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 for
- Acting
- Born
- 1955-02-15 · New York City, New York, USA
Known for
- Requiem for a Dream (2000) — Tappy Tibbons
- The Iron Giant (1999) — Kent Mansley (voice)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Harold Coyle
- Thelma & Louise (1991) — Darryl
- The Sopranos (1999) — Eddie Dunne
- Happy Gilmore (1996) — Shooter
- The Perfect Storm (2000) — Todd Gross
- Flubber (1997) — Wilson Croft
- Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) — President of the USA
- The Faculty (1998) — Casey's Dad
- Regular Show (2010) — Carl Putter (voice)
- American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) — Mr. Stifler
- Superhero Movie (2008) — Lou Landers
- American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007) — Mr. Stifler
- The House Bunny (2008) — Dean Simmons
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) — Lt. Richard Castillo