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