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Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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Christopher McDonald has previously appeared on Broadway as Billy Flynn in Chicago. Other theatre credits include Nightclub Cantina, Hay Fever, Bounders and The Los Angeles Theatre Center's productions of Hamlet, Othello and The Taming of the Shrew. He is also the recipient of a Drama-logue Award for Best Actor for Final Touches. He first caught Hollywood's attention when he played Goose McKenzie in Grease 2. Beloved for his comedic roles as Mr. Stifler in American Pie and Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore, he also made a mark with memorable performances in Thelma and Louise and Quiz Show. Other film roles include: The Boys Next Door, Outrageous Fortune, Chances Are, Dutch, Wild Orchids 2, Grumpy Old Men, Fatal Instinct, Terminal Velocity, Cover Story, Rich Man's Wife, Leave it to Beaver, Flubber, The Iron Giant, The Perfect Storm, Spy Kids: 2, Grind, Takedown, Rumor Has It, Kickin' It Old Skool, Mad Money, Superhero Movie, Fanboys, House Bunny , among others. TV: HBO's "Boardwalk Empire" as Harry Daugherty, "Harry's Law," "Family Law," "Veronica's Closet," "North Shore," "Cracking Up," "The Sopranos," "The Bronx is Burning," "61," "SGU Stargate Universe," "Numb3rs," "Law & Order," "My Boys" and "Psych." His voice work includes a recurring role in Disney Channel's "Kim Possible." McDonald currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife Lupe, son and three daughters.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Front Page The Front Page
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Murphy
Lucky Guy Lucky Guy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Eddie Hayes
Chicago Chicago
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

Movies

The Hearse
[ 1980 ] Pete
Grease 2
[ 1982 ] Goose
The Black Room
[ 1982 ] Terry
Breakin'
[ 1984 ] James
Chattanooga Choo Choo
[ 1984 ] Paul
Where the Boys Are
[ 1984 ] Tony
The Boys Next Door
[ 1985 ] Detective Mark Woods
Outrageous Fortune
[ 1987 ] George Chris McDonald
Paramedics
[ 1988 ] Mad Mike
Chances Are
[ 1989 ] Louie Jeffries
Playroom
[ 1990 ] Chris
Thelma & Louise
[ 1991 ] Darryl
Dutch
[ 1991 ] Reed Standish
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
[ 1991 ] Senator Dixon
Benefit of the Doubt
[ 1993 ] Dan
Fatal Instinct
[ 1993 ] Frank Kelbo
Conflict of Interest
[ 1993 ] Mickey Flannery
Grumpy Old Men
[ 1993 ] Mike
Cover Story
[ 1993 ] Sam Sparks
Bums
[ 1993 ] Sgt. Andrew Holloman
The Road Killers
[ 1994 ] Glen
Quiz Show
[ 1994 ] Jack Barry
Terminal Velocity
[ 1994 ] Kerr
Monkey Trouble
[ 1994 ] Tom
Fair Game
[ 1995 ] Lt. Meyerson
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
[ 1995 ] Sheriff Jack Banning
Celtic Pride
[ 1996 ] Coach Kimball
House Arrest
[ 1996 ] Donald Krupp
Happy Gilmore
[ 1996 ] Shooter McGavin
Unforgettable
[ 1996 ] Stewart Gleick
The Rich Man's Wife
[ 1996 ] Tony Potenza
The Eighteenth Angel
[ 1997 ] Hugh Stanton
Lawn Dogs
[ 1997 ] Morton Stockard
A Smile Like Yours
[ 1997 ] Richard Halstrom
Leave It to Beaver
[ 1997 ] Ward
Flubber
[ 1997 ] Wilson Croft
Gideon
[ 1998 ] Alan Longhurst
SLC Punk!
[ 1998 ] Dad
Jaded
[ 1998 ] Jack Carlson
The Faculty
[ 1998 ] Mr. Frank Connor Chris McDonald
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
[ 1998 ] Tony
Dirty Work
[ 1998 ] Travis Cole
Five Aces
[ 1999 ] Ash Gray
The Iron Giant
[ 1999 ] Kent Mansley
My Teacher's Wife
[ 1999 ] Roy Mueller
Isn't She Great
[ 2000 ] Brad Bradburn Christopher MacDonald
Magicians
[ 2000 ] Jake
The Skulls
[ 2000 ] Martin Lombard
Takedown
[ 2000 ] Mitch Gibson Chris McDonald
Requiem for a Dream
[ 2000 ] Tappy Tibbons
The Perfect Storm
[ 2000 ] Todd Gross
The Theory of the Leisure Class
[ 2001 ] Buddy Barnett Chris McDonald
The Man Who Wasn't There
[ 2001 ] Macadam Salesman
Speakeasy
[ 2002 ] Dr. Addams
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
[ 2002 ] President of the USA
Children on Their Birthdays
[ 2002 ] Speedy Thorne
Grind
[ 2003 ] Mr. Rivers
The L.A. Riot Spectacular
[ 2005 ] Officer Koon
Rumor Has It...
[ 2005 ] Roger McManus
Broken Flowers
[ 2005 ] Ron
Funny Money
[ 2006 ] Vic
My Sexiest Year
[ 2007 ] Adult Jake
Awake
[ 2007 ] Dr. Larry Lupin
Kickin' It Old Skool
[ 2007 ] Marty Schumacher
Mad Money
[ 2008 ] Bryce Arbogt Chris McDonald
The House Bunny
[ 2008 ] Dean Simmons
An American Carol
[ 2008 ] Lab Supervisor
Superhero Movie
[ 2008 ] Lou Landers
Summerhood
[ 2008 ] TheAssDirector
Player 5150
[ 2008 ] Tony Moffit
Fanboys
[ 2009 ] Big Chuck Chris McDonald
Spooner
[ 2009 ] Dennis Spooner
Deep in the Valley
[ 2009 ] Diamond Jim
Reunion
[ 2009 ] Eamon
Splinterheads
[ 2009 ] Sargeant Bruce Mancuso
Barry Munday
[ 2010 ] Dr. Preston Edwards
Black Widow
[ 2010 ] Steve
The Best and the Brightest
[ 2010 ] The Player
Cat Run
[ 2011 ] Bill Krebb
Adventures of Serial Buddies
[ 2011 ] Father Christopher
Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best
[ 2011 ] Jack
Balls to the Wall
[ 2011 ] Mr. Matthews
Not Fade Away
[ 2012 ] Jack Dietz
Grassroots
[ 2012 ] Jim Tripp
The Collection
[ 2012 ] Mr. Peters
About Last Night
[ 2014 ] Cey McNeil
Believe Me
[ 2014 ] Ken
Being American
[ 2014 ] Mark
Pretty Perfect
[ 2014 ] Max
Don't Worry Baby
[ 2015 ] Harry Lang
Zipper
[ 2015 ] Peter Kirkland
The Squeeze
[ 2015 ] Riverboat
Soul Ties
[ 2015 ] Sydney
Exposed
[ 2016 ] Lieutenant Galway
The Crash
[ 2017 ] Del Banco
The Tank
[ 2017 ] Lawson
Once Upon a Time in Venice
[ 2017 ] Mr. Carter
Backtrace
[ 2018 ] Special Agent Franks
Wetlands
[ 2019 ] Det. Paddy Sheehan
Deep Murder
[ 2019 ] Richard Dangler
We Can Be Heroes
[ 2020 ] President Neil Anami
The Stand at Paxton County
[ 2020 ] Sheriff Roger Bostwick
Land of Dreams
[ 2021 ] Blair, Bob
Walking with Herb
[ 2021 ] Wiley
Rosaline
[ 2022 ] Lord Capulet

TV Shows

Ballers
Dallas Cowboys Owner
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Captain Nemesis
Boardwalk Empire
Harry Daugherty, US Attorney General Harry Daugherty, Harry Daugherty - US Attorney General
CollegeHumor Originals
Tim, Tim Cook
Cracking Up
Ted Shackleton
Empty Nest
Nick Todd
Family Law
Rex Weller
Gone
Pastor
Hacks
Marty
Happy Endings
Mr. Kerkovich
Harry's Law
Tommy Jefferson
Kim Possible
Hego
Kirstie
Jeffrey Sheppard
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Evan Korman, Declan Pace
Matlock
David Channing, Eric Lane
Mr. Iglesias
Coach Dixon
Riptide
Johnny, Dennis
Stargate Universe
Alan Armstrong
The Good Wife
Judge Don Schakowsky
The Real Bros of Simi Valley
Cal Surf, Cal
Veronica's Closet
Bryce Anderson
Walter & Emily
Matt Collins
Hacks
[ 2021-2024 ] Marty
Young Jedi Adventures
[ 2023-2024 ] Grandpa Roog
Medium Olive Ad
Shooter McGavin
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Golfer
The Gray House
Thomas McNiven
Medium Olive Ad
Shooter McGavin
Young Jedi Adventures
[ 2023-2024 ] Grandpa Roog
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Golfer
Hacks
[ 2021-2024 ] Marty
The Gray House
Thomas McNiven

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THE BEAR, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, & More Receive 2024 Astra TV Awards Nominations; See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 9, 2024

With 15 nominations, FX’s The Bear was the most nominated series this year, followed by Max’s Hacks and Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building with 13 each. ABC’s Abbott Elementary and CBS’s Ghosts are tied for third place, with 11 nominations each.
HACKS Renewed for Season Four at Max Photo
HACKS Renewed for Season Four at Max
by Josh Sharpe - May 30, 2024

Max has renewed the multi-Emmy® Award-winning comedy series HACKS for a fourth season. The series’ first two seasons received many accolades including awards from Golden Globes, AFI, Peabody, Critics Choice, DGA, SAG®, WGA and GLAAD. Season three premiered to critical acclaim on May 2 and the season finale is now streaming on Max.
Video: Watch First Full Trailer for Season 3 of HACKS Photo
Video: Watch First Full Trailer for Season 3 of HACKS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2024

Max has just released the first full trailer for Season 3 of the highly acclaimed comedy series Hacks. A year after parting, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava (Hannah Einbinder) pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles. The nine-episode season debuts with two episodes, followed by two new episodes each week, concluding with the season finale on May 30. Watch the trailer here!
HACKS to Return May 2; Watch the Teaser Trailer Photo
HACKS to Return May 2; Watch the Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 1, 2024

Emmy®, SAG Award, and Critics Choice Award winner Jean Smart and Emmy®, SAG Award, and Critics Choice Award nominee Hannah Einbinder return alongside Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, and Lorenza Izzo. Watch the new video trailer!
HACKS Adds Helen Hunt, Christina Hendricks, Christopher Lloyd to Season 3 Photo
HACKS Adds Helen Hunt, Christina Hendricks, Christopher Lloyd to Season 3
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2024

The new season will include Helen Hunt (“Blindspotting,” “Mad About You,” “Twister,” “As Good as it Gets”), Christina Hendricks (“The Buccaneers,” “Good Girls,” “Mad Men,” “Drive”), Christopher Lloyd (“Back to the Future,” “The Tender Bar,” “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”), Dan Bucatinsky (“Air,” “Scandal,” “The Comeback”), and more.
HACKS to Return to Max This Spring Photo
HACKS to Return to Max This Spring
by Michael Major - Jan 4, 2024

Max's hit comedy series Hacks is returning this Spring. The series follows the evolving dynamic between legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her young, entitled writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder).
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Video: Disney+ Drops New SECRET INVASION Trailer With Samuel L. Jackson, Katie Finneran & More
by Michael Major - Jul 17, 2023

Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion” stars Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Martin Freeman, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Charlayne Woodard, Killian Scott, Samuel Adewunmi, Dermot Mulroney, Christopher McDonald, Katie Finneran, with Emilia Clarke and Olivia Colman, and Don Cheadle. Watch the new video trailer now!
Marvel's SECRET INVASION Series to Premiere on Disney+ in June Photo
Marvel's SECRET INVASION Series to Premiere on Disney+ in June
by Michael Major - Apr 3, 2023

Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion” stars Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Martin Freeman, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Charlayne Woodard, Killian Scott, Samuel Adewunmi, Dermot Mulroney, Christopher McDonald, Katie Finneran, with Emilia Clarke and Olivia Colman, and Don Cheadle. Watch the video trailer now!
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by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 12, 2023

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) announced winners of its 10th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Awards, presented by Dyson and HASK Beauty, in 23 categories of film, television, commercials, and live theater. The gala was held on Saturday night, February 11, 2023, before a live audience at The Beverly Hilton. It was also live-streamed to an audience of millions worldwide.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY, Starring Ralph Fiennes Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY, Starring Ralph Fiennes
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2022

The Shed presents David Hare's Straight Line Crazy, through December 18. The production officially opened on October 26.. Check out photos from the opening night here!
HBO/HBO Max Receive 140 Emmy Nominations Photo
HBO/HBO Max Receive 140 Emmy Nominations
by Michael Major - Jul 12, 2022

HBO/HBO Max earned the most nominations for a single network or platform this year, marking the 20th time in history that the HBO brand has received the most Primetime Emmy® nominations of any network/platform in a single year. This bests HBO’s previous record of 137 nominations in 2019.
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Andrew Garfield, Jodie Comer, Steve Martin & More Earn 2022 Emmy Nominations - See the Full List!
by Michael Major - Jul 12, 2022

Check out the complete list of Emmy nominations, which include Andrew Garfield, Steve Martin, Jodie Comer, Tony Awards Presents: Broadways Back!, Annie LIVE!, Jane Lynch, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Nathan Lane, Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Shalom, Mare Winningham, Laurie Metcalf, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, and more!
HBO Max Renews HACKS For A Third Season Photo
HBO Max Renews HACKS For A Third Season
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2022

HACKS stars Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jane Adams, who were all nominated for Emmys® for the first season. Cast members Christopher McDonald, Kaitlin Olson, Paul W. Downs, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, Angela E. Gibbs, Luenell, Johnny Sibilly, Joe Mande, Ally Maki and Lorenza Izzo also star.
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VIDEO: Watch Laurie Metcalf & More in HACKS Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2022

Jean Smart, Emmy, SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards winner for her performance in season one of the series, will return along with Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jane Adams. Laurie Metclafe, Christopher McDonald, Kaitlin Olson, Paul W. Downs, Poppy Liu, Rose Abdoo, Mark Indelicato, Meg Stalter, and Angela E. Gibbs will also appear.
HBO Max Renews Acclaimed Comedy Series HACKS For A Second Season Photo
HBO Max Renews Acclaimed Comedy Series HACKS For A Second Season
by TV News Desk - Jun 8, 2021

New Yorker hailed the series as “bracingly fresh and wholly original” while Variety noted it was “destined to be a zeitgeist hit.” 
VIDEO: HBO Max Unveils Trailer And Key Art For HACKS Photo
VIDEO: HBO Max Unveils Trailer And Key Art For HACKS
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 28, 2021

The series is created and showrun by Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky.
VIDEO: On This Day, April 1- Tom Hanks Makes His Broadway Debut In Nora Ephron's LUCK Photo
VIDEO: On This Day, April 1- Tom Hanks Makes His Broadway Debut In Nora Ephron's LUCKY GUY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2021

On this day in 2013, Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron and directed by George C. Wolfe. 
Princeton University Students Participate In The Creation Of A Virtual Opera: Frances Photo
Princeton University Students Participate In The Creation Of A Virtual Opera: Francesco Cavalli's LA CALISTO
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2021

The students who signed up to participate in the Department of Music's Fall 2020 course MPP/MTD 219: Opera Performance expected to perform a staged version of La Calisto, Francesco Cavalli's 17th-century opera, in Richardson Auditorium at the end of the term. The arrival of the pandemic quickly necessitated a change in plans as students returned home for a semester of virtual learning.
VIDEO: On This Day, April 1- Tom Hanks Makes His Broadway Debut In Nora Ephron's LUCK Photo
VIDEO: On This Day, April 1- Tom Hanks Makes His Broadway Debut In Nora Ephron's LUCKY GUY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2019

On this day in 2013, Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks made his Broadway debut in Lucky Guy, written by Nora Ephron and directed by George C. Wolfe. 
Photo Flash: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Comes to Addison Photo
Photo Flash: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Comes to Addison
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2019

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor's dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he precisely records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world. Outcry Youth Theatre is honored to introduce you to Christopher, his teachers, his family, his neighbors and a number of other characters whose lives challenge us to see the world from a different point of view.
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