Christopher McDonald

Known For: Acting
Born: February 15, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA
Active Years: 1978–2026 (49 Years)
Total Credits: 210 credits in database

Acting Born Feb 15, 1955 New York City, New York, USA 210 credits

Biography

Christopher McDonald is an American actor born on February 15, 1955, in New York City, New York. Active in the entertainment industry with numerous acting credits, McDonald is recognized for his work across both film and television. His known acting filmography encompasses a wide variety of feature films. According to biographical records from the Movie Database, he has established a substantial career appearing in numerous productions, reflecting his extensive experience as a performer in the media industry. His professional profile maintains a primary focus on acting for television shows and movies, contributing to a diverse career spanning multiple decades.

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Career

Career overview

Christopher McDonald is an American actor born on February 15, 1955, in New York City, New York. Known for his acting work across numerous film and television productions, he has amassed a large number of known credits throughout his career.

Among his film appearances, McDonald is known for roles in Happy Gilmore and 61. He played T-Birds member Goose McKenzie in Grease 2 in 1982, and appeared as Darryl Dickinson opposite Geena Davis in Thelma & Louise in 1991. His other notable film roles include Ward Cleaver in the 1997 film adaptation Leave It to Beaver and Tappy Tibbons in Requiem for a Dream in 2000.

In addition to these starring roles, McDonald has appeared in numerous independent and small-budget film projects, as well as supporting characters in several box-office hits. These include Grumpy Old Men in 1993, Flubber in 1997, Rumor Has It in 2005, The House Bunny in 2008, and About Last Night in 2014. On television, McDonald also worked as a series regular.

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Frequent co-stars

Dan Hedaya 4 shared titles

Jean Smart 3 shared titles

Jeffrey Tambor 3 shared titles

Billy Dee Williams 3 shared titles

John Fleck 3 shared titles

Usher 2 shared titles

Cloris Leachman 2 shared titles

Adam Sandler 2 shared titles

Julie Bowen 2 shared titles

Dennis Dugan 2 shared titles

Career timeline

2026

The Gray HouseJimmy

2025

Happy Gilmore 2SwipedNetflix Tudum 2025The Last Rodeo

2024

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel FAbruptio

2023

Star Wars: Young Jedi AdventuresSecret InvasionCaptain Fall

2022

The WatcherRosalineLand of Dreams

2021

HacksStallone: Frank, That IsWalking with Herb

2020

We Can Be HeroesThe Stand at Paxton County

2019

Mr. IglesiasCostume QuestDeep Murder

2018

GoneBacktraceKeith Lemon: Coming in AmericaPink ElephantsRob Riggle's Ski Master Academy

2017

Great NewsOnce Upon a Time in VeniceThe CrashLife After FlashWetlands

2016

American Crime StorySearch PartyExposedDon't Worry BabyThe Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

2015

The Late Show with Stephen ColbertBallersTexas RisingZipperThe Squeeze

2014

Last Week Tonight with John OliverAbout Last NightBeing AmericanBelieve Me

2013

Beware the BatmanBeware the BatmanKirstie

2012

The CollectionNot Fade AwayGrassroots

2011

Happy EndingsHarry's LawLemonade MouthCat RunBalls to the Wall

2010

Regular ShowBoardwalk EmpireBen 10: Ultimate AlienBarry MundayThe Best and the Brightest

2009

The Good WifeThe LeagueStargate UniverseCelebrity Ghost StoriesFanboys

2008

Superhero MovieThe House BunnyAn American CarolMad MoneySummerhood

2007

American Pie Presents: Beta HouseThe Bronx Is BurningAwakeThe Dukes of Hazzard: The BeginningKickin' It Old Skool

2006

PsychAmerican Pie Presents: The Naked MileFunny Money

2005

MediumNumb3rsTwinsRumor Has It...Fat Actress

2004

Justice League UnlimitedBest Week EverCracking UpNorth Shore

2003

Las VegasGrindThelma & Louise: The Last Journey

2002

Without a TraceThe Twilight ZoneKim PossibleSpy Kids 2: The Island of Lost DreamsChildren on Their Birthdays

2001

Law & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Criminal IntentThe Man Who Wasn't There61*The Making of Requiem for a Dream

2000

The Perfect StormRequiem for a DreamIsn't She GreatTakedownMagicians

1999

Law & Order: Special Victims UnitThe SopranosBatman BeyondFamily LawThe Iron Giant

1998

Hollywood SquaresThe FacultyJadedDirty WorkSLC Punk

1997

Veronica's ClosetFlubberThe Eighteenth AngelLeave It to BeaverA Smile Like Yours

Full Filmography

210 titles

The Gray House (2026) as Thomas McNiven
Jimmy (2026) as Lionel Barrymore
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) as Shooter McGavin
Swiped (2025) as Robert
Netflix Tudum 2025 (2025) as Self
The Last Rodeo (2025) as Jimmy Mack
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) as Golfer
Abruptio (2024) as Police Chief Richter
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Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (2023) as Grandpa Roog (voice)
Secret Invasion (2023) as Chris Stearns
Captain Fall (2023)
The Watcher (2022) as Rourke Chamberland
Rosaline (2022) as Lord Capulet
Land of Dreams (2022) as Blair / Bob
Hacks (2021) as Marty
Stallone: Frank, That Is (2021) as Self
Walking with Herb (2021) as Wiley
We Can Be Heroes (2020) as President Neil Anami
The Stand at Paxton County (2020) as Sheriff Roger Bostwick
Mr. Iglesias (2019) as Coach Dixon
Costume Quest (2019) as Bob Dickerson, Grubbin Bob
Deep Murder (2019) as Richard
Gone (2018)
Backtrace (2018) as Franks
Keith Lemon: Coming in America (2018) as Self
Pink Elephants (2018) as Self
Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy (2018) as Jim Bassman
Great News (2017) as Len
Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017) as Mr. Carter
The Crash (2017) as Del Banco
Life After Flash (2017) as Self
Wetlands (2017) as Det. Paddy Sheehan
The Tank (2017) as Lawson
The Real Bros of Simi Valley (2017) as Cal
American Crime Story (2016) as Robert S. 'Bob' Bennett
Search Party (2016) as Bill
Exposed (2016) as Lt. Galban
Don't Worry Baby (2016) as Harry Lang
The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant (2016) as Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
Ballers (2015) as Dallas Cowboys Owner
Texas Rising (2015) as Henry Karnes
Zipper (2015) as Peter Kirkland
The Squeeze (2015) as Riverboat
Soul Ties (2015) as Sydney
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Company CEO
About Last Night (2014) as Casey McNeil
Being American (2014) as Mark
Believe Me (2014) as Ken
Beware the Batman (2013) as Harvey Dent (voice)
Beware the Batman (2013) as Harvey Dent / Weapons Seller (voice)
Kirstie (2013) as Jeffrey Sheppard
The Collection (2012) as Mr. Peters
Not Fade Away (2012) as Jack Dietz
Grassroots (2012) as Jim Tripp
Happy Endings (2011) as Mr. Kerkovich
Harry's Law (2011) as Tommy Jefferson
Lemonade Mouth (2011) as Principal Stanley Brenigan
Cat Run (2011) as Bill Krebb
Balls to the Wall (2011) as Mr. Matthews
Regular Show (2010) as Carl Putter (voice)
Boardwalk Empire (2010) as Harry Daugherty
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010) as Captain Nemesis (voice)
Barry Munday (2010) as Dr. Preston Edwards
The Best and the Brightest (2010) as The Player
Black Widow (2010) as Steve
Refuge (2010) as Jack Phillips
The Good Wife (2009) as Judge Don Schakowsky
The League (2009) as Judge Hardy
Stargate Universe (2009) as Alan Armstrong
Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
Fanboys (2009) as Big Chuck
Deep in the Valley (2009) as Diamond Jim
Reunion (2009) as Eamon
Splinterheads (2009) as Sargeant Bruce Mancuso
Spooner (2009) as Dennis Spooner
Superhero Movie (2008) as Lou Landers
The House Bunny (2008) as Dean Simmons
An American Carol (2008) as Lab Technician
Mad Money (2008) as Bryce Arbogast
Summerhood (2008) as Assistant Director
Player 5150 (2008) as Tony
American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007) as Mr. Stifler
The Bronx Is Burning (2007) as Joe DiMaggio
Awake (2007) as Dr. Larry Lupin
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007) as Boss Hogg
Kickin' It Old Skool (2007) as Marty Schumacher
My Sexiest Year (2007) as Adult Jake
American Family (2007) as Mr. Pratt
Psych (2006) as Paul Haversham
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) as Mr. Stifler
Funny Money (2006) as Vic
Medium (2005) as Gregory King
Numb3rs (2005) as Frank Thompson
Twins (2005) as Terry
Rumor Has It... (2005) as Roger McManus
Fat Actress (2005) as Jimmy
Broken Flowers (2005) as Ron
The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005) as Officer Koon
Reservoir Dogs Revisited (2005) as Self
New Car Smell (2005) as Mac
Justice League Unlimited (2004) as Jor-El (voice)
Best Week Ever (2004)
Cracking Up (2004) as Ted Shackleton
North Shore (2004)
Las Vegas (2003) as Kidnapper Chips
Grind (2003) as Mr. Rivers
Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey (2003) as Self
Without a Trace (2002) as Bob Carroll
The Twilight Zone (2002) as Rick
Kim Possible (2002) as Hego (voice)
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) as President of the USA
Children on Their Birthdays (2002) as Speedy Thorne
Speakeasy (2002) as Dr. Addams
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Evan Korman
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Declan Pace
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) as Macadam Salesman
61* (2001) as Mel Allen
The Making of Requiem for a Dream (2001) as Self
The Theory of the Leisure Class (2001) as Buddy Barnett
The Perfect Storm (2000) as Todd Gross
Requiem for a Dream (2000) as Tappy Tibbons
Isn't She Great (2000) as Brad Bradburn
Takedown (2000) as Mitch Gibson
Magicians (2000) as Jake
The Skulls (2000) as Martin Lombard
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Harold Coyle
The Sopranos (1999) as Eddie Dunne
Batman Beyond (1999) as Superman (voice)
Family Law (1999) as Rex Weller
The Iron Giant (1999) as Kent Mansley (voice)
My Teacher's Wife (1999) as Roy Mueller
The Making of 'The Iron Giant' (1999) as Self
Five Aces (1999) as Ash Gray
Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
The Faculty (1998) as Mr. Frank Connor
Jaded (1998) as Jack Carlson
Dirty Work (1998) as Travis Cole
SLC Punk (1998) as Dad
Divorce: A Contemporary Western (1998)
Gideon (1998) as Alan Longhurst
Veronica's Closet (1997) as Bryce Anderson
Flubber (1997) as Wilson Croft
The Eighteenth Angel (1997) as Hugh Stanton
Leave It to Beaver (1997) as Ward Cleaver
A Smile Like Yours (1997) as Richard Halstrom
Lawn Dogs (1997) as Morton Stockard
Into Thin Air: Death on Everest (1997) as Jon Krakauer
The Daily Show (1996) as Self
Superman: The Animated Series (1996) as Jor-El (voice)
Happy Gilmore (1996) as Shooter McGavin
House Arrest (1996) as Donald Krupp
Celtic Pride (1996) as Coach Kimball
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996) as Jor-El (voice)
The Rich Man's Wife (1996) as Tony Potenza
Unforgettable (1996) as Stewart Gleick
Road Rules (1995)
Fair Game (1995) as Lieutenant Meyerson
The Tuskegee Airmen (1995) as Major Joy
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (1995) as Sheriff Jack Banning
Quiz Show (1994) as Jack Barry
Monkey Trouble (1994) as Tom
Terminal Velocity (1994) as Kerr
Midnight Run Around (1994) as Jack Walsh
Another Midnight Run (1994) as Jack Walsh
The Road Killers (1994) as Glen
Midnight Run for Your Life (1994) as Jack Walsh
Good Advice (1993) as Joey DeRuzza
Grumpy Old Men (1993) as Mike
Fatal Instinct (1993) as Frank Kelbo
Conflict of Interest (1993) as Mickey Flannery
Benefit of the Doubt (1993) as Dan
Telling Secrets (1993) as Terry Kelsey
Bums (1993) as Sgt. Andrew Holloman
Home Improvement (1991) as Stu Cutler
Thelma & Louise (1991) as Darryl
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue (1991) as Senator Dixon
Dutch (1991) as Reed Standish
Walter & Emily (1991) as Matt Collins
Fatal Exposure (1991) as Robert Parker
Red Wind (1991) as Victor Lange
Law & Order (1990) as John Jay McIntyre
Playroom (1990) as Chris
Cool Blue (1990) as Peter Sin
Chances Are (1989) as Louie Jeffries
An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989) as Jeb
Paradise (1988) as Dexter
Aaron's Way (1988)
Paramedics (1988) as Mad Mike
Little Girl Lost (1988) as Wolff
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Lt. Richard Castillo
Outrageous Fortune (1987) as George
Matlock (1986) as Eric Lane
Matlock (1986) as David Channing
The Boys Next Door (1986) as Detective Mark Woods
Triplecross (1986) as Steve Tyler
The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Aqua Vita")
Hunter (1984) as Sonny Dupree
Where the Boys Are (1984) as Tony
Breakin' (1984) as James
Call to Glory (1984) as Major Tim O'Reilly
Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984) as Paul
Cheers (1982) as Rick Walker
Knight Rider (1982) as Joe Flynn
Grease 2 (1982) as Goose McKenzie
The Black Room (1982) as Terry
Twirl (1981) as Buddy Butler
The Hearse (1980) as Pete
Getting Married (1978) as Usher
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What movies or TV shows is Christopher McDonald best known for?

Christopher McDonald is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jimmy (2026), Happy Gilmore 2 (2025), Swiped (2025), Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024).

When and where was Christopher McDonald born?

Christopher McDonald was born on February 15, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Christopher McDonald have?

Christopher McDonald has accumulated over 210 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2026.

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