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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swiped (2025) | Robert | 6 | |
| 2 | Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) | Shooter McGavin | 5.8 | |
| 3 | Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) | Golfer | 6.7 | |
| 4 | Abruptio (2024) | Police Chief Richter | - | - |
| 5 | Rosaline (2022) | Lord Capulet | 7 | |
| 6 | We Can Be Heroes (2020) | President Neil Anami | 5 | |
| 7 | Deep Murder (2019) | Richard | 1 | |
| 8 | Backtrace (2018) | Franks | 7 | |
| 9 | Life After Flash (2017) | Self | - | - |
| 10 | The Crash (2017) | Del Banco | 10 | |
| 11 | Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017) | Mr. Carter | 6.8 | |
| 12 | Wetlands (2017) | Det. Paddy Sheehan | 5 | |
| 13 | Don't Worry Baby (2016) | Harry Lang | 6 | |
| 14 | Exposed (2016) | Lt. Galban | 4.1 | |
| 15 | The Squeeze (2015) | Riverboat | - | - |
| 16 | Zipper (2015) | Peter Kirkland | 5.7 | |
| 17 | About Last Night (2014) | Casey McNeil | 7.4 | |
| 18 | Believe Me (2014) | Ken | 6 | |
| 19 | The Collection (2012) | Mr. Peters | 6.5 | |
| 20 | Not Fade Away (2012) | Jack Dietz | 9 | |
| 21 | Grassroots (2012) | Jim Tripp | - | - |
| 22 | Cat Run (2011) | Bill Krebb | 5.5 | |
| 23 | Balls to the Wall (2011) | Mr. Matthews | 7 | |
| 24 | Lemonade Mouth (2011) | Principal Stanley Brenigan | 7.7 | |
| 25 | Black Widow (2010) | Steve | - | - |
| 26 | The Best and the Brightest (2010) | The Player | 5 | |
| 27 | Refuge (2010) | Jack Phillips | - | - |
| 28 | Barry Munday (2010) | Dr. Preston Edwards | 3 | |
| 29 | Splinterheads (2009) | Sargeant Bruce Mancuso | 7.5 | |
| 30 | Reunion (2009) | Eamon | - | - |
| 31 | Fanboys (2009) | Big Chuck | 6.8 | |
| 32 | Spooner (2009) | Dennis Spooner | - | - |
| 33 | Stargate Universe: Extended Pilot (2009) | Alan Armstrong | - | - |
| 34 | Deep in the Valley (2009) | Diamond Jim | 6.5 | |
| 35 | Player 5150 (2008) | Tony | - | - |
| 36 | The House Bunny (2008) | Dean Simmons | 6 | |
| 37 | Mad Money (2008) | Bryce Arbogast | 5.7 | |
| 38 | Superhero Movie (2008) | Lou Landers | 4.7 | |
| 39 | An American Carol (2008) | Lab Technician | 10 | |
| 40 | The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007) | Boss Hogg | 6 | |
| 41 | Awake (2007) | Dr. Larry Lupin | 6.2 | |
| 42 | Kickin' It Old Skool (2007) | Marty Schumacher | 1.3 | |
| 43 | My Sexiest Year (2007) | Adult Jake | - | - |
| 44 | American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007) | Mr. Stifler | 6.2 | |
| 45 | Funny Money (2006) | Vic | 5 | |
| 46 | American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) | Mr. Stifler | 5.5 | |
| 47 | The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005) | Officer Koon | - | - |
| 48 | Rumor Has It... (2005) | Roger McManus | 6 | |
| 49 | Broken Flowers (2005) | Ron | 6.9 | |
| 50 | Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey (2003) | Self | - | - |
| 51 | Grind (2003) | Mr. Rivers | 6 | |
| 52 | Children on Their Birthdays (2002) | Speedy Thorne | - | - |
| 53 | Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) | President of the USA | 5.4 | |
| 54 | 61* (2001) | Mel Allen | - | - |
| 55 | The Making of Requiem for a Dream (2001) | Self | - | - |
| 56 | The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) Oscars 2002 | Macadam Salesman | 7.9 | |
| 57 | The Skulls (2000) | Martin Lombard | 6.7 | |
| 58 | Isn't She Great (2000) | Brad Bradburn | 7 | |
| 59 | Magicians (2000) | Jake | 10 | |
| 60 | Requiem for a Dream (2000) Top 30 in 2000s | Tappy Tibbons | 8.1 | |
| 61 | Takedown (2000) | Mitch Gibson | 6.6 | |
| 62 | The Perfect Storm (2000) Oscars 2001 | Todd Gross | 6.4 | |
| 63 | The Making of 'The Iron Giant' (1999) | Self | - | - |
| 64 | The Iron Giant (1999) | Kent Mansley (voice) | 7.9 | |
| 65 | My Teacher's Wife (1999) | Roy Mueller | - | - |
| 66 | Jaded (1998) | Jack Carlson | - | - |
| 67 | SLC Punk (1998) | Dad | 7.5 | |
| 68 | Dirty Work (1998) | Travis Cole | 7 | |
| 69 | The Faculty (1998) | Mr. Frank Connor | 6.7 | |
| 70 | A Smile Like Yours (1997) | Richard Halstrom | - | - |
| 71 | Lawn Dogs (1997) | Morton Stockard | 8.3 | |
| 72 | Flubber (1997) | Wilson Croft | 6.1 | |
| 73 | Leave It to Beaver (1997) | Ward Cleaver | 5 | |
| 74 | House Arrest (1996) | Donald Krupp | 5.3 | |
| 75 | The Rich Man's Wife (1996) | Tony Potenza | - | - |
| 76 | Celtic Pride (1996) | Coach Kimball | - | - |
| 77 | Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996) | Jor-El (voice) | 7 | |
| 78 | Happy Gilmore (1996) | Shooter McGavin | 7.2 | |
| 79 | Unforgettable (1996) | Stewart Gleick | - | - |
| 80 | The Tuskegee Airmen (1995) | Major Joy | 7 | |
| 81 | Fair Game (1995) | Lieutenant Meyerson | 6 | |
| 82 | Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (1995) | Sheriff Jack Banning | - | - |
| 83 | Quiz Show (1994) | Jack Barry | 6.9 | |
| 84 | The Road Killers (1994) | Glen | - | - |
| 85 | Monkey Trouble (1994) | Tom | 7 | |
| 86 | Another Midnight Run (1994) | Jack Walsh | - | - |
| 87 | Midnight Run Around (1994) | Jack Walsh | - | - |
| 88 | Terminal Velocity (1994) | Kerr | 5 | |
| 89 | Conflict of Interest (1993) | Mickey Flannery | - | - |
| 90 | Fatal Instinct (1993) | Frank Kelbo | 5 | |
| 91 | Grumpy Old Men (1993) | Mike | 7.1 | |
| 92 | Telling Secrets (1993) | Terry Kelsey | - | - |
| 93 | Benefit of the Doubt (1993) | Dan | - | - |
| 94 | Dutch (1991) | Reed Standish | 7 | |
| 95 | Thelma & Louise (1991) | Darryl | 7.4 | |
| 96 | Cool Blue (1990) | Peter Sin | - | - |
| 97 | Chances Are (1989) | Louie Jeffries | 5 | |
| 98 | Paramedics (1988) | Mad Mike | - | - |
| 99 | The Boys Next Door (1986) | Detective Mark Woods | 7 | |
| 100 | Breakin' (1984) | James | 7.3 | |
| 101 | The Black Room (1982) | Terry | - | - |
| 102 | Grease 2 (1982) | Goose McKenzie | 5.7 | |
| 103 | The Hearse (1980) | Pete | 5 |
