Christopher McDonald
Known for
A prolific American character actor whose smooth, self-satisfied manner has made him a go-to for smug villains and slick authority figures. He is remembered as the sinister infomercial host Tappy Tibbons in 'Requiem for a Dream' (2000) and as the golfing rival Shooter McGavin in 'Happy Gilmore' (1996), and he voiced Kent Mansley in 'The Iron Giant' (1999). A busy, dependable presence across film and television for four decades, he excels at oily charm and comic antagonism.
Christopher McDonald
110 Movies
54 Series
A prolific American character actor whose smooth, self-satisfied manner has made him a go-to for smug villains and slick authority figures. He is remembered as the sinister infomercial host Tappy Tibbons in 'Requiem for a Dream' (2000) and as the golfing rival Shooter McGavin in 'Happy Gilmore' (1996), and he voiced Kent Mansley in 'The Iron Giant' (1999). A busy, dependable presence across film and television for four decades, he excels at oily charm and comic antagonism.
Movies
Plays Shooter McGavin
Happy Gilmore
1996
Plays Kent Mansley (voice)
The Iron Giant
1999
Plays Mr. Frank Connor
The Faculty
1998
Plays Darryl
Thelma & Louise
1991
Plays Goose McKenzie
Grease 2
1982
Plays Robert
Swiped
2025
Plays Shooter McGavin
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
Plays Mr. Stifler
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
2006
Plays Morton Stockard
Lawn Dogs
1997
Plays Lou Landers
Superhero Movie
2008
Plays President of the USA
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
2002
Plays Dean Simmons
The House Bunny
2008
Plays Mr. Stifler
American Pie Presents: Beta House
2007
Plays Golfer
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
2024
Plays Wilson Croft
Flubber
1997
Plays Todd Gross
The Perfect Storm
2000
Plays Tappy Tibbons
Requiem for a Dream
2000
Plays President Neil Anami
We Can Be Heroes
2020
Plays Roger McManus
Rumor Has It...
2005
Plays Lieutenant Meyerson
Fair Game
1995
Plays Bryce Arbogast
Mad Money
2008
Plays Jack Barry
Quiz Show
1994
Plays Dr. Larry Lupin
Awake
2007
Plays Macadam Salesman
The Man Who Wasn't There
2001
Plays Mr. Carter
Once Upon a Time in Venice
2017
Plays Lt. Galban
Exposed
2016
Plays Mike
Grumpy Old Men
1993
Plays Franks
Backtrace
2018
Plays Louie Jeffries
Chances Are
1989
Plays Martin Lombard
The Skulls
2000
Plays Big Chuck
Fanboys
2009
Plays Mr. Peters
The Collection
2012
Plays Travis Cole
Dirty Work
1998
Plays Ron
Broken Flowers
2005
Plays Casey McNeil
About Last Night
2014
Plays Jimmy Mack
The Last Rodeo
2025
Plays James
Breakin'
1984
Plays Roy Mueller
My Teacher's Wife
1999
Plays Lionel Barrymore
Jimmy
2026
Plays Dad
SLC Punk
1998
Plays Mitch Gibson
Takedown
2000
Plays Lord Capulet
Rosaline
2022
Plays Tony
Where the Boys Are
1984
Plays Mr. Rivers
Grind
2003
Plays Sheriff Jack Banning
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
1995
Plays Bill Krebb
Cat Run
2011
Plays Frank Kelbo
Fatal Instinct
1993
Plays Brad Bradburn
Isn't She Great
2000
Plays Del Banco
The Crash
2017
Plays Peter Kirkland
Zipper
2015
TV Shows
Plays Rex Weller
Family Law
1999
Plays Tommy Jefferson
Harry's Law
2011
Plays Bob Dickerson, Grubbin Bob
Costume Quest
2019
Plays Marty
Hacks
2021
Plays Matt Collins
Walter & Emily
1991
Plays Dallas Cowboys Owner
Ballers
2015
Plays Ted Shackleton
Cracking Up
2004
Plays Cal
The Real Bros of Simi Valley
2017
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Bryce Anderson
Veronica's Closet
1997
Plays Joe DiMaggio
The Bronx Is Burning
2007
Plays Jim Bassman
Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy
2018
Plays Thomas McNiven
The Gray House
2026
Plays Rourke Chamberland
The Watcher
2022
Plays Harvey Dent (voice)
Beware the Batman
2013
Plays Judge Don Schakowsky
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Robert S. 'Bob' Bennett
American Crime Story
2016
Plays Henry Karnes
Texas Rising
2015
Plays Jor-El (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
Plays Alan Armstrong
Stargate Universe
2009
Plays Chris Stearns
Secret Invasion
2023
Plays Jeffrey Sheppard
Kirstie
2013
Plays Hego (voice)
Kim Possible
2002
Plays Superman (voice)
Batman Beyond
1999
Plays David Channing
Matlock
1986
Plays Bill
Search Party
2016
Plays Joey DeRuzza
Good Advice
1993
Plays Captain Nemesis (voice)
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
2010
Plays Mr. Kerkovich
Happy Endings
2011
Plays Grandpa Roog (voice)
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
2023
Latest Trailers
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Jimmy
Full Filmography
Jimmy
Lionel Barrymore
2026
Film
The Gray House
Thomas McNiven · 8 episodes
2026–
TV
Swiped
Robert
2025
Film
Happy Gilmore 2
Shooter McGavin
2025
Film
The Last Rodeo
Jimmy Mack
2025
Film
Abruptio
Police Chief Richter
2024
Film
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Golfer
2024
Film
Secret Invasion
Chris Stearns · 3 episodes
2023–
TV
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Grandpa Roog (voice) · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Christopher McDonald and where are they from?
Christopher McDonald is 71 years old, born on February 15, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Christopher McDonald?
Christopher McDonald is best known for roles in Requiem for a Dream, The Iron Giant, Thelma & Louise.
How many movies has Christopher McDonald been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Christopher McDonald has appeared in 110 movies and 52 TV shows.
What was Christopher McDonald's first movie?
The career of Christopher McDonald began with Getting Married (1978).
What is Christopher McDonald's most recent movie or series?
Christopher McDonald's most recent release is The Gray House, which premiered on February 26, 2026.
What TV shows has Christopher McDonald appeared in?
On television, Christopher McDonald has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Sopranos, Regular Show, Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Does Christopher McDonald have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Christopher McDonald's upcoming work includes: Jimmy (2026).
Christopher McDonald
1955-02-15 · New York City, New York, USA
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.