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Christopher McDonald Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1955-02-15

Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA

Credits:
206 Total Roles

Christopher McDonald

Acting

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Biography

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 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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Jimmy MOVIE Lionel Barrymore
2026 The Gray House TV Thomas McNiven
2025 Swiped MOVIE Robert
2025 Happy Gilmore 2 MOVIE Shooter McGavin
2025 Netflix Tudum 2025 MOVIE Self
2025 The Last Rodeo MOVIE Jimmy Mack
2024 Abruptio MOVIE Police Chief Richter
2024 Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F MOVIE Golfer
2023 Captain Fall TV Self
2023 Secret Invasion TV Chris Stearns

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