Christopher McDonald
geb. 15.02.1955
(69 jaar)
New York City, New York, USA
Biografie
Christopher singled out by the New York Times as one of the hardest working and most prolific actors in Hollywood, continues to bring legendary characters to life with consistent acclaim. Currently, McDonald starred in the New York theatrical hit “Chicago” and he was recently on the big screen in the new film BROKEN FLOWERS. McDonald is also set to appear in the upcoming independent films THE DRUMMER with Michael Madsen and THE L.A. RIOT SPECTACULAR alongside Snoop Dogg and Emilio Estevez.
Chris appeared in GRIND, SPEAKEASY, CHILDREN ON THEIR BIRTHDAYS which is based on the Truman Capote short story, SPYKIDS 2: THE LOST ISLAND OF DREAMS with Antonio Banderas, and the Coen brothers’ THE MAN WHOWASN’T THERE with Billy Bob Thornton and Frances McDormand. He has also guest-starred in several episodes of the Hawaii-based series NORTH SHORE (Fox).
Born and raised in New York City, this handsome actor has ignited movie screens with the spectrum of roles he has chosen since the beginning of his career. He attended Hobart College, from which he graduated cum laude on academic and athletic scholarships. During his time in school, McDonald decided to switch from a pre-med major to theater arts. He studied at the esteemed Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, the London Academy of Music and the Stella Adler Acting Conservatory in New York.
McDonald has played a wide variety of intriguing characters in more than 70 films including the infamous Shooter McGavin in HAPPY GILMORE. Additional film credits include REQIUEM FOR A DREAM with Ellyn Burstyn; THE PERFECT STORM with George Clooney; NURSE BETTY with Renee Zellweger; FLUBBER with Robin Williams; QUIZ SHOW, THELMA & LOUISE, THE SKULLS, THE IRON GIANT, THE FACULTY, FIVE ACES and GRUMPY OLD MEN.
As if that were not enough, McDonald has played Mel Allen in HBO’s critically acclaimed baseball feature 61*, in addition to appearing in more than 23 television programs. Most recently, McDonald starred as the loving yet slightly neurotic patriarch on the critically acclaimed Fox series CRACKING UP. He also starred as attorney Rex Weller on the CBS drama FAMILY LAW (four seasons) and as the philandering husband to Kirstie Alley on VERONICA’S CLOSET. Guest starring roles include such series as HOME IMPROVEMENT, STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, MATLOCK and CHEERS.
McDonald has also graced the theater with a starring role in “Nightclub Cantata and Final Touches,” an Obie Award-winning musical for which he won the Dramalogue Best Actor Award. McDonald has also performed on stage in “Bouncers,” “Hay Fever” and the Los Angeles Theatre Center’s productions of “Hamlet,” “Othello” and “The Taming of the Shrew.”
In addition to being an accomplished actor, McDonald is a sports enthusiast who enjoys pushing the limits. He is an avid pilot who logs as many hours in the air as he does on the road, and he can also be found motorcycling, or skiing on the weekends. McDonald boasts a great jump shot and has two gold tournaments in his name.
Providing a backdrop that further illustrates his personality, McDonald lives in the rustic San Bernardino Mountains with his wife and four children, where he enjoys fishing and cooking on his barbecue.
The Weinstein Company
Acteur
Documentaire | |
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2021 |
Stallone: Frank, That Is |
2018 |
Pink Elephants |
2017 |
Catching Sight of Thelma & Louise |
Life After Flash |
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2016 |
The Day Hitler Died (Tv-film) |
2013 |
Fatherhood 101 |
2005 |
'Reservoir Dogs' Revisited (Tv-film) |
2004 |
Peter Gabriel: Play |
2003 |
Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey |
1999 |
The Making of 'The Iron Giant' (Tv-film) |
1996 |
Unforgettable: Behind the Scenes |
Unforgettable: Star & Crew Sound Bites |
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1990 |
Intimate Portrait (serie) |
Muziekvideo's | |
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1991 |
Glenn Frey - Part Of Me, Part Of You - a.b. |
Korte films | |
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1993 |
Anyone for Bridge? |
Host
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2022 |
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver |
Trucks (S09E06) |
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2014 |
The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell |
2011 |
Rocco's Dinner Party |
2009 |
Red Carpet Report |
2008 |
Celebrity Ghost Stories |
2004 |
The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards |
2002 |
Miss Universe Pageant |
1998 |
Hollywood Squares |
1969 |
Channel 7 Eyewitness News |