Christopher McDonald
Born
February 15, 1955 (70 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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

Dirty Work: Dirtier Cut
Travis Cole
2025

Happy Gilmore 2
Shooter McGavin
2025

The Last Rodeo
Jimmy Mack
2025

Abruptio
Police Chief Richter
2024

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Golfer
2024

Captain Fall
(3 episodes)
2023

Secret Invasion
Chris Stearns · (3 episodes)
2023

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Grandpa Roog (voice) · (2 episodes)
2023

The Watcher
Detective Rourke Chamberland · (7 episodes)
2022

Rosaline
Lord Capulet
2022

Land of Dreams
Blair / Bob
2022

Hacks
Marty · (15 episodes)
2021

Walking with Herb
Wiley
2021

Stallone: Frank, That Is
Self
2021

We Can Be Heroes
President Neil Anami
2020

The Stand at Paxton County
Sheriff Roger Bostwick
2020

Mr. Iglesias
Coach Dixon · (1 episode)
2019

Deep Murder
Richard
2019

Costume Quest
Bob Dickerson, Grubbin Bob · (26 episodes)
2019

Backtrace
Franks
2018

Pink Elephants
Self
2018

Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy
Jim Bassman · (8 episodes)
2018

Gone
(2 episodes)
2018

Life After Flash
Self
2017

Wetlands
Det. Paddy Sheehan
2017

The Tank
Lawson
2017

Once Upon a Time in Venice
Mr. Carter
2017

Great News
Len · (1 episode)
2017

The Real Bros of Simi Valley
Cal · (10 episodes)
2017

The Crash
Del Banco
2017

Search Party
Bill · (2 episodes)
2016

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
Self
2016

Don't Worry Baby
Harry Lang
2016

American Crime Story
Robert S. 'Bob' Bennett · (5 episodes)
2016

Exposed
Lt. Galban
2016

Soul Ties
Sydney
2015

Zipper
Peter Kirkland
2015

Ballers
Dallas Cowboys Owner · (13 episodes)
2015

Texas Rising
Henry Karnes · (5 episodes)
2015

The Squeeze
Riverboat
2015

Believe Me
Ken
2014

Being American
Mark
2014

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Company CEO · (1 episode)
2014

About Last Night
Casey McNeil
2014

Kirstie
Jeffrey Sheppard · (3 episodes)
2013

Beware the Batman
Harvey Dent (voice) · (7 episodes)
2013

Beware the Batman
Harvey Dent / Weapons Seller (voice) · (1 episode)
2013

Not Fade Away
Jack Dietz
2012

The Collection
Mr. Peters
2012

Grassroots
Jim Tripp
2012

Balls to the Wall
Mr. Matthews
2011

Lemonade Mouth
Principal Brenigan
2011

Happy Endings
Mr. Kerkovich · (2 episodes)
2011

Cat Run
Bill Krebb
2011

Harry's Law
Tommy Jefferson · (32 episodes)
2011

The Best and the Brightest
The Player
2010

Boardwalk Empire
Harry Daugherty · (1 episode)
2010

Regular Show
Carl Putter (voice) · (1 episode)
2010

Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Captain Nemesis (voice) · (2 episodes)
2010

Barry Munday
Dr. Preston Edwards
2010

Refuge
Jack Phillips
2010

Black Widow
Steve
2010

Splinterheads
Sargeant Bruce Mancuso
2009

The League
Judge Hardy · (1 episode)
2009

Celebrity Ghost Stories
Self · (1 episode)
2009

Stargate Universe
Alan Armstrong · (3 episodes)
2009

The Good Wife
Judge Don Schakowsky · (7 episodes)
2009

Deep in the Valley
Diamond Jim
2009

Reunion
Eamon
2009

Fanboys
Big Chuck
2009

Spooner
Dennis Spooner
2009

An American Carol
Lab Technician
2008

The House Bunny
Dean Simmons
2008

Superhero Movie
Lou Landers
2008

Summerhood
Assistant Director
2008

Mad Money
Bryce Arbogast
2008

Player 5150
Tony
2008

American Pie Presents: Beta House
Mr. Stifler
2007

Awake
Dr. Larry Lupin
2007

My Sexiest Year
Adult Jake
2007

American Family
Mr. Pratt
2007

The Bronx Is Burning
Joe DiMaggio · (8 episodes)
2007

Kickin' It Old Skool
Marty Schumacher
2007

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
JD "Boss" Hogg
2007

American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
Mr. Stifler
2006

Psych
Paul Haversham · (1 episode)
2006

Funny Money
Vic
2006

Rumor Has It...
Roger McManus
2005

Broken Flowers
Ron
2005

The L.A. Riot Spectacular
Officer Koon
2005

Fat Actress
Jimmy · (1 episode)
2005

Numb3rs
(1 episode)
2005

Medium
Gregory King · (1 episode)
2005
New Car Smell
Mac
2005

Justice League Unlimited
Jor-El (voice) · (1 episode)
2004

North Shore
(1 episode)
2004

Cracking Up
Ted Shackleton · (12 episodes)
2004

Best Week Ever
(1 episode)
2004

Grind
Mr. Rivers
2003

Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey
Self
2003

Without a Trace
Bob Carroll · (1 episode)
2002

The Twilight Zone
Rick · (1 episode)
2002

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
President of the USA
2002

Children on Their Birthdays
Speedy Thorne
2002

Speakeasy
Dr. Addams
2002

The Man Who Wasn't There
Macadam Salesman
2001

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Evan Korman · (1 episode)
2001

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Declan Pace · (1 episode)
2001
The Theory of the Leisure Class
Buddy Barnett
2001

61*
Mel Allen
2001

Requiem for a Dream
Tappy Tibbons
2000

The Perfect Storm
Todd Gross
2000

The Skulls
Martin Lombard
2000

Takedown
Mitch Gibson
2000

Isn't She Great
Brad Bradburn
2000

Magicians
Jake
2000

My Teacher's Wife
Roy Mueller
1999

Family Law
Rex Weller · (68 episodes)
1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Harold Coyle · (1 episode)
1999

The Iron Giant
Kent Mansley (voice)
1999

Five Aces
Ash Gray
1999

Batman Beyond
Superman (voice) · (2 episodes)
1999

The Sopranos
Eddie Dunne · (1 episode)
1999

The Making of 'The Iron Giant'
Self
1999

The Faculty
Mr. Frank Connor
1998

Gideon
Alan Longhurst
1998
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
1998

SLC Punk
Dad
1998

Jaded
Jack Carlson
1998

Dirty Work
Travis Cole
1998

Flubber
Wilson Croft
1997

Lawn Dogs
Morton
1997

Into Thin Air: Death on Everest
Jon Krakauer
1997

Veronica's Closet
Bryce Anderson · (9 episodes)
1997

A Smile Like Yours
Richard Halstrom
1997

Leave It to Beaver
Ward Cleaver
1997

Gun
Lutz
1997

The Eighteenth Angel
Hugh Stanton
1997

The Rich Man's Wife
Tony Potenza
1996

Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
Jor-El (voice)
1996

Superman: The Animated Series
Jor-El (voice) · (3 episodes)
1996

House Arrest
Donald Krupp
1996

Celtic Pride
Coach Kimball
1996

Unforgettable
Stewart Gleick
1996

Happy Gilmore
Shooter McGavin
1996

Fair Game
Lieutenant Meyerson
1995

The Tuskegee Airmen
Major Joy
1995

Road Rules
(1 episode)
1995

Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
Sheriff Jack Banning
1995

Terminal Velocity
Kerr
1994

Quiz Show
Jack Barry
1994

Midnight Run for Your Life
Jack Walsh
1994

The Road Killers
Glen
1994

Midnight Runaround
Jack Walsh
1994

Monkey Trouble
Tom
1994

Another Midnight Run
Jack Walsh
1994

Grumpy Old Men
Mike
1993

Fatal Instinct
Frank Kelbo
1993

Bums
Sgt. Andrew Holloman
1993

Benefit of the Doubt
Dan
1993

Conflict of Interest
Mickey Flannery
1993

Good Advice
Joey DeRuzza · (2 episodes)
1993

Telling Secrets
Terry Kelsey
1993
Walter & Emily
Matt Collins · (13 episodes)
1991

Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
Senator Dixon
1991

Home Improvement
Stu Cutler · (1 episode)
1991

Dutch
Reed Standish
1991

Thelma & Louise
Darryl
1991

Red Wind
Victor Lange
1991

Fatal Exposure
Robert Parker
1991

Law & Order
John Jay McIntyre · (1 episode)
1990

Playroom
Chris
1990

Cool Blue
Peter Sin
1990

An Eight Is Enough Wedding
Jeb
1989

Chances Are
Louie Jeffries
1989

Paramedics
Mad Mike
1988

Little Girl Lost
Wolff
1988
Aaron's Way
(1 episode)
1988

Star Trek: The Next Generation
Lt. Richard Castillo · (1 episode)
1987

Outrageous Fortune
George
1987
Triplecross
Steve Tyler
1986

The Boys Next Door
Detective Mark Woods
1986

Matlock
(3 episodes)
1986

The Twilight Zone
(segment "Aqua Vita") · (1 episode)
1985

Hunter
Sonny Dupree · (1 episode)
1984

Chattanooga Choo Choo
Paul
1984

Breakin'
James
1984

Where the Boys Are
Tony
1984

The Black Room
Terry
1982

Cheers
Rick Walker · (1 episode)
1982

Knight Rider
Joe Flynn · (1 episode)
1982

Grease 2
Goose McKenzie
1982

Twirl
Buddy Butler
1981

The Hearse
Pete
1980

Getting Married
Usher
1978