Christopher McDonald

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.

Geburtstag: 15.02.1955

Geburtsort: New York City, New York, USA

Anzahl der Filme, die wir schon mit Christopher McDonald gesehen haben: 2

Anzahl aller Filme, in denen Christopher McDonald mitgespielt hat: 138

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