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...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2026
    Jimmy

    Lionel Barrymore • Acting

  2. 2025
    Happy Gilmore 2

    Shooter McGavin • Acting

  3. 2025
    Swiped

    Robert • Acting

  4. 2025
    The Last Rodeo

    Jimmy Mack • Acting

  5. 2025
    Netflix Tudum 2025

    Self • Acting

  6. 2024
    Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

    Golfer • Acting

  7. 2024
    Abruptio

    Police Chief Richter • Acting

  8. 2022
    Rosaline

    Lord Capulet • Acting

Christopher McDonald - Aperture