |
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Five Aces | Ash Gray | 1999-05-28 |
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My Teacher's Wife | Roy Mueller | 1999-11-10 |
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The Making of 'The Iron Giant' | Self | 1999-01-01 |
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Dirty Work | Travis Cole | 1998-06-12 |
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SLC Punk | Dad | 1998-09-24 |
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The Faculty | Mr. Frank Connor | 1998-12-25 |
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Divorce: A Contemporary Western | 1998-10-19 | |
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Jaded | Jack Carlson | 1998-07-09 |
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Gideon | Alan Longhurst | 1998-10-26 |
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Flubber | Wilson Croft | 1997-11-26 |
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A Smile Like Yours | Richard Halstrom | 1997-08-27 |
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Leave It to Beaver | Ward Cleaver | 1997-08-22 |
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The Eighteenth Angel | Hugh Stanton | 1997-01-01 |
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Into Thin Air: Death on Everest | Jon Krakauer | 1997-11-09 |
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Lawn Dogs | Morton Stockard | 1997-11-21 |
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Celtic Pride | Coach Kimball | 1996-04-19 |
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Happy Gilmore | Shooter McGavin | 1996-02-16 |
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Superman: The Last Son of Krypton | Jor-El (voice) | 1996-09-10 |
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House Arrest | Donald Krupp | 1996-08-14 |
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Unforgettable | Stewart Gleick | 1996-02-23 |
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The Rich Man's Wife | Tony Potenza | 1996-09-13 |
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Fair Game | Lieutenant Meyerson | 1995-11-03 |
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The Tuskegee Airmen | Major Joy | 1995-08-25 |
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Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back | Sheriff Jack Banning | 1995-05-17 |
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Midnight Run Around | Jack Walsh | 1994-03-20 |
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The Road Killers | Glen | 1994-05-07 |
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Another Midnight Run | Jack Walsh | 1994-02-05 |
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Quiz Show | Jack Barry | 1994-08-25 |
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Terminal Velocity | Kerr | 1994-09-23 |
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Monkey Trouble | Tom | 1994-03-18 |
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Midnight Run for Your Life | Jack Walsh | 1994-07-14 |
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Fatal Instinct | Frank Kelbo | 1993-10-29 |
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Conflict of Interest | Mickey Flannery | 1993-05-19 |
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Benefit of the Doubt | Dan | 1993-06-17 |
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Bums | Sgt. Andrew Holloman | 1993-06-30 |
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Grumpy Old Men | Mike | 1993-12-25 |
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Telling Secrets | Terry Kelsey | 1993-01-17 |
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Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue | Senator Dixon | 1991-10-31 |
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Fatal Exposure | Robert Parker | 1991-02-06 |
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Red Wind | Victor Lange | 1991-05-16 |
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Dutch | Reed Standish | 1991-07-19 |
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Thelma & Louise | Darryl | 1991-05-24 |
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Playroom | Chris | 1990-09-06 |
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Cool Blue | Peter Sin | 1990-02-27 |
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Chances Are | Louie Jeffries | 1989-03-10 |
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An Eight Is Enough Wedding | Jeb | 1989-10-15 |
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Little Girl Lost | Wolff | 1988-04-25 |
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Paramedics | Mad Mike | 1988-06-01 |
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Outrageous Fortune | George | 1987-01-30 |
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The Boys Next Door | Detective Mark Woods | 1986-03-14 |
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Triplecross | Steve Tyler | 1986-07-03 |
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Breakin' | James | 1984-05-04 |
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Where the Boys Are | Tony | 1984-04-06 |
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Chattanooga Choo Choo | Paul | 1984-05-18 |
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The Black Room | Terry | 1982-12-09 |
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Grease 2 | Goose McKenzie | 1982-06-11 |
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Twirl | Buddy Butler | 1981-10-25 |
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The Hearse | Pete | 1980-06-01 |
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Getting Married | Usher | 1978-05-17 |
