Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald (born February 15, 1955) is an esteemed American actor renowned for his appearances in film, television, theatre and as a voice artist. McDonald is recognized for his role as the villainous professional golfer Shooter McGavin in the 1996 comedy 'Happy Gilmore.' Notable roles also include 'T-Birds' member Goose McKenzie in 'Grease 2', Darryl Dickinson opposite Geena Davis in 'Thelma & Louise', Ward Cleaver in the film adaptation 'Leave It to Beaver', and Tappy Tibbons in 'Requiem for a Dream'. Beyond independent and small-budget films, McDonald has featured in box-office hits such as 'Grumpy Old Men', 'Flubber', 'Rumor Has It', 'The House Bunny' and 'About Last Night'. On television, he was a series regular on network TV shows like 'Walter & Emily', 'Good Advice', 'Family Law', 'Cracking Up' and 'Harry's Law'. McDonald has portrayed real-life individuals including game show host Jack Barry in 'Quiz Show', mountaineer Jon Krakauer in 'Into Thin Air: Death on Everest', sportscaster Mel Allen in '61*', Yankee legend Joe DiMaggio in 'The Bronx Is Burning', U.S. Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty in 'Boardwalk Empire', and Clinton lawyer Robert S. Bennett in 'Impeachment: American Crime Story'. 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'. McDonald's acting career first began in 1978 when he appeared as a contestant on 'The Dating Game'. Since then, his wealth of films and television roles, often as a supporting actor and frequently portraying villains, has spanned several decades. A versatile actor, he has also provided his voice for various animated series, and replaced Robert De Niro in the 'Midnight Run' film franchise.