Christopher McDonald
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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
Credits
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
as Shooter McGavin
Thelma & Louise (1991)
as Darryl
The Iron Giant (1999)
as Kent Mansley (voice)
Superhero Movie (2008)
as Lou Landers
The Faculty (1998)
as Mr. Frank Connor
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006)
as Mr. Stifler
Happy Gilmore (1996)
as Shooter McGavin
American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007)
as Mr. Stifler
We Can Be Heroes (2020)
as President Neil Anami
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
as President of the USA
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
as Tappy Tibbons
The House Bunny (2008)
as Dean Simmons
The Perfect Storm (2000)
as Todd Gross
Flubber (1997)
as Wilson Croft
Awake (2007)
as Dr. Larry Lupin
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
as Golfer
Grumpy Old Men (1993)
as Mike
The Tuskegee Airmen (1995)
as Major Joy
Mad Money (2008)
as Bryce Arbogast
Lawn Dogs (1997)
as Morton Stockard
The Collection (2012)
as Mr. Peters
Swiped (2025)
as Robert
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007)
as Boss Hogg
Grease 2 (1982)
as Goose McKenzie
Quiz Show (1994)
as Jack Barry
Rumor Has It... (2005)
as Roger McManus
Chances Are (1989)
as Louie Jeffries
Exposed (2016)
as Lt. Galban
Fair Game (1995)
as Lieutenant Meyerson
The Skulls (2000)
as Martin Lombard
Broken Flowers (2005)
as Ron
Lemonade Mouth (2011)
as Principal Stanley Brenigan
Fanboys (2009)
as Big Chuck
Dirty Work (1998)
as Travis Cole
Backtrace (2018)
as Franks
Breakin' (1984)
as James
Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017)
as Mr. Carter
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
as Macadam Salesman
About Last Night (2014)
as Casey McNeil
Monkey Trouble (1994)
as Tom
SLC Punk (1998)
as Dad
Deep in the Valley (2009)
as Diamond Jim
Jaded (1998)
as Jack Carlson
Rosaline (2022)
as Lord Capulet
Fatal Instinct (1993)
as Frank Kelbo
Netflix Tudum 2025 (2025)
as Self
The Last Rodeo (2025)
as Jimmy Mack
Takedown (2000)
as Mitch Gibson
Grind (2003)
as Mr. Rivers
An American Carol (2008)
as Lab Technician
House Arrest (1996)
as Donald Krupp
Jimmy (2026)
as Lionel Barrymore
Cat Run (2011)
as Bill Krebb
My Teacher's Wife (1999)
as Roy Mueller
Zipper (2015)
as Peter Kirkland
Celtic Pride (1996)
as Coach Kimball
The Crash (2017)
as Del Banco
61* (2001)
as Mel Allen
Terminal Velocity (1994)
as Kerr
Barry Munday (2010)
as Dr. Preston Edwards
Dutch (1991)
as Reed Standish
The Boys Next Door (1986)
as Detective Mark Woods
Unforgettable (1996)
as Stewart Gleick
Believe Me (2014)
as Ken
The Hearse (1980)
as Pete
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996)
as Jor-El (voice)
Funny Money (2006)
as Vic
Cool Blue (1990)
as Peter Sin
The Rich Man's Wife (1996)
as Tony Potenza
Outrageous Fortune (1987)
as George
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (1995)
as Sheriff Jack Banning
The Tank (2017)
as Lawson
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue (1991)
as Senator Dixon
The Squeeze (2015)
as Riverboat
Five Aces (1999)
as Ash Gray
Life After Flash (2017)
as Self
The Road Killers (1994)
as Glen
Isn't She Great (2000)
as Brad Bradburn
Not Fade Away (2012)
as Jack Dietz
Player 5150 (2008)
as Tony
Black Widow (2010)
as Steve
Deep Murder (2019)
as Richard
A Smile Like Yours (1997)
as Richard Halstrom
Midnight Run Around (1994)
as Jack Walsh
Abruptio (2024)
as Police Chief Richter
Another Midnight Run (1994)
as Jack Walsh
Where the Boys Are (1984)
as Tony
Kickin' It Old Skool (2007)
as Marty Schumacher
Wildchat (—)
Actor
The Best and the Brightest (2010)
as The Player
Telling Secrets (1993)
as Terry Kelsey
The Eighteenth Angel (1997)
as Hugh Stanton
Conflict of Interest (1993)
as Mickey Flannery
Land of Dreams (2022)
as Blair / Bob
Benefit of the Doubt (1993)
as Dan
Red Wind (1991)
as Victor Lange
Spooner (2009)
as Dennis Spooner
Magicians (2000)
as Jake
Splinterheads (2009)
as Sargeant Bruce Mancuso
Soul Ties (2015)
as Sydney
Leave It to Beaver (1997)
as Ward Cleaver
Playroom (1990)
as Chris
Grassroots (2012)
as Jim Tripp
Wetlands (2017)
as Det. Paddy Sheehan
Triplecross (1986)
as Steve Tyler
Reunion (2009)
as Eamon
The Making of 'The Iron Giant' (1999)
as Self
The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005)
as Officer Koon
Walking with Herb (2021)
as Wiley
Midnight Run for Your Life (1994)
as Jack Walsh
My Sexiest Year (2007)
as Adult Jake
Gideon (1998)
as Alan Longhurst
Into Thin Air: Death on Everest (1997)
as Jon Krakauer
Balls to the Wall (2011)
as Mr. Matthews
The Black Room (1982)
as Terry
Stallone: Frank, That Is (2021)
as Self
Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey (2003)
as Self
Summerhood (2008)
as Assistant Director
Divorce: A Contemporary Western (1998)
Actor
Pink Elephants (2018)
as Self
American Family (2007)
as Mr. Pratt
Getting Married (1978)
as Usher
Speakeasy (2002)
as Dr. Addams
Little Girl Lost (1988)
as Wolff
Twirl (1981)
as Buddy Butler
The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant (2016)
as Self
The Theory of the Leisure Class (2001)
as Buddy Barnett
Don't Worry Baby (2016)
as Harry Lang
Reservoir Dogs Revisited (2005)
as Self
An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989)
as Jeb
The Stand at Paxton County (2020)
as Sheriff Roger Bostwick
The Making of Requiem for a Dream (2001)
as Self
Being American (2014)
as Mark
Children on Their Birthdays (2002)
as Speedy Thorne
New Car Smell (2005)
as Mac
Paramedics (1988)
as Mad Mike
Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984)
as Paul
Refuge (2010)
as Jack Phillips
Fatal Exposure (1991)
as Robert Parker
Bums (1993)
as Sgt. Andrew Holloman