Neal McDonough
Biography
Neal McDonough is an American actor born on February 13, 1966, in Dorchester, Massachusetts. With a career spanning 127 known credits, he has established himself as a versatile performer in both film and television. McDonough received his formal acting training at the London Academy of Dramatic Arts and Sciences. Throughout his professional life, he has maintained a long-standing interest in the Star Trek franchise, which he has followed since childhood. His personal influences include his mother, his faith, and the work of William Shatner. McDonough is recognized for his extensive body of work across various media platforms, reflecting a dedicated commitment to the craft of acting over several decades.
Career overview
Neal McDonough began his professional journey in the theater, where he appeared in productions such as Cheap Talk, Foreigner, As You Like It, Rivals, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Bald Soprano, and Waiting for Lefty. His stage work earned him critical recognition early in his career, including a 1991 Best Actor Dramalogue Award for his performance in Away Alone. These foundational experiences in live theater provided the training necessary for his transition into screen acting.
In film and television, McDonough has built a diverse resume. He realized a personal ambition by portraying Lieutenant Hawk in the feature film Star Trek First Contact, a role he sought due to his lifelong fandom of the series. His television work includes appearances on programs such as NYPD Blue and Quantum Leap. Additionally, he has contributed his voice to various projects, including the character Bruce. With 127 credits to his name, McDonough continues to be an active presence in the entertainment industry, having developed a wide-ranging portfolio that encompasses both live-action and voice-over performances.
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- Twisted (2026) as Bradshaw
- Jimmy (2026) as Alexander Stewart
- Angel and the Badman (2026) as Laredo
- Viper (2026) as Hank Reynolds
- The Last Rodeo (2025) as Joe Wainwright
- The Last Rodeo (2025) Writer
- The Last Rodeo (2025) Producer
- The Gettysburg Address (2025) as Charles Sumner (voice)
- Guns & Moses (2025) as Mayor Donovan Kirk
- Skillhouse (2025) as Brandon Vega
- Homestead (2024) as Ian Ross
- Homestead (2024) Executive Producer
- The Writer (2024)
- Outlaw Posse (2024) as Bart
- Extended Family (2023) as Officer Schramm
- Phoenix (2023) as General Shackleton
- The Shift (2023) as The Benefactor
- The Shift (2023) Executive Producer
- Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist (2023) as Jonathan Stonogal
- The Warrant: Breaker's Law (2023) as John Breaker
- The Warrant: Breaker's Law (2023) Producer
- Holiday Twist (2023) as Skip
- Soul Mates (2023) as Matchmaker
- Tulsa King (2022) as Cal Thresher
- Boon (2022) as Nick Boon
- Boon (2022) Writer
- There Are No Saints (2022) as Vincent
- O Holy Night: Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir (2022) as Performer
- What If...? (2021) as Dum Dum Dugan (voice)
- Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) as William Birkin
- Apex (2021) as Dr. Samuel Rainsford
- Red Stone (2021) as Boon
- 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) as Ty O’Brien
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) as Major Bennington
- Monsters of Man (2020) as Major
- The Warrant (2020) as John Breaker
- Project Blue Book (2019) as James Harding
- Buddy Games (2019) as Self
- Yellowstone (2018) as Malcolm Beck
- Altered Carbon (2018) as Konrad Harlan
- Game Over, Man! (2018) as Conrad Drothers
- Proud Mary (2018) as Walter
- 1922 (2017) as Harlan Cotterie
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Damien Darhk
- Van Helsing (2016) as Hansen
- Greater (2016) as Marty Burlsworth
- Marvel's Agent Carter (2015) as Dum-Dum Dugan
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015) as Vincent Sofel
- The Unspoken (2015) as Sheriff Bower
- The Flash (2014) as Damien Darhk
- The 100 (2014) as Anders
- Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014) as Deadshot / Floyd Lawton (voice)
- Bad Country (2014) as Daniel Kiersey
- Falcon Rising (2014) as Manny Ridley
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) as Dum Dum Dugan
- RED 2 (2013) as Jack Horton
- Marvel One-Shot: Agent Carter (2013) as Timothy 'Dum Dum' Dugan
- Mob City (2013) as Captain William Parker
- Company of Heroes (2013) as Lt. Joe Conti
- The Marine 3: Homefront (2013) as Jonah Pope
- Arrow (2012) as Damien Darhk
- Perception (2012) as Fredrick James Dafoe
- The Philly Kid (2012) as LA Jim
- Suits (2011) as Sean Cahill
- American Horror Story (2011) as Dwight 'Ike' Eisenhower
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) as Timothy 'Dum Dum' Dugan
- Little Birds (2011) as Hogan
- Ticking Clock (2011) as Keene
- Justified (2010) as Robert Quarles
- DC Showcase: Green Arrow (2010) as Green Arrow / Oliver Queen (voice)
- DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection (2010) as Green Arrow / Oliver Queen (segment "Green Arrow") (voice)
- Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) as Bison
- Traitor (2008) as Max Archer
- Forever Strong (2008) as Coach Richard Penning
- Tin Man (2007) as Wyatt Cain
- 88 Minutes (2007) as Jon Forster
- The Hitcher (2007) as Lieutenant Esteridge
- I Know Who Killed Me (2007) as Daniel Fleming
- Brothers Three: An American Gothic (2007) as Rick
- Machine (2007) as Ford
- The Guardian (2006) as Jack Skinner
- Flags of Our Fathers (2006) as Captain Severance
- The Last Time (2006) as Hurly
- American Dad! (2005) as General (voice)
- Silent Men (2005) as Liam
- Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon (2005) as Reservoir Commander
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Dave Williams
- Medical Investigation (2004) as Stephen Connor
- Walking Tall (2004) as Jay Hamilton
- Timeline (2003) as Frank Gordon
- They Call Him Sasquatch (2003) as Ned Dwyer
- You're Killing Me... (2003) as Peter Gish
- Minority Report (2002) as Fletcher
- Boomtown (2002) as Assistant District Attorney David McNorris
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Monsignor McTeal
- Band of Brothers (2001) as Lynn D. (Buck) Compton
- The Making of 'Band of Brothers' (2001) as Self
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Tommy Barnes
- Third Watch (1999) as Stephen Connor
- Ravenous (1999) as Reich
- Balloon Farm (1999) as Sheriff
- Martial Law (1998) as Kyle Strode
- Grace & Glorie (1998) as David Greenwood
- Telling You (1998) as Eddie
- Crossing Paths (1998) as Brian Miano
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Craig
- Fire Down Below (1997) as Truck Driver at Truck Stop
- Invasion (1997) as Randy North
- Murder Live! (1997) as Hank Wilson
- Profiler (1996) as Chris Langston
- Star Trek: First Contact (1996) as Lieutenant Hawk
- The Incredible Hulk (1996) as Bruce Banner (voice)
- One Tough Bastard (1996) as Agent Ward
- JAG (1995) as Jay Williams
- Cybill (1995) as Kevin Blanders
- Three Wishes (1995) as Policeman
- White Dwarf (1995) as Dr. Driscoll Rampart
- Blue River (1995) as Edward Sellars
- Duckman (1994) as IRS Agent (voice)
- Iron Man (1994) as Firebrand (voice)
- Angels in the Outfield (1994) as Whitt Bass
- The X-Files (1993) as Robert Comer
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Ross Canin
- In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco (1993) as Jason
- Jack Reed: Badge of Honor (1993)
- Cruel Doubt (1992) as Neal Henderson
- The Burden of Proof (1992) as John Granum
- Babe Ruth (1991) as Lou Gehrig
- Darkman (1990) as Dockworker #2
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Chucky Myerwich
- The December Cross
- Black Spartans as Duffy Daugherty
- Drops of Jupiter as Dia
- Drops of Jupiter Producer