Christopher McDonald
Acting
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.
Known for
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movieJimmy
2026
Lionel Barrymore
tvThe Gray House
2026
Thomas McNiven
movieSwiped
2025
Robert
movieHappy Gilmore 2
2025
Shooter McGavin
movieThe Last Rodeo
2025
Jimmy Mack
movieAbruptio
2024
Police Chief Richter
tvSecret Invasion
2023
Chris Stearns
tvStar Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
2023
Grandpa Roog (voice)
tvThe Watcher
2022
Rourke Chamberland
movieRosaline
2022
Lord Capulet
movieLand of Dreams
2022
Blair / Bob
tvHacks
2021
Marty
movieWe Can Be Heroes
2020
President Neil Anami
movieThe Stand at Paxton County
2020
Sheriff Roger Bostwick
tvMr. Iglesias
2019
Coach Dixon
movieDeep Murder
2019
Richard
tvCostume Quest
2019
Bob Dickerson, Grubbin Bob
movieBacktrace
2018
Franks
tvRob Riggle's Ski Master Academy
2018
Jim Bassman
movieWetlands
2017
Det. Paddy Sheehan
movieThe Tank
2017
Lawson
movieOnce Upon a Time in Venice
2017
Mr. Carter
movieThe Crash
2017
Del Banco
movieDon't Worry Baby
2016
Harry Lang
tvAmerican Crime Story
2016
Robert S. 'Bob' Bennett
movieExposed
2016
Lt. Galban
movieSoul Ties
2015
Sydney
movieZipper
2015
Peter Kirkland
tvBallers
2015
Dallas Cowboys Owner
tvTexas Rising
2015
Henry Karnes
movieThe Squeeze
2015
Riverboat
tvLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
Company CEO
movieAbout Last Night
2014
Casey McNeil
tvKirstie
2013
Jeffrey Sheppard
tvBeware the Batman
2013
Harvey Dent (voice) / Harvey Dent / Weapons Seller (voice)
movieNot Fade Away
2012
Jack Dietz
movieThe Collection
2012
Mr. Peters
movieGrassroots
2012
Jim Tripp
movieBalls to the Wall
2011
Mr. Matthews
movieLemonade Mouth
2011
Principal Stanley Brenigan
tvHappy Endings
2011
Mr. Kerkovich
movieCat Run
2011
Bill Krebb
tvHarry's Law
2011
Tommy Jefferson
movieThe Best and the Brightest
2010
The Player
tvBoardwalk Empire
2010
Harry Daugherty
tvRegular Show
2010
Carl Putter (voice)
tvBen 10: Ultimate Alien
2010
Captain Nemesis (voice)
movieBarry Munday
2010
Dr. Preston Edwards
movieRefuge
2010
Jack Phillips
movieBlack Widow
2010
Steve
movieSplinterheads
2009
Sargeant Bruce Mancuso
tvThe League
2009
Judge Hardy
tvStargate Universe
2009
Alan Armstrong
tvThe Good Wife
2009
Judge Don Schakowsky
movieDeep in the Valley
2009
Diamond Jim
movieReunion
2009
Eamon
movieFanboys
2009
Big Chuck
movieSpooner
2009
Dennis Spooner
movieAn American Carol
2008
Lab Technician
movieThe House Bunny
2008
Dean Simmons
movieSuperhero Movie
2008
Lou Landers
movieSummerhood
2008
Assistant Director
movieMad Money
2008
Bryce Arbogast
movieAmerican Pie Presents: Beta House
2007
Mr. Stifler
movieAwake
2007
Dr. Larry Lupin
movieMy Sexiest Year
2007
Adult Jake
movieAmerican Family
2007
Mr. Pratt
tvThe Bronx Is Burning
2007
Joe DiMaggio
movieKickin' It Old Skool
2007
Marty Schumacher
tvPsych
2006
Paul Haversham
movieRumor Has It...
2005
Roger McManus
tvTwins
2005
Terry
movieThe L.A. Riot Spectacular
2005
Officer Koon
tvFat Actress
2005
Jimmy
tvNumb3rs
2005
Frank Thompson
tvMedium
2005
Gregory King
tvJustice League Unlimited
2004
Jor-El (voice)
tvCracking Up
2004
Ted Shackleton
tvLas Vegas
2003
Kidnapper Chips
movieGrind
2003
Mr. Rivers
tvWithout a Trace
2002
Bob Carroll
movieSpy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
2002
President of the USA
tvKim Possible
2002
Hego (voice)
movieChildren on Their Birthdays
2002
Speedy Thorne
movieSpeakeasy
2002
Dr. Addams
movieThe Man Who Wasn't There
2001
Macadam Salesman
tvLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Evan Korman / Declan Pace
movieThe Theory of the Leisure Class
2001
Buddy Barnett
movie61*
2001
Mel Allen
movieRequiem for a Dream
2000
Tappy Tibbons
movieThe Perfect Storm
2000
Todd Gross
movieThe Skulls
2000
Martin Lombard
movieTakedown
2000
Mitch Gibson
movieIsn't She Great
2000
Brad Bradburn
movieMy Teacher's Wife
1999
Roy Mueller
tvFamily Law
1999
Rex Weller
tvLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Harold Coyle
movieThe Iron Giant
1999
Kent Mansley (voice)
movieFive Aces
1999
Ash Gray
tvBatman Beyond
1999
Superman (voice)
tvThe Sopranos
1999
Eddie Dunne
movieThe Faculty
1998
Mr. Frank Connor
movieGideon
1998
Alan Longhurst
tvHollywood Squares
1998
Self - Panelist
movieJaded
1998
Jack Carlson
movieDirty Work
1998
Travis Cole
movieFlubber
1997
Wilson Croft
movieLawn Dogs
1997
Morton Stockard
movieInto Thin Air: Death on Everest
1997
Jon Krakauer
tvVeronica's Closet
1997
Bryce Anderson
movieA Smile Like Yours
1997
Richard Halstrom
movieLeave It to Beaver
1997
Ward Cleaver
movieThe Eighteenth Angel
1997
Hugh Stanton
movieThe Rich Man's Wife
1996
Tony Potenza
movieSuperman: The Last Son of Krypton
1996
Jor-El (voice)
tvSuperman: The Animated Series
1996
Jor-El (voice)
movieHouse Arrest
1996
Donald Krupp
movieCeltic Pride
1996
Coach Kimball
movieUnforgettable
1996
Stewart Gleick
movieHappy Gilmore
1996
Shooter McGavin
movieFair Game
1995
Lieutenant Meyerson
movieThe Tuskegee Airmen
1995
Major Joy
movieBest of the Best 3: No Turning Back
1995
Sheriff Jack Banning
movieQuiz Show
1994
Jack Barry
movieMidnight Run for Your Life
1994
Jack Walsh
movieMidnight Run Around
1994
Jack Walsh
movieAnother Midnight Run
1994
Jack Walsh
movieFatal Instinct
1993
Frank Kelbo
movieBums
1993
Sgt. Andrew Holloman
movieConflict of Interest
1993
Mickey Flannery
tvGood Advice
1993
Joey DeRuzza
movieTelling Secrets
1993
Terry Kelsey
tvWalter & Emily
1991
Matt Collins
movieWild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
1991
Senator Dixon
tvHome Improvement
1991
Stu Cutler
movieDutch
1991
Reed Standish
movieThelma & Louise
1991
Darryl
movieRed Wind
1991
Victor Lange
movieFatal Exposure
1991
Robert Parker
tvLaw & Order
1990
John Jay McIntyre
moviePlayroom
1990
Chris
movieCool Blue
1990
Peter Sin
movieChances Are
1989
Louie Jeffries
tvParadise
1988
Dexter
movieParamedics
1988
Mad Mike
tvStar Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Lt. Richard Castillo
movieTriplecross
1986
Steve Tyler
movieThe Boys Next Door
1986
Detective Mark Woods
tvMatlock
1986
Eric Lane / David Channing
tvThe Twilight Zone
1985
(segment "Aqua Vita")
tvHunter
1984
Sonny Dupree
tvCall to Glory
1984
Major Tim O'Reilly
movieBreakin'
1984
James
tvCheers
1982
Rick Walker
tvKnight Rider
1982
Joe Flynn
movieGrease 2
1982
Goose McKenzie
movieTwirl
1981
Buddy Butler
