Christopher McDonald
Acting
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.
Born: February 15, 1955
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
An Eight Is Enough Wedding
This second made-for-television reunion film finds eldest son David on the brink of marriage to a divorcee. However, some of his sisters would prefer to see a reunion with his ex-wife Janet.
Costume Quest
Wren, Reynold, Everett and Lucy face off against ferocious, nougat-munching monsters that lurk in the shadows of the sleepy town of Auburn Hollow. They must learn to use their imaginations to unlock the magical powers of their homemade costumes and save the universe on a night where monsters reign... Halloween!
The Sopranos
The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
Regular Show
The surreal misadventures of two best friends - a blue jay and a raccoon - as they seek to liven up their mundane jobs as groundskeepers at the local park.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.
Justice League Unlimited
The galaxy's most powerful superheroes return to battle the allied villains and criminal plots that endanger the universe.
The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
A documentary about how the critically acclaimed film wound up being a box office disappointment, only to become regarded as a classic over a decade after its initial release.
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
With his secret identity now revealed to the world, Ben Tennyson continues to fight evil as a superhero with the help of the newly acquired Ultimatrix.
Family Law
Family attorney and mom, Lynn Holt, has had to scramble to keep her family and her law firm together, since her husband left her and took most of their joint law practice with him. Although the attorneys are carting plenty of life's baggage, they're all determined to make the most of this unexpected second chance—and make each month's mortgage payment.
Batman Beyond
As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.
Filmography
as Lionel Barrymore
as Robert
as Shooter McGavin
as Self
as Jimmy Mack
as Police Chief Richter
as Golfer
as Chris Stearns
as Grandpa Roog (voice)
as Rourke Chamberland
as Lord Capulet
as Blair / Bob
as Marty
as Wiley
as Self
as President Neil Anami
as Sheriff Roger Bostwick
as Coach Dixon
as Richard
as Bob Dickerson, Grubbin Bob
as Franks
as Self
as Jim Bassman
as Self
as Det. Paddy Sheehan
as Lawson
as Mr. Carter
as Len
as Del Banco
as Bill
as Harry Lang
as Robert S. 'Bob' Bennett
as Lt. Galban
as Sydney
as Peter Kirkland
as Dallas Cowboys Owner
as Henry Karnes
as Riverboat
as Ken
as Mark
as Company CEO
as Casey McNeil
as Jeffrey Sheppard
as Harvey Dent (voice)
as Harvey Dent / Weapons Seller (voice)
as Jack Dietz
as Mr. Peters
as Jim Tripp
as Mr. Matthews
as Principal Brenigan
as Mr. Kerkovich
as Bill Krebb
as Tommy Jefferson
as The Player
as Harry Daugherty
as Carl Putter (voice)
as Captain Nemesis (voice)
as Dr. Preston Edwards
as Jack Phillips
as Steve
as Sargeant Bruce Mancuso
as Judge Hardy
as Self
as Alan Armstrong
as Judge Don Schakowsky
as Diamond Jim
as Eamon
as Big Chuck
as Dennis Spooner
as Lab Technician
as Dean Simmons
as Lou Landers
as Assistant Director
as Bryce Arbogast
as Tony
as Mr. Stifler
as Dr. Larry Lupin
as Adult Jake
as Mr. Pratt
as Joe DiMaggio
as Marty Schumacher
as JD "Boss" Hogg
as Mr. Stifler
as Paul Haversham
as Vic
as Roger McManus
as Terry
as Ron
as Officer Koon
as Jimmy
as Frank Thompson
as Gregory King
as Jor-El (voice)
as Ted Shackleton
as Kidnapper Chips
as Mr. Rivers
as Bob Carroll
as Rick
as President of the USA
as Speedy Thorne
as Dr. Addams
as Macadam Salesman
as Evan Korman
as Declan Pace
as Buddy Barnett
as Mel Allen
as Tappy Tibbons
as Todd Gross
as Martin Lombard
as Mitch Gibson
as Brad Bradburn
as Jake
as Roy Mueller
as Rex Weller
as Harold Coyle
as Kent Mansley (voice)
as Ash Gray
as Eddie Dunne
as Superman (voice)
as Mr. Frank Connor
as Alan Longhurst
as Dad
as Jack Carlson
as Travis Cole
as Wilson Croft
as Morton
as Jon Krakauer
as Bryce Anderson
as Richard Halstrom
as Ward Cleaver
as Hugh Stanton
as Tony Potenza
as Jor-El (voice)
as Jor-El (voice)
as Donald Krupp
as Self
as Coach Kimball
as Stewart Gleick
as Shooter McGavin
as Lieutenant Meyerson
as Major Joy
as Sheriff Jack Banning
as Kerr
as Jack Barry
as Jack Walsh
as Glen
as Jack Walsh
as Tom
as Jack Walsh
as Mike
as Frank Kelbo
as Sgt. Andrew Holloman
as Dan
as Mickey Flannery
as Joey DeRuzza
as Terry Kelsey
as Senator Dixon
as Stu Cutler
as Reed Standish
as Darryl
as Victor Lange
as Robert Parker
as John Jay McIntyre
as Chris
as Peter Sin
as Louie Jeffries
as Dexter
as Mad Mike
as Wolff
as Lt. Richard Castillo
as George
as Steve Tyler
as Detective Mark Woods
as Eric Lane
as David Channing
as (segment "Aqua Vita")
as Sonny Dupree
as Major Tim O'Reilly
as Paul
as James
as Tony
as Terry
as Rick Walker
as Joe Flynn
as Goose McKenzie
as Buddy Butler
as Pete
as Usher