
Christopher McDonald
- Date of Birth: 1955-02-15
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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 ... 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.

Hacks
Comedy, Drama • 2021 May

Mr. Iglesias
Comedy • 2019 June

Medium
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • 2005 January

Lemonade Mouth
Drama, Comedy, Music, TV Movie • 2011 April

Stargate Universe
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama • 2009 October

The Real Bros of Simi Valley
Comedy • 2017 April

Law & Order
Crime, Drama • 1990 September

Home Improvement
Comedy • 1991 September

The League
Comedy • 2009 October

Quiz Show
History, Drama, Mystery • 1994 August