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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.

  • Known ForActing
  • Born15 February 1955 (age 70)
  • Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA

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 ForActing
  • Born15 February 1955 (age 70)
  • Place of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
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Happy Gilmore 2
star
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2025
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The Last Rodeo
star
7.588
2025
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Dirty Work: Dirtier Cut
star
-
2025
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Netflix Tudum 2025
star
4.8
2025
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Abruptio
star
5.714
2024
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
star
6.685
2024
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Rosaline
star
7.119
2022
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Land of Dreams
star
4.3
2022
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Stallone: Frank, That Is
star
5.9
2021
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Walking with Herb
star
6.7
2021
Poster
We Can Be Heroes
star
5.987
2020
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The Stand at Paxton County
star
5.9
2020
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Deep Murder
star
3.95
2019
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Backtrace
star
5.0
2018
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Pink Elephants
star
6.2
2018
Poster
The Crash
star
4.491
2017
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The Tank
star
4.9
2017
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Wetlands
star
4.158
2017
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Life After Flash
star
5.7
2017
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Once Upon a Time in Venice
star
5.219
2017
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Exposed
star
4.885
2016
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The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
star
7.667
2016
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Don't Worry Baby
star
5.1
2016
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Zipper
star
5.5
2015
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The Squeeze
star
5.0
2015
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Soul Ties
star
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2015
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About Last Night
star
6.0
2014
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Believe Me
star
5.3
2014
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Being American
star
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2014
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Grassroots
star
5.147
2012
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Not Fade Away
star
5.4
2012
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The Collection
star
6.374
2012
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Cat Run
star
5.303
2011
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Balls to the Wall
star
4.842
2011
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Lemonade Mouth
star
7.4
2011
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Refuge
star
5.0
2010
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Barry Munday
star
5.767
2010
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Black Widow
star
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2010
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The Best and the Brightest
star
4.8
2010
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Deep in the Valley
star
4.9
2009
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Splinterheads
star
5.983
2009
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Fanboys
star
6.137
2009
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Spooner
star
5.6
2009
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Reunion
star
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2009
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Superhero Movie
star
5.278
2008
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Mad Money
star
6.466
2008
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The House Bunny
star
5.668
2008
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Player 5150
star
5.091
2008
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Summerhood
star
5.3
2008
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An American Carol
star
4.175
2008
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American Pie Presents: Beta House
star
5.66
2007
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Awake
star
6.537
2007
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Kickin' It Old Skool
star
4.7
2007
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The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
star
6.105
2007
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American Family
star
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2007
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My Sexiest Year
star
1.5
2007
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American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
star
5.509
2006
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Funny Money
star
5.2
2006
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Broken Flowers
star
6.918
2005
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Rumor Has It...
star
5.666
2005
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The L.A. Riot Spectacular
star
2.6
2005
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New Car Smell
star
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2005
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Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey
star
7.889
2003
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Grind
star
5.906
2003
Poster
Speakeasy
star
4.0
2002
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Children on Their Birthdays
star
6.333
2002
Poster
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
star
5.646
2002
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61*
star
7.0
2001
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The Man Who Wasn't There
star
7.528
2001
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The Theory of the Leisure Class
star
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2001
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Requiem for a Dream
star
8.016
2000
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The Perfect Storm
star
6.483
2000
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Takedown
star
6.073
2000
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The Skulls
star
5.8
2000
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Magicians
star
5.3
2000
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Isn't She Great
star
4.875
2000
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The Iron Giant
star
7.95
1999
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My Teacher's Wife
star
5.3
1999
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Five Aces
star
5.731
1999
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The Making of 'The Iron Giant'
star
6.4
1999
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The Faculty
star
6.553
1998
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Dirty Work
star
6.185
1998
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Jaded
star
5.143
1998
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Divorce: A Contemporary Western
star
2.5
1998
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SLC Punk
star
7.121
1998
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Gideon
star
5.808
1998
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Flubber
star
5.651
1997
Poster
The Eighteenth Angel
star
4.864
1997
Poster
Leave It to Beaver
star
5.366
1997
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Into Thin Air: Death on Everest
star
5.5
1997
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A Smile Like Yours
star
3.6
1997
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Lawn Dogs
star
7.146
1997
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Gun
star
7.0
1997
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Unforgettable
star
5.6
1996
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Celtic Pride
star
5.318
1996
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Happy Gilmore
star
6.648
1996
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The Rich Man's Wife
star
5.4
1996
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House Arrest
star
5.3
1996
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Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
star
6.993
1996
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The Tuskegee Airmen
star
7.056
1995
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Fair Game
star
5.084
1995
Poster
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
star
5.487
1995
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Quiz Show
star
7.254
1994
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Terminal Velocity
star
5.346
1994
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Monkey Trouble
star
5.726
1994
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The Road Killers
star
5.3
1994
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Another Midnight Run
star
6.5
1994
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Midnight Run for Your Life
star
4.6
1994
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Midnight Runaround
star
6.625
1994
Poster
Grumpy Old Men
star
6.646
1993
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Conflict of Interest
star
4.3
1993
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Fatal Instinct
star
5.4
1993
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Benefit of the Doubt
star
4.6
1993
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Telling Secrets
star
4.611
1993
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Bums
star
2.0
1993
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Thelma & Louise
star
7.599
1991
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Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
star
5.2
1991
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Dutch
star
6.4
1991
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Red Wind
star
3.0
1991
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Fatal Exposure
star
7.5
1991
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Cool Blue
star
4.091
1990
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Playroom
star
3.875
1990
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Chances Are
star
6.6
1989
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An Eight Is Enough Wedding
star
10.0
1989
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Paramedics
star
2.2
1988
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Little Girl Lost
star
8.0
1988
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Outrageous Fortune
star
6.0
1987
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The Boys Next Door
star
6.2
1986
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Triplecross
star
4.8
1986
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Breakin'
star
6.645
1984
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Where the Boys Are
star
4.4
1984
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Chattanooga Choo Choo
star
5.0
1984
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Grease 2
star
5.175
1982
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The Black Room
star
4.263
1982
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Twirl
star
3.5
1981
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The Hearse
star
5.255
1980
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Getting Married
star
4.0
1978