Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

Feb 15, 1955(70 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Transalations

English,

German,

Korean,

Russian,

Mandarin,

Hebrew,

Mandarin,

Japanese,

Greek,

Ukrainian,

Persian,

Serbian,

Bulgarian,

Mandarin,

Mandarin,

Arabic,

Armenian

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.

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Known For

Broken FlowersBroken Flowers
69%

Broken Flowers

31 Jul 2005
UnforgettableUnforgettable
56%

Unforgettable

23 Feb 1996
Requiem for a DreamRequiem for a Dream
80%

Requiem for a Dream

06 Oct 2000
Thelma & LouiseThelma & Louise
76%

Thelma & Louise

24 May 1991
The Perfect StormThe Perfect Storm
65%

The Perfect Storm

29 Jun 2000
Chances AreChances Are
66%

Chances Are

10 Mar 1989
The Iron GiantThe Iron Giant
80%

The Iron Giant

06 Aug 1999
TakedownTakedown
61%

Takedown

15 Mar 2000
Rumor Has It...Rumor Has It...
57%

Rumor Has It...

22 Dec 2005
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of BlueWild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
52%

Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue

31 Oct 1991
61*61*
70%

61*

28 Apr 2001
Deep in the ValleyDeep in the Valley
49%

Deep in the Valley

28 Aug 2009
Grumpy Old MenGrumpy Old Men
67%

Grumpy Old Men

25 Dec 1993
The Boys Next DoorThe Boys Next Door
62%

The Boys Next Door

14 Mar 1986
Quiz ShowQuiz Show
73%

Quiz Show

25 Aug 1994
Celtic PrideCeltic Pride
53%

Celtic Pride

19 Apr 1996
The SkullsThe Skulls
58%

The Skulls

31 Mar 2000
Superhero MovieSuperhero Movie
53%

Superhero Movie

28 Mar 2008
The Tuskegee AirmenThe Tuskegee Airmen
71%

The Tuskegee Airmen

25 Aug 1995
SplinterheadsSplinterheads
60%

Splinterheads

06 Nov 2009
Fair GameFair Game
51%

Fair Game

03 Nov 1995
Getting MarriedGetting Married
40%

Getting Married

17 May 1978
American Pie Presents: Beta HouseAmerican Pie Presents: Beta House
57%

American Pie Presents: Beta House

26 Dec 2007
American Pie Presents: The Naked MileAmerican Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
55%

American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile

01 Dec 2006
Mad MoneyMad Money
65%

Mad Money

17 Jan 2008
DutchDutch
64%

Dutch

19 Jul 1991
Conflict of InterestConflict of Interest
43%

Conflict of Interest

19 May 1993
Grease 2Grease 2
52%

Grease 2

11 Jun 1982
Terminal VelocityTerminal Velocity
53%

Terminal Velocity

23 Sep 1994
The FacultyThe Faculty
66%

The Faculty

25 Dec 1998
The House BunnyThe House Bunny
57%

The House Bunny

22 Aug 2008
FlubberFlubber
57%

Flubber

26 Nov 1997
Funny MoneyFunny Money
52%

Funny Money

09 Mar 2006
The Eighteenth AngelThe Eighteenth Angel
49%

The Eighteenth Angel

01 Jan 1997
Happy GilmoreHappy Gilmore
67%

Happy Gilmore

16 Feb 1996
Fatal InstinctFatal Instinct
54%

Fatal Instinct

29 Oct 1993
The Black RoomThe Black Room
43%

The Black Room

09 Dec 1982
FanboysFanboys
61%

Fanboys

06 Feb 2009
Monkey TroubleMonkey Trouble
57%

Monkey Trouble

18 Mar 1994
Benefit of the DoubtBenefit of the Doubt
46%

Benefit of the Doubt

17 Jun 1993
Best of the Best 3: No Turning BackBest of the Best 3: No Turning Back
55%

Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back

17 May 1995
The Man Who Wasn't ThereThe Man Who Wasn't There
75%

The Man Who Wasn't There

26 Oct 2001
Dirty WorkDirty Work
62%

Dirty Work

12 Jun 1998
Breakin'Breakin'
66%

Breakin'

04 May 1984
Leave It to BeaverLeave It to Beaver
54%

Leave It to Beaver

22 Aug 1997
My Teacher's WifeMy Teacher's Wife
53%

My Teacher's Wife

10 Nov 1999
Player 5150Player 5150
51%

Player 5150

07 Jan 2008
The HearseThe Hearse
53%

The Hearse

01 Jun 1980
Cool BlueCool Blue
41%

Cool Blue

27 Feb 1990
Cat RunCat Run
53%

Cat Run

01 Apr 2011
Five AcesFive Aces
57%

Five Aces

28 May 1999
JadedJaded
54%

Jaded

09 Jul 1998
Where the Boys AreWhere the Boys Are
44%

Where the Boys Are

06 Apr 1984
SpoonerSpooner
56%

Spooner

18 Jan 2009
GrassrootsGrassroots
51%

Grassroots

22 Jun 2012
SpeakeasySpeakeasy
40%

Speakeasy

01 Jan 2002
The Road KillersThe Road Killers
53%

The Road Killers

07 May 1994
RefugeRefuge
50%

Refuge

01 Jan 2010
MagiciansMagicians
53%

Magicians

01 Jan 2000
SummerhoodSummerhood
53%

Summerhood

29 Jan 2008
Not Fade AwayNot Fade Away
54%

Not Fade Away

21 Dec 2012
PlayroomPlayroom
39%

Playroom

06 Sep 1990
The CollectionThe Collection
64%

The Collection

30 Nov 2012
Another Midnight RunAnother Midnight Run
65%

Another Midnight Run

05 Feb 1994
Children on Their BirthdaysChildren on Their Birthdays
63%

Children on Their Birthdays

16 Feb 2002
ReunionReunion

Reunion

06 Mar 2009
About Last NightAbout Last Night
60%

About Last Night

14 Feb 2014
Red WindRed Wind
30%

Red Wind

16 May 1991
ParamedicsParamedics
22%

Paramedics

01 Jun 1988
The Theory of the Leisure ClassThe Theory of the Leisure Class

The Theory of the Leisure Class

06 Jul 2001
An Eight Is Enough WeddingAn Eight Is Enough Wedding
100%

An Eight Is Enough Wedding

15 Oct 1989
Believe MeBelieve Me
53%

Believe Me

26 Sep 2014
The Rich Man's WifeThe Rich Man's Wife
54%

The Rich Man's Wife

13 Sep 1996
Into Thin Air: Death on EverestInto Thin Air: Death on Everest
55%

Into Thin Air: Death on Everest

09 Nov 1997
A Smile Like YoursA Smile Like Yours
36%

A Smile Like Yours

27 Aug 1997
Divorce: A Contemporary WesternDivorce: A Contemporary Western
25%

Divorce: A Contemporary Western

19 Oct 1998
AwakeAwake
65%

Awake

28 Nov 2007
An American CarolAn American Carol
42%

An American Carol

03 Oct 2008
RosalineRosaline
71%

Rosaline

11 Oct 2022
ZipperZipper
55%

Zipper

28 Aug 2015
TwirlTwirl
35%

Twirl

25 Oct 1981
Thelma & Louise: The Last JourneyThelma & Louise: The Last Journey
79%

Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey

04 Feb 2003
ExposedExposed
49%

Exposed

22 Jan 2016
House ArrestHouse Arrest
53%

House Arrest

14 Aug 1996
The SqueezeThe Squeeze
50%

The Squeeze

17 Apr 2015
The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron GiantThe Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
80%

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant

06 Sep 2016
The L.A. Riot SpectacularThe L.A. Riot Spectacular
26%

The L.A. Riot Spectacular

25 Apr 2005
Little Girl LostLittle Girl Lost
80%

Little Girl Lost

25 Apr 1988
Kickin' It Old SkoolKickin' It Old Skool
47%

Kickin' It Old Skool

27 Apr 2007
AbruptioAbruptio
57%

Abruptio

27 Sep 2024
SLC PunkSLC Punk
71%

SLC Punk

24 Sep 1998
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost DreamsSpy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
56%

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

07 Aug 2002
Don't Worry BabyDon't Worry Baby
51%

Don't Worry Baby

22 Jul 2016
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel FBeverly Hills Cop: Axel F
67%

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

20 Jun 2024
The Dukes of Hazzard: The BeginningThe Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
61%

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning

04 Mar 2007
Happy Gilmore 2Happy Gilmore 2
67%

Happy Gilmore 2

25 Jul 2025
The CrashThe Crash
45%

The Crash

13 Jan 2017
Chattanooga Choo ChooChattanooga Choo Choo
50%

Chattanooga Choo Choo

18 May 1984
Barry MundayBarry Munday
58%

Barry Munday

13 Mar 2010
Superman: The Last Son of KryptonSuperman: The Last Son of Krypton
70%

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton

10 Sep 1996
Black WidowBlack Widow

Black Widow

01 Jan 2010
GrindGrind
59%

Grind

15 Aug 2003
Midnight Run for Your LifeMidnight Run for Your Life
46%

Midnight Run for Your Life

14 Jul 1994
The TankThe Tank
49%

The Tank

27 Jul 2017
Outrageous FortuneOutrageous Fortune
60%

Outrageous Fortune

30 Jan 1987
WetlandsWetlands
42%

Wetlands

15 Sep 2017
BacktraceBacktrace
50%

Backtrace

14 Dec 2018
Deep MurderDeep Murder
40%

Deep Murder

14 Jun 2019
Telling SecretsTelling Secrets
46%

Telling Secrets

17 Jan 1993
Balls to the WallBalls to the Wall
48%

Balls to the Wall

30 Apr 2011
BumsBums
20%

Bums

30 Jun 1993
Midnight RunaroundMidnight Runaround
66%

Midnight Runaround

20 Mar 1994
Life After FlashLife After Flash
57%

Life After Flash

02 Oct 2017
We Can Be HeroesWe Can Be Heroes
60%

We Can Be Heroes

25 Dec 2020
GideonGideon
58%

Gideon

26 Oct 1998
Pink ElephantsPink Elephants
62%

Pink Elephants

15 Nov 2018
Lemonade MouthLemonade Mouth
74%

Lemonade Mouth

15 Apr 2011
Being AmericanBeing American

Being American

18 Sep 2014
Soul TiesSoul Ties

Soul Ties

21 Sep 2015
The Stand at Paxton CountyThe Stand at Paxton County
59%

The Stand at Paxton County

02 May 2020
The Best and the BrightestThe Best and the Brightest
48%

The Best and the Brightest

16 Oct 2010
Isn't She GreatIsn't She Great
49%

Isn't She Great

28 Jan 2000
Fatal ExposureFatal Exposure
75%

Fatal Exposure

06 Feb 1991
Once Upon a Time in VeniceOnce Upon a Time in Venice
52%

Once Upon a Time in Venice

08 Jun 2017
Stallone: Frank, That IsStallone: Frank, That Is
59%

Stallone: Frank, That Is

19 Jan 2021
TriplecrossTriplecross
48%

Triplecross

03 Jul 1986
Walking with HerbWalking with Herb
67%

Walking with Herb

30 Apr 2021
Land of DreamsLand of Dreams
41%

Land of Dreams

16 Sep 2022
The Last RodeoThe Last Rodeo
75%

The Last Rodeo

22 May 2025
American FamilyAmerican Family

American Family

20 Sep 2007
Lawn DogsLawn Dogs
71%

Lawn Dogs

21 Nov 1997
The Making of 'The Iron Giant'The Making of 'The Iron Giant'
64%

The Making of 'The Iron Giant'

01 Jan 1999
New Car SmellNew Car Smell

New Car Smell

01 Jan 2005
GunGun
70%

Gun

12 Apr 1997
My Sexiest YearMy Sexiest Year
15%

My Sexiest Year

17 Oct 2007
Netflix Tudum 2025Netflix Tudum 2025
52%

Netflix Tudum 2025

31 May 2025
Batman BeyondBatman Beyond
81%

Batman Beyond

The SopranosThe Sopranos
87%

The Sopranos

Numb3rsNumb3rs
70%

Numb3rs

Best Week EverBest Week Ever
56%

Best Week Ever

PsychPsych
79%

Psych

Star Trek: The Next GenerationStar Trek: The Next Generation
84%

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Home ImprovementHome Improvement
74%

Home Improvement

North ShoreNorth Shore
59%

North Shore

MatlockMatlock
71%

Matlock

The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight Zone
77%

The Twilight Zone

Knight RiderKnight Rider
75%

Knight Rider

Fat ActressFat Actress
62%

Fat Actress

Road RulesRoad Rules
68%

Road Rules

Search PartySearch Party
68%

Search Party

Superman: The Animated SeriesSuperman: The Animated Series
76%

Superman: The Animated Series

The Bronx Is BurningThe Bronx Is Burning
70%

The Bronx Is Burning

HunterHunter
72%

Hunter

Stargate UniverseStargate Universe
74%

Stargate Universe

Aaron's WayAaron's Way
50%

Aaron's Way

Family LawFamily Law
82%

Family Law

Law & OrderLaw & Order
74%

Law & Order

HacksHacks
75%

Hacks

Good AdviceGood Advice
60%

Good Advice

Walter & EmilyWalter & Emily

Walter & Emily

Harry's LawHarry's Law
73%

Harry's Law

The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight Zone
72%

The Twilight Zone

Justice League UnlimitedJustice League Unlimited
83%

Justice League Unlimited

Cracking UpCracking Up
50%

Cracking Up

American Crime StoryAmerican Crime Story
76%

American Crime Story

Texas RisingTexas Rising
62%

Texas Rising

Ben 10: Ultimate AlienBen 10: Ultimate Alien
82%

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien

Law & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
76%

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

The Real Bros of Simi ValleyThe Real Bros of Simi Valley
74%

The Real Bros of Simi Valley

Great NewsGreat News
66%

Great News

Captain FallCaptain Fall
66%

Captain Fall

Last Week Tonight with John OliverLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
78%

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

GoneGone
71%

Gone

The LeagueThe League
73%

The League

Celebrity Ghost StoriesCelebrity Ghost Stories
73%

Celebrity Ghost Stories

Regular ShowRegular Show
86%

Regular Show

The WatcherThe Watcher
71%

The Watcher

Secret InvasionSecret Invasion
66%

Secret Invasion

BallersBallers
68%

Ballers

Costume QuestCostume Quest
87%

Costume Quest

Law & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
76%

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

CheersCheers
76%

Cheers

Mr. IglesiasMr. Iglesias
75%

Mr. Iglesias

KirstieKirstie
46%

Kirstie

Without a TraceWithout a Trace
72%

Without a Trace

Boardwalk EmpireBoardwalk Empire
80%

Boardwalk Empire

Happy EndingsHappy Endings
69%

Happy Endings

Rob Riggle's Ski Master AcademyRob Riggle's Ski Master Academy
80%

Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy

Veronica's ClosetVeronica's Closet
52%

Veronica's Closet

Law & Order: Special Victims UnitLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
79%

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Star Wars: Young Jedi AdventuresStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
47%

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures

MediumMedium
75%

Medium

Beware the BatmanBeware the Batman
72%

Beware the Batman

Beware the BatmanBeware the Batman
72%

Beware the Batman

The Good WifeThe Good Wife
76%

The Good Wife

The Daily ShowThe Daily Show
64%

The Daily Show

Las VegasLas Vegas
70%

Las Vegas