Mac McDonald
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 18, 1948 in Long Island, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1980–2023 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 52 credits in database
Biography
Mac McDonald is an American actor born in Long Island, New York, United States. He is known for playing Captain Hollister on the BBC television series Red Dwarf and frequently portrays American characters in other British television shows. He has also appeared in numerous film roles, including movies such as Aliens, Batman, and The Fifth Element.
Career overview
Mac McDonald is an American actor born in Long Island, New York, on June 18, 1948. He is known for acting, holding fifty-two known credits on the Movie Database. Throughout his career, he has appeared in various television shows and films.
In television, he is recognized for playing Captain Hollister on the BBC television series Red Dwarf and frequently portrays American characters in other British television shows. His television work also includes appearances in programs such as Black Books.
In addition to his television work, McDonald has secured many movie roles. He has acted in films such as Aliens, Batman, and The Fifth Element. These film projects were filmed in London.
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Full Filmography
52 titles- The Creature from Beyond the Woods (2023) Producer
- Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years (2020) as Self
- Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018) as Martin Mariner
- Red Dwarf: The 28-Years-Later Affair - Series XII (2017) as Self / Winston Churchill
- Somnus (2016) as The Guardian
- Boris in the Forest (2015) as Merv Blanco
- Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead (2009) as Warden
- TransSiberian (2008) as Minister
- Red Dwarf: The Beginning - Series I (2007) as Self
- Red Dwarf: It's Cold Outside - Series II (2007) as Self
- Flyboys (2006) as Sheriff Detweiller
- Tara Road (2005) as Jerry
- Hustle (2004) as American on plane
- Control (2004) as Warden
- Spooks (2002) as Hard-faced Man
- The 51st State (2001) as Mr. Davidson
- Black Books (2000) as American War Enthusiast
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of Doom (1999) as Big Mac
- The Barber of Siberia (1998) as Sergeant O'Leary
- Stiff Upper Lips (1998) as American Husband
- The Fifth Element (1997) as Flying Cop
- Fierce Creatures (1997) as TV Producer
- The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous (1997) as Elmer Winterton
- Lust For Glorious (1997) as Al
- Eddie Izzard: Glorious (1997) as Groupie (uncredited)
- Red Dwarf: Smeg Outs (1995) as Captain Hollister
- The NeverEnding Story III (1994) as Mrs. Rockchewer (voice)
- There's No Business... (1994) as Mort Clayton
- Lethal Exposure (1993) as Lt. Mays
- The Mystery of Dr Martinu (1992) as The Official
- Dark Justice (1991)
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Birdsburger
- The Chief (1990) as Squash Stegner
- The Russia House (1990) as Bob
- Hardware (1990) as Newscaster
- Memphis Belle (1990) as Les
- Nightbreed (1990) as Lou Rickman
- The Tragedy of Flight 103: The Inside Story (1990) as Port Authority Policeman
- Batman (1989) as Goon
- Back Home (1989) as Mitch
- Fellow Traveller (1989) as G-Man
- Red Dwarf (1988) as Captain Hollister
- The New Statesman (1987) as Sheriff
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) as Marshall #2
- Coast to Coast (1987) as USAF Airman
- Lovejoy (1986) as John Ewell
- Haunted Honeymoon (1986) as Reporter
- Death Wish 3 (1985) as Policeman
- Edge of Darkness (1985) as Kelly
- Top Secret! (1984) as German Soldier
- Electric Dreams (1984) as Removal Man
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Rebel Pilot (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mac McDonald best known for?
Mac McDonald is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators (2018), Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead (2009), TransSiberian (2008), Flyboys (2006).
When and where was Mac McDonald born?
Mac McDonald was born on June 18, 1948 in Long Island, New York, USA.
How many credits does Mac McDonald have?
Mac McDonald has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2023.
What is Mac McDonald's background in cinema and television?
Mac McDonald is an American actor born in Long Island, New York, United States. He is known for playing Captain Hollister on the BBC television series Red Dwarf and frequently portrays American characters in other British television shows. He has also appeared in numerous film roles, including movies such as Aliens, Ba...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Empire Strikes Back (1980) as Rebel Pilot (uncredited) — aged about 32
- Black Books (2000) as American War Enthusiast — aged about 52
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Birdsburger — aged about 42
- Red Dwarf (1988) as Captain Hollister — aged about 40
- Edge of Darkness (1985) as Kelly — aged about 37
- Hustle (2004) as American on plane — aged about 56
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