1955-02-15 New York City, New York, USA
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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Jimmy | Lionel Barrymore | 2026-11-20 |
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Happy Gilmore 2 | Shooter McGavin | 2025-07-25 |
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Netflix Tudum 2025 | Self | 2025-05-30 |
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Swiped | Robert | 2025-09-09 |
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The Last Rodeo | Jimmy Mack | 2025-05-22 |
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Abruptio | Police Chief Richter | 2024-09-27 |
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F | Golfer | 2024-06-20 |
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Land of Dreams | Blair / Bob | 2022-09-16 |
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Rosaline | Lord Capulet | 2022-10-11 |
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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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Once Upon a Time in Venice | Mr. Carter | 2017-06-08 |
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The Tank | Lawson | 2017-07-27 |
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Wetlands | Det. Paddy Sheehan | 2017-09-15 |
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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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Exposed | Lt. Galban | 2016-01-22 |
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Don't Worry Baby | Harry Lang | 2016-07-22 |
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The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant | Self | 2016-09-06 |
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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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About Last Night | Casey McNeil | 2014-02-14 |
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Being American | Mark | 2014-09-18 |
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Believe Me | Ken | 2014-09-26 |
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Not Fade Away | Jack Dietz | 2012-12-21 |
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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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Balls to the Wall | Mr. Matthews | 2011-04-30 |
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Lemonade Mouth | Principal Brenigan | 2011-04-15 |
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Cat Run | Bill Krebb | 2011-04-01 |
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Refuge | Jack Phillips | 2010-01-01 |
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The Best and the Brightest | The Player | 2010-10-16 |
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Black Widow | Steve | 2010-01-01 |
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Barry Munday | Dr. Preston Edwards | 2010-03-13 |
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Spooner | Dennis Spooner | 2009-01-18 |
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Deep in the Valley | Diamond Jim | 2009-08-28 |
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Reunion | Eamon | 2009-03-06 |
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Fanboys | Big Chuck | 2009-02-06 |
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Splinterheads | Sargeant Bruce Mancuso | 2009-11-06 |
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The House Bunny | Dean Simmons | 2008-08-22 |
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Summerhood | Assistant Director | 2008-01-29 |
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Mad Money | Bryce Arbogast | 2008-01-17 |
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Player 5150 | Tony | 2008-01-07 |
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Superhero Movie | Lou Landers | 2008-03-28 |
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An American Carol | Lab Technician | 2008-10-03 |
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My Sexiest Year | Adult Jake | 2007-10-17 |
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The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning | JD "Boss" Hogg | 2007-03-04 |
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Awake | Dr. Larry Lupin | 2007-11-28 |
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Kickin' It Old Skool | Marty Schumacher | 2007-04-27 |
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American Family | Mr. Pratt | 2007-09-20 |
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American Pie Presents: Beta House | Mr. Stifler | 2007-12-19 |
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American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile | Mr. Stifler | 2006-12-13 |
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Funny Money | Vic | 2006-03-09 |
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Broken Flowers | Ron | 2005-07-31 |
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The L.A. Riot Spectacular | Officer Koon | 2005-04-25 |
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New Car Smell | Mac | 2005-01-01 |
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Rumor Has It... | Roger McManus | 2005-12-22 |
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Grind | Mr. Rivers | 2003-08-15 |
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Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey | Self | 2003-02-04 |
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Children on Their Birthdays | Speedy Thorne | 2002-02-16 |
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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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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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The Theory of the Leisure Class | Buddy Barnett | 2001-07-06 |
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The Skulls | Martin Lombard | 2000-03-31 |
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The Perfect Storm | Todd Gross | 2000-06-29 |
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Takedown | Mitch Gibson | 2000-03-15 |
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Magicians | Jake | 2000-01-01 |
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Isn't She Great | Brad Bradburn | 2000-01-28 |
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Requiem for a Dream | Tappy Tibbons | 2000-10-06 |
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The Making of 'The Iron Giant' | Self | 1999-01-01 |
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Five Aces | Ash Gray | 1999-05-28 |
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The Iron Giant | Kent Mansley (voice) | 1999-08-06 |
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My Teacher's Wife | Roy Mueller | 1999-11-10 |
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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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Jaded | Jack Carlson | 1998-07-09 |
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Divorce: A Contemporary Western | 1998-10-19 | |
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The Faculty | Mr. Frank Connor | 1998-12-25 |
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Gideon | Alan Longhurst | 1998-10-26 |
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Leave It to Beaver | Ward Cleaver | 1997-08-22 |
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Gun | Lutz | 1997-04-12 |
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Flubber | Wilson Croft | 1997-11-26 |
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Into Thin Air: Death on Everest | Jon Krakauer | 1997-11-09 |
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A Smile Like Yours | Richard Halstrom | 1997-08-27 |
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Lawn Dogs | Morton | 1997-11-21 |
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The Eighteenth Angel | Hugh Stanton | 1997-01-01 |
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Celtic Pride | Coach Kimball | 1996-04-19 |
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Superman: The Last Son of Krypton | Jor-El (voice) | 1996-09-10 |
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Unforgettable | Stewart Gleick | 1996-02-23 |
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House Arrest | Donald Krupp | 1996-08-14 |
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Happy Gilmore | Shooter McGavin | 1996-02-16 |
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The Rich Man's Wife | Tony Potenza | 1996-09-13 |
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The Tuskegee Airmen | Major Joy | 1995-08-25 |
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Fair Game | Lieutenant Meyerson | 1995-11-03 |
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Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back | Sheriff Jack Banning | 1995-05-17 |
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Terminal Velocity | Kerr | 1994-09-23 |
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The Road Killers | Glen | 1994-05-07 |
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Monkey Trouble | Tom | 1994-03-18 |
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Another Midnight Run | Jack Walsh | 1994-02-05 |
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Midnight Runaround | Jack Walsh | 1994-03-20 |
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Midnight Run for Your Life | Jack Walsh | 1994-07-14 |
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Quiz Show | Jack Barry | 1994-08-25 |
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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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Fatal Instinct | Frank Kelbo | 1993-10-29 |
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Telling Secrets | Terry Kelsey | 1993-01-17 |
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Fatal Exposure | Robert Parker | 1991-02-06 |
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Thelma & Louise | Darryl | 1991-05-24 |
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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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Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue | Senator Dixon | 1991-10-31 |
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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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Paramedics | Mad Mike | 1988-06-01 |
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Little Girl Lost | Wolff | 1988-04-25 |
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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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Grease 2 | Goose McKenzie | 1982-06-11 |
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The Black Room | Terry | 1982-12-09 |
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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 |
