Christopher McDonald

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 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

Secret Invasion 2023 ★ 6.5
Hacks 2021 ★ 7.5
American Crime Story 2016 ★ 7.6
Regular Show 2010 ★ 8.6
Boardwalk Empire 2010 ★ 8.0
The Good Wife 2009 ★ 7.6
Psych 2006 ★ 7.9
Medium 2005 ★ 7.5
Numb3rs 2005 ★ 7.0
Las Vegas 2003 ★ 7.0
Without a Trace 2002 ★ 7.2
Kim Possible 2002 ★ 7.5
Law & Order: Criminal Intent 2001 ★ 7.6
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 1999 ★ 8.0
The Sopranos 1999 ★ 8.7
Superman: The Animated Series 1996 ★ 7.7
Home Improvement 1991 ★ 7.4
Law & Order 1990 ★ 7.3
Star Trek: The Next Generation 1987 ★ 8.4
Matlock 1986 ★ 7.1
The Twilight Zone 1985 ★ 7.7
Hunter 1984 ★ 7.1
Cheers 1982 ★ 7.6
Knight Rider 1982 ★ 7.5