Christopher McDonald
Born February 15, 1955 (Age: 71)
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New York City, New York, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
The Last Rodeo
2025
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as Jimmy Mack
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Age: 70
Once Upon a Time in Venice
2017
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as Mr. Carter
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Age: 62
Exposed
2016
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as Lt. Galban
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Age: 60
Soul Ties
2015
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as Sydney
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Age: 60
About Last Night
2014
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as Casey McNeil
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Age: 58
Not Fade Away
2012
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as Jack Dietz
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Age: 57
The Collection
2012
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as Mr. Peters
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Age: 57
Grassroots
2012
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as Jim Tripp
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Age: 57
Cat Run
2011
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as Bill Krebb
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Age: 56
Black Widow
2010
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as Steve
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Age: 54
Fanboys
2009
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as Big Chuck
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Age: 53
An American Carol
2008
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as Lab Technician
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Age: 53
The House Bunny
2008
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as Dean Simmons
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Age: 53
Superhero Movie
2008
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as Lou Landers
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Age: 53
American Pie Presents: Beta House
2007
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as Mr. Stifler
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Age: 52
Awake
2007
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as Dr. Larry Lupin
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Age: 52
American Family
2007
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as Mr. Pratt
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Age: 52
Kickin' It Old Skool
2007
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as Marty Schumacher
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Age: 52
Rumor Has It...
2005
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as Roger McManus
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Age: 50
Broken Flowers
2005
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as Ron
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Age: 50
No Image
New Car Smell
2005
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as Mac
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Age: 49
Grind
2003
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as Mr. Rivers
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Age: 48
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
2002
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as President of the USA
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Age: 47
Children on Their Birthdays
2002
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as Speedy Thorne
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Age: 47
Speakeasy
2002
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as Dr. Addams
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Age: 46
The Man Who Wasn't There
2001
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as Macadam Salesman
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Age: 46
Requiem for a Dream
2000
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as Tappy Tibbons
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Age: 45
The Perfect Storm
2000
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as Todd Gross
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Age: 45
The Skulls
2000
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as Martin Lombard
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Age: 45
Takedown
2000
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as Mitch Gibson
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Age: 45
Isn't She Great
2000
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as Brad Bradburn
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Age: 44
Magicians
2000
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as Jake
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Age: 44
The Iron Giant
1999
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as Kent Mansley (voice)
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Age: 44
The Faculty
1998
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as Mr. Frank Connor
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Age: 43
Gideon
1998
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as Alan Longhurst
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Age: 43
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
1998
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as
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Age: 43
SLC Punk
1998
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as Dad
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Age: 43
Jaded
1998
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as Jack Carlson
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Age: 43
Dirty Work
1998
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as Travis Cole
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Age: 43
Flubber
1997
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as Wilson Croft
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Age: 42
Lawn Dogs
1997
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as Morton
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Age: 42
Into Thin Air: Death on Everest
1997
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as Jon Krakauer
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Age: 42
A Smile Like Yours
1997
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as Richard Halstrom
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Age: 42
Leave It to Beaver
1997
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as Ward Cleaver
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Age: 42
The Eighteenth Angel
1997
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as Hugh Stanton
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Age: 41
The Rich Man's Wife
1996
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as Tony Potenza
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Age: 41
House Arrest
1996
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as Donald Krupp
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Age: 41
Celtic Pride
1996
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as Coach Kimball
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Age: 41
Unforgettable
1996
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as Stewart Gleick
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Age: 41
Happy Gilmore
1996
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as Shooter McGavin
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Age: 41
Fair Game
1995
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as Lieutenant Meyerson
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Age: 40
Quiz Show
1994
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as Jack Barry
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Age: 39
Midnight Run Around
1994
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as Jack Walsh
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Age: 39
Monkey Trouble
1994
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as Tom
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Age: 39
Grumpy Old Men
1993
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as Mike
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Age: 38
Bums
1993
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as Sgt. Andrew Holloman
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Age: 38
Benefit of the Doubt
1993
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as Dan
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Age: 38
Conflict of Interest
1993
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as Mickey Flannery
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Age: 38
Telling Secrets
1993
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as Terry Kelsey
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Age: 37
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
1991
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as Senator Dixon
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Age: 36
Dutch
1991
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as Reed Standish
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Age: 36
Thelma & Louise
1991
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as Darryl
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Age: 36
Red Wind
1991
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as Victor Lange
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Age: 36
Fatal Exposure
1991
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as Robert Parker
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Age: 35
Playroom
1990
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as Chris
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Age: 35
Cool Blue
1990
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as Peter Sin
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Age: 35
An Eight Is Enough Wedding
1989
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as Jeb
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Age: 34
Chances Are
1989
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as Louie Jeffries
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Age: 34
Paramedics
1988
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as Mad Mike
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Age: 33
Little Girl Lost
1988
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as Wolff
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Age: 33
Outrageous Fortune
1987
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as George
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Age: 31
Breakin'
1984
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as James
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Age: 29
Where the Boys Are
1984
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as Tony
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Age: 29
The Black Room
1982
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as Terry
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Age: 27
Grease 2
1982
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as Goose McKenzie
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Age: 27
Twirl
1981
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as Buddy Butler
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Age: 26
The Hearse
1980
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as Pete
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Age: 25
Getting Married
1978
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as Usher
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Age: 23