
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.
Filmography

Jimmy
2026
as Lionel Barrymore

Swiped
2025
as Robert

Happy Gilmore 2
2025
as Shooter McGavin

Netflix Tudum 2025
2025
as Self

The Last Rodeo
2025
as Jimmy Mack

Abruptio
2024
as Police Chief Richter

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
2024
as Golfer

Rosaline
2022
as Lord Capulet

Land of Dreams
2022
as Blair / Bob

Walking with Herb
2021
as Wiley

Stallone: Frank, That Is
2021
as Self

We Can Be Heroes
2020
as President Neil Anami

The Stand at Paxton County
2020
as Sheriff Roger Bostwick

Deep Murder
2019
as Richard

Wildchat
2019

Backtrace
2018
as Franks

Pink Elephants
2018
as Self

Life After Flash
2017
as Self

Wetlands
2017
as Det. Paddy Sheehan

The Tank
2017
as Lawson

Once Upon a Time in Venice
2017
as Mr. Carter

The Crash
2017
as Del Banco

The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
2016
as Self

Don't Worry Baby
2016
as Harry Lang