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Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Born 1955 πŸ“ New York City, New York, USA
71 years old
β˜… 6.2
Avg Rating
37
Films

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 fiancΓ©e 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.

Filmography (37)

Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore 2
2025 β˜… 6.6
as Shooter McGavin
The Last Rodeo
The Last Rodeo
2025 N/A
as Jimmy Mack
Rosaline
Rosaline
2022 β˜… 7.1
as Lord Capulet
Backtrace
Backtrace
2018 β˜… 5.0
as Franks
The Crash
The Crash
2017 N/A
as Del Banco
Exposed
Exposed
2016 β˜… 4.9
as Lt. Galban
About Last Night
About Last Night
2014 β˜… 6.0
as Casey McNeil
The Collection
The Collection
2012 β˜… 6.4
as Mr. Peters
Lemonade Mouth
Lemonade Mouth
2011 β˜… 7.4
as Principal Brenigan
Deep in the Valley
Deep in the Valley
2009 β˜… 4.9
as Diamond Jim
Fanboys
Fanboys
2009 β˜… 6.1
as Big Chuck
The House Bunny
The House Bunny
2008 β˜… 5.7
as Dean Simmons
Superhero Movie
Superhero Movie
2008 β˜… 5.3
as Lou Landers
Mad Money
Mad Money
2008 β˜… 6.5
as Bryce Arbogast
American Pie Presents: Beta House
American Pie Presents: Beta House
2007 β˜… 5.7
as Mr. Stifler
Awake
Awake
2007 β˜… 6.5
as Dr. Larry Lupin
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
2007 β˜… 6.1
as Boss Hogg
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
2006 β˜… 5.5
as Mr. Stifler
Rumor Has It...
Rumor Has It...
2005 β˜… 5.7
as Roger McManus
Broken Flowers
Broken Flowers
2005 β˜… 6.9
as Ron
Grind
Grind
2003 β˜… 6.0
as Mr. Rivers
61*
61*
2001 β˜… 7.0
as Mel Allen
Requiem for a Dream
Requiem for a Dream
2000 β˜… 8.0
as Tappy Tibbons
The Skulls
The Skulls
2000 β˜… 5.8
as Martin Lombard
Takedown
Takedown
2000 β˜… 6.1
as Mitch Gibson
My Teacher's Wife
My Teacher's Wife
1999 N/A
as Roy Mueller
The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant
1999 β˜… 8.0
as Kent Mansley (voice)
Flubber
Flubber
1997 β˜… 5.7
as Wilson Croft
Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore
1996 β˜… 6.7
as Shooter McGavin
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
1995 N/A
as Sheriff Jack Banning
Quiz Show
Quiz Show
1994 β˜… 7.3
as Jack Barry
Monkey Trouble
Monkey Trouble
1994 β˜… 5.7
as Tom
Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men
1993 β˜… 6.7
as Mike
Thelma & Louise
Thelma & Louise
1991 β˜… 7.6
as Darryl
Chances Are
Chances Are
1989 β˜… 6.6
as Louie Jeffries
Breakin'
Breakin'
1984 β˜… 6.6
as James
Grease 2
Grease 2
1982 β˜… 5.3
as Goose McKenzie