Christopher McDonald

Acting·Feb 15, 1955·New York City, New York, USA

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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.

Film	Credit
Jimmy2026 · Lionel Barrymore	Lionel Barrymore
Swiped2025 · Robert	Robert
Happy Gilmore 22025 · Shooter McGavin	Shooter McGavin
The Last Rodeo2025 · Jimmy Mack	Jimmy Mack
Abruptio2024 · Police Chief Richter	Police Chief Richter
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F2024 · Golfer	Golfer
Rosaline2022 · Lord Capulet	Lord Capulet
Land of Dreams2022 · Blair / Bob	Blair / Bob
Walking with Herb2021 · Wiley	Wiley
We Can Be Heroes2020 · President Neil Anami	President Neil Anami
The Stand at Paxton County2020 · Sheriff Roger Bostwick	Sheriff Roger Bostwick
Deep Murder2019 · Richard	Richard
Wildchat2019 · Actor	Actor
Backtrace2018 · Franks	Franks
Wetlands2017 · Det. Paddy Sheehan	Det. Paddy Sheehan
The Tank2017 · Lawson	Lawson
Once Upon a Time in Venice2017 · Mr. Carter	Mr. Carter
The Crash2017 · Del Banco	Del Banco
Don't Worry Baby2016 · Harry Lang	Harry Lang
Exposed2016 · Lt. Galban	Lt. Galban
Soul Ties2015 · Sydney	Sydney
Zipper2015 · Peter Kirkland	Peter Kirkland
The Squeeze2015 · Riverboat	Riverboat
Believe Me2014 · Ken	Ken
Being American2014 · Mark	Mark
About Last Night2014 · Casey McNeil	Casey McNeil
Not Fade Away2012 · Jack Dietz	Jack Dietz
The Collection2012 · Mr. Peters	Mr. Peters
Grassroots2012 · Jim Tripp	Jim Tripp
Balls to the Wall2011 · Mr. Matthews	Mr. Matthews
Lemonade Mouth2011 · Principal Stanley Brenigan	Principal Stanley Brenigan
Cat Run2011 · Bill Krebb	Bill Krebb
The Best and the Brightest2010 · The Player	The Player
Barry Munday2010 · Dr. Preston Edwards	Dr. Preston Edwards
Refuge2010 · Jack Phillips	Jack Phillips
Black Widow2010 · Steve	Steve
Splinterheads2009 · Sargeant Bruce Mancuso	Sargeant Bruce Mancuso
Deep in the Valley2009 · Diamond Jim	Diamond Jim
Reunion2009 · Eamon	Eamon
Fanboys2009 · Big Chuck	Big Chuck
Spooner2009 · Dennis Spooner	Dennis Spooner
An American Carol2008 · Lab Technician	Lab Technician
The House Bunny2008 · Dean Simmons	Dean Simmons
Superhero Movie2008 · Lou Landers	Lou Landers
Summerhood2008 · Assistant Director	Assistant Director
Mad Money2008 · Bryce Arbogast	Bryce Arbogast
Player 51502008 · Tony	Tony
American Pie Presents: Beta House2007 · Mr. Stifler	Mr. Stifler
Awake2007 · Dr. Larry Lupin	Dr. Larry Lupin
My Sexiest Year2007 · Adult Jake	Adult Jake
American Family2007 · Mr. Pratt	Mr. Pratt
Kickin' It Old Skool2007 · Marty Schumacher	Marty Schumacher
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning2007 · Boss Hogg	Boss Hogg
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile2006 · Mr. Stifler	Mr. Stifler
Funny Money2006 · Vic	Vic
Rumor Has It...2005 · Roger McManus	Roger McManus
Broken Flowers2005 · Ron	Ron
The L.A. Riot Spectacular2005 · Officer Koon	Officer Koon
NNew Car Smell2005 · Mac	Mac
Grind2003 · Mr. Rivers	Mr. Rivers
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams2002 · President of the USA	President of the USA
Children on Their Birthdays2002 · Speedy Thorne	Speedy Thorne
Speakeasy2002 · Dr. Addams	Dr. Addams
The Man Who Wasn't There2001 · Macadam Salesman	Macadam Salesman
The Theory of the Leisure Class2001 · Buddy Barnett	Buddy Barnett
61*2001 · Mel Allen	Mel Allen
Requiem for a Dream2000 · Tappy Tibbons	Tappy Tibbons
The Perfect Storm2000 · Todd Gross	Todd Gross
The Skulls2000 · Martin Lombard	Martin Lombard
Takedown2000 · Mitch Gibson	Mitch Gibson
Isn't She Great2000 · Brad Bradburn	Brad Bradburn
Magicians2000 · Jake	Jake
My Teacher's Wife1999 · Roy Mueller	Roy Mueller
The Iron Giant1999 · Kent Mansley (voice)	Kent Mansley (voice)
Five Aces1999 · Ash Gray	Ash Gray
The Faculty1998 · Mr. Frank Connor	Mr. Frank Connor
Gideon1998 · Alan Longhurst	Alan Longhurst
Divorce: A Contemporary Western1998 · Actor	Actor
SLC Punk1998 · Dad	Dad
Jaded1998 · Jack Carlson	Jack Carlson
Dirty Work1998 · Travis Cole	Travis Cole
Flubber1997 · Wilson Croft	Wilson Croft
Lawn Dogs1997 · Morton Stockard	Morton Stockard
Into Thin Air: Death on Everest1997 · Jon Krakauer	Jon Krakauer
A Smile Like Yours1997 · Richard Halstrom	Richard Halstrom
Leave It to Beaver1997 · Ward Cleaver	Ward Cleaver
The Eighteenth Angel1997 · Hugh Stanton	Hugh Stanton
The Rich Man's Wife1996 · Tony Potenza	Tony Potenza
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton1996 · Jor-El (voice)	Jor-El (voice)
House Arrest1996 · Donald Krupp	Donald Krupp
Celtic Pride1996 · Coach Kimball	Coach Kimball
Unforgettable1996 · Stewart Gleick	Stewart Gleick
Happy Gilmore1996 · Shooter	Shooter
Fair Game1995 · Lieutenant Meyerson	Lieutenant Meyerson
The Tuskegee Airmen1995 · Major Joy	Major Joy
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back1995 · Sheriff Jack Banning	Sheriff Jack Banning
Terminal Velocity1994 · Kerr	Kerr
Quiz Show1994 · Jack Barry	Jack Barry
Midnight Run for Your Life1994 · Jack Walsh	Jack Walsh
The Road Killers1994 · Glen	Glen
Midnight Run Around1994 · Jack Walsh	Jack Walsh
Monkey Trouble1994 · Tom	Tom
Another Midnight Run1994 · Jack Walsh	Jack Walsh
Grumpy Old Men1993 · Mike	Mike
Fatal Instinct1993 · Frank Kelbo	Frank Kelbo
Bums1993 · Sgt. Andrew Holloman	Sgt. Andrew Holloman
Benefit of the Doubt1993 · Dan	Dan
Conflict of Interest1993 · Mickey Flannery	Mickey Flannery
Telling Secrets1993 · Terry Kelsey	Terry Kelsey
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue1991 · Senator Dixon	Senator Dixon
Dutch1991 · Reed Standish	Reed Standish
Thelma & Louise1991 · Darryl	Darryl
Red Wind1991 · Victor Lange	Victor Lange
Fatal Exposure1991 · Robert Parker	Robert Parker
Playroom1990 · Chris	Chris
Cool Blue1990 · Peter Sin	Peter Sin
An Eight Is Enough Wedding1989 · Jeb	Jeb
Chances Are1989 · Louie Jeffries	Louie Jeffries
Paramedics1988 · Mad Mike	Mad Mike
Little Girl Lost1988 · Wolff	Wolff
Outrageous Fortune1987 · George	George
Triplecross1986 · Steve Tyler	Steve Tyler
The Boys Next Door1986 · Detective Mark Woods	Detective Mark Woods
Chattanooga Choo Choo1984 · Paul	Paul
Breakin'1984 · James	James
Where the Boys Are1984 · Tony	Tony
The Black Room1982 · Terry	Terry
Grease 21982 · Goose McKenzie	Goose McKenzie
Twirl1981 · Buddy Butler	Buddy Butler
The Hearse1980 · Pete	Pete
Getting Married1978 · Usher	Usher