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Christopher McDonald

Acting

1.7 Popularity Feb 15, 1955 (70 years old) New York City, New York, USA

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 fiancée Geena Davis in Thelma & L...

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 fiancée 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 198

2025
Happy Gilmore 2 Movie

as Shooter McGavin

2025
Netflix Tudum 2025 Movie

as Self

2025
The Last Rodeo Movie

as Jimmy Mack

2024
Abruptio Movie

as Police Chief Richter

2024
2023
Secret Invasion TV

as Chris Stearns

2023
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures TV

as Grandpa Roog (voice)

2022
The Watcher TV

as Detective Rourke Chamberland

2022
Rosaline Movie

as Lord Capulet

2022
Land of Dreams Movie

as Blair / Bob

2021
Hacks TV

as Marty

2021
Walking with Herb Movie

as Wiley

2021
2020
We Can Be Heroes Movie

as President Neil Anami

2020
The Stand at Paxton County Movie

as Sheriff Roger Bostwick

2019
Mr. Iglesias TV

as Coach Dixon

2019
Deep Murder Movie

as Richard

2019
Costume Quest TV

as Bob Dickerson, Grubbin Bob

2018
Backtrace Movie

as Franks

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday February 15, 1955 (70 years old)
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As Chris McDonald, Christopher MacDonald, Chris MacDonald and 2 more
Years Active 1978 - 2025
Popularity 1.7
Career Stats
198 Total Credits
136 Movie Roles
62 TV Roles
3 Photos