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