Christopher McDonald
Born 1955
Known for Requiem for a Dream, Happy Gilmore, The Iron Giant.
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.
Movie Credits
Leave It to Beaver (1997)
The Squeeze (2015)
Children on Their Birthdays (2002)
Happy Gilmore (1996)
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (1995)
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
Abruptio (2024)
The Collection (2012)
Superhero Movie (2008)
Flubber (1997)
Playroom (1990)
The Last Rodeo (2025)
The Tank (2017)
Exposed (2016)
Soul Ties (2015)
American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007)
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006)
Into Thin Air: Death on Everest (1997)
Unforgettable (1996)
Fair Game (1995)
Terminal Velocity (1994)
Dutch (1991)
The Boys Next Door (1986)
Land of Dreams (2021)
Backtrace (2018)
Wetlands (2017)
About Last Night (2014)
Cat Run (2011)
Awake (2007)
Kickin' It Old Skool (2007)
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
The Skulls (2000)
Dirty Work (1998)
SLC Punk (1998)
House Arrest (1996)
Thelma & Louise (1991)
The Crash (2017)
The House Bunny (2008)
Rumor Has It... (2005)
The Iron Giant (1999)
Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984)
Believe Me (2014)
Deep in the Valley (2009)
Fanboys (2009)
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007)
The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005)
My Teacher's Wife (1999)
Quiz Show (1994)
61* (2001)
The Black Room (1982)
Zipper (2015)
Mad Money (2008)
Triplecross (1986)
Grease 2 (1982)
Lemonade Mouth (2011)
Reunion (2009)
Magicians (2000)
Barry Munday (2010)
Grind (2003)
Outrageous Fortune (1987)
Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017)
An American Carol (2008)
The Perfect Storm (2000)
The Faculty (1998)
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
Life After Flash (2017)
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
Netflix Tudum 2025 (2025)
Swiped (2025)
