Highest rated as cast or director
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.
Acted in 194
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
Land of Dreams
Blair / Bob
- 2021
- 2020
The Stand at Paxton County
Sheriff Roger Bostwick
2010s
- 2019
Costume Quest
Bob Dickerson, Grubbin Bob · 26 episodes
Wildchat
Movie
- 2018
Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy
Jim Bassman · 8 episodes
- 2017
Wetlands
Det. Paddy Sheehan
The Real Bros of Simi Valley
Cal · 10 episodes
- 2016
- 2015
Soul Ties
Sydney
- 2014
Believe Me
Ken
Being American
Mark
- 2013
Kirstie
Jeffrey Sheppard · 3 episodes
- 2012
Not Fade Away
Jack Dietz
Grassroots
Jim Tripp
- 2011
Cat Run
Bill Krebb
- 2010
The Best and the Brightest
The Player
Refuge
Jack Phillips
Black Widow
Steve
2000s
- 2009
Spooner
Dennis Spooner
- 2008
Summerhood
Assistant Director
Player 5150
Tony
- 2007
My Sexiest Year
Adult Jake
American Family
Mr. Pratt
The Bronx Is Burning
Joe DiMaggio · 8 episodes
- 2006
- 2005
Fat Actress
Jimmy · 1 episode
- 2004
North Shore
TV
- 2003
- 2002
Children on Their Birthdays
Speedy Thorne
Speakeasy
Dr. Addams
- 2001
The Theory of the Leisure Class
Buddy Barnett
- 2000
Takedown
Mitch Gibson
Isn't She Great
Brad Bradburn
Magicians
Jake
1990s
- 1999
Five Aces
Ash Gray
- 1998
Gideon
Alan Longhurst
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
Movie
Jaded
Jack Carlson
- 1997
Into Thin Air: Death on Everest
Jon Krakauer
A Smile Like Yours
Richard Halstrom
Leave It to Beaver
Ward Cleaver
Gun
Lutz · 1 episode
The Eighteenth Angel
Hugh Stanton
- 1996
The Rich Man's Wife
Tony Potenza
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
Jor-El (voice)
House Arrest
Donald Krupp
- 1995
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
Sheriff Jack Banning
- 1994
Terminal Velocity
Kerr
Midnight Run for Your Life
Jack Walsh
The Road Killers
Glen
Midnight Run Around
Jack Walsh
Another Midnight Run
Jack Walsh
- 1993
Bums
Sgt. Andrew Holloman
Benefit of the Doubt
Dan
Conflict of Interest
Mickey Flannery
Telling Secrets
Terry Kelsey
- 1991
Walter & Emily
Matt Collins · 13 episodes
Red Wind
Victor Lange
Fatal Exposure
Robert Parker
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
An Eight Is Enough Wedding
Jeb
- 1988
Paramedics
Mad Mike
Little Girl Lost
Wolff
- 1987
- 1986
Triplecross
Steve Tyler
- 1985
- 1984
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Paul
- 1982
- 1981
Twirl
Buddy Butler
- 1980
1970s
- 1978
Getting Married
Usher
Appearances14
2020s
- 2025
Netflix Tudum 2025
Self
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
Pink Elephants
Self
Keith Lemon: Coming in America
Self · 1 episode
- 2017
- 2016
The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
Self
- 2015
2000s
- 2009
- 2005
Reservoir Dogs Revisited
Self
- 2003
Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey
Self
- 2001
The Making of Requiem for a Dream
Self
1990s
- 1999
The Making of 'The Iron Giant'
Self
- 1998
- 1996
