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 for
Credits
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
as Shooter McGavin
The Iron Giant (1999)
as Kent Mansley (voice)
Thelma & Louise (1991)
as Darryl
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
as President of the USA
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006)
as Mr. Stifler
Happy Gilmore (1996)
as Shooter McGavin
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
as Tappy Tibbons
The House Bunny (2008)
as Dean Simmons
Superhero Movie (2008)
as Lou Landers
The Faculty (1998)
as Mr. Frank Connor
Flubber (1997)
as Wilson Croft
The Perfect Storm (2000)
as Todd Gross
We Can Be Heroes (2020)
as President Neil Anami
American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007)
as Mr. Stifler
Swiped (2025)
as Robert
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
as Golfer
Grease 2 (1982)
as Goose McKenzie
The Collection (2012)
as Mr. Peters
Awake (2007)
as Dr. Larry Lupin
Fanboys (2009)
as Big Chuck
Rumor Has It... (2005)
as Roger McManus
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
as Macadam Salesman
Broken Flowers (2005)
as Ron
The Last Rodeo (2025)
as Jimmy Mack
Jimmy (2026)
as Lionel Barrymore
My Teacher's Wife (1999)
as Roy Mueller
Exposed (2016)
as Lt. Galban
Mad Money (2008)
as Bryce Arbogast
Quiz Show (1994)
as Jack Barry
Where the Boys Are (1984)
as Tony
Terminal Velocity (1994)
as Kerr
Fair Game (1995)
as Lieutenant Meyerson
SLC Punk (1998)
as Dad
Netflix Tudum 2025 (2025)
as Self
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007)
as Boss Hogg
Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017)
as Mr. Carter
The Skulls (2000)
as Martin Lombard
Lemonade Mouth (2011)
as Principal Stanley Brenigan
Chances Are (1989)
as Louie Jeffries
Playroom (1990)
as Chris
Monkey Trouble (1994)
as Tom
Grumpy Old Men (1993)
as Mike
Takedown (2000)
as Mitch Gibson
Breakin' (1984)
as James
Wildchat (—)
Actor
Backtrace (2018)
as Franks
Deep in the Valley (2009)
as Diamond Jim
Fatal Instinct (1993)
as Frank Kelbo
An American Carol (2008)
as Lab Technician
Cat Run (2011)
as Bill Krebb
Pink Elephants (2018)
as Self
Dutch (1991)
as Reed Standish
Rosaline (2022)
as Lord Capulet
The Tuskegee Airmen (1995)
as Major Joy
Grind (2003)
as Mr. Rivers
Isn't She Great (2000)
as Brad Bradburn
The Road Killers (1994)
as Glen
Zipper (2015)
as Peter Kirkland
Jaded (1998)
as Jack Carlson
Magicians (2000)
as Jake
About Last Night (2014)
as Casey McNeil
Abruptio (2024)
as Police Chief Richter
Dirty Work (1998)
as Travis Cole
Unforgettable (1996)
as Stewart Gleick
Being American (2014)
as Mark
House Arrest (1996)
as Donald Krupp
Outrageous Fortune (1987)
as George
Midnight Run Around (1994)
as Jack Walsh
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue (1991)
as Senator Dixon
Barry Munday (2010)
as Dr. Preston Edwards
Reunion (2009)
as Eamon
Splinterheads (2009)
as Sargeant Bruce Mancuso
The Black Room (1982)
as Terry
Not Fade Away (2012)
as Jack Dietz
The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005)
as Officer Koon
Another Midnight Run (1994)
as Jack Walsh
Celtic Pride (1996)
as Coach Kimball
The Eighteenth Angel (1997)
as Hugh Stanton
Leave It to Beaver (1997)
as Ward Cleaver
The Boys Next Door (1986)
as Detective Mark Woods
61* (2001)
as Mel Allen
Kickin' It Old Skool (2007)
as Marty Schumacher
Funny Money (2006)
as Vic
Benefit of the Doubt (1993)
as Dan
A Smile Like Yours (1997)
as Richard Halstrom
Reservoir Dogs Revisited (2005)
as Self
The Hearse (1980)
as Pete
Summerhood (2008)
as Assistant Director
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996)
as Jor-El (voice)
Stallone: Frank, That Is (2021)
as Self
The Crash (2017)
as Del Banco
Lawn Dogs (1997)
as Morton Stockard
Cool Blue (1990)
as Peter Sin
Into Thin Air: Death on Everest (1997)
as Jon Krakauer
The Best and the Brightest (2010)
as The Player
Balls to the Wall (2011)
as Mr. Matthews
Life After Flash (2017)
as Self
My Sexiest Year (2007)
as Adult Jake
Speakeasy (2002)
as Dr. Addams
Bums (1993)
as Sgt. Andrew Holloman
Five Aces (1999)
as Ash Gray
Chattanooga Choo Choo (1984)
as Paul
Telling Secrets (1993)
as Terry Kelsey
Grassroots (2012)
as Jim Tripp
Conflict of Interest (1993)
as Mickey Flannery
Land of Dreams (2022)
as Blair / Bob
The Making of 'The Iron Giant' (1999)
as Self
Spooner (2009)
as Dennis Spooner
Don't Worry Baby (2016)
as Harry Lang
Midnight Run for Your Life (1994)
as Jack Walsh
Children on Their Birthdays (2002)
as Speedy Thorne
The Rich Man's Wife (1996)
as Tony Potenza
Believe Me (2014)
as Ken
Walking with Herb (2021)
as Wiley
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (1995)
as Sheriff Jack Banning
The Tank (2017)
as Lawson
Player 5150 (2008)
as Tony
Black Widow (2010)
as Steve
The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant (2016)
as Self
Wetlands (2017)
as Det. Paddy Sheehan
The Making of Requiem for a Dream (2001)
as Self
Refuge (2010)
as Jack Phillips
Getting Married (1978)
as Usher
Paramedics (1988)
as Mad Mike
The Stand at Paxton County (2020)
as Sheriff Roger Bostwick
New Car Smell (2005)
as Mac
Divorce: A Contemporary Western (1998)
Actor
Little Girl Lost (1988)
as Wolff
The Squeeze (2015)
as Riverboat
Deep Murder (2019)
as Richard
American Family (2007)
as Mr. Pratt
The Theory of the Leisure Class (2001)
as Buddy Barnett
An Eight Is Enough Wedding (1989)
as Jeb
Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey (2003)
as Self
Soul Ties (2015)
as Sydney
Red Wind (1991)
as Victor Lange
Gideon (1998)
as Alan Longhurst
Twirl (1981)
as Buddy Butler
Triplecross (1986)
as Steve Tyler
Fatal Exposure (1991)
as Robert Parker