Actor
Christopher McDonald
- Born: 15 February 1955, New York City, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $4 million
Christopher McDonald is an American actor known for his roles in comedy and drama. He is best recognized for his performances in 'Happy Gilmore' and 'The Fright Before Christmas 2'. With a career spanning several decades, he is known for his distinctive voice…
Christopher McDonald: best films and shows
About Christopher McDonald
Christopher McDonald is an American actor known for his roles in comedy and drama. He is best recognized for his performances in 'Happy Gilmore' and 'The Fright Before Christmas 2'. With a career spanning several decades, he is known for his distinctive voice and ability to portray both comedic and serious characters effectively.
- Born
- 15 February 1955, New York City, New York, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- Spouses
- LuAnne Ponce (1992-present)
- Children
- 3 children: Christopher, Clayton, and Madison
- Parents
- James McDonald and Helen McDonald
- Estimated net worth
- $4 million
Fun facts about Christopher McDonald
- Christopher McDonald has appeared in over 100 films and television shows throughout his career.
- He is an avid golfer and has participated in several celebrity golf tournaments.
Famous Christopher McDonald quotes
“You’re gonna die, clown!”
“I’m not just a pretty face.”
“I have a great deal of respect for the game.”
Christopher McDonald: coming up
- Jimmy (Movie, Lionel Barrymore)6 November 2026
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Christopher McDonald filmography
Cast (212)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jimmy Movie | Lionel Barrymore | |
| 2026 | High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam TV | Gabe Vardakas | 6.2 |
| 2026 | The Gray House TV | Thomas McNiven | 4.4 |
| 2025 | Swiped Movie | Robert | 6.6 |
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2 Movie | Shooter McGavin | 6.5 |
| 2025 | Netflix Tudum 2025 Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 2025 | The Last Rodeo Movie | Jimmy Mack | 7.5 |
| 2024 | Abruptio Movie | Police Chief Richter | 6.2 |
| 2024 | Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Movie | Golfer | 6.6 |
| 2023 | Captain Fall TV | Unknown character | 6.6 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Secret Invasion TV | Chris Stearns | 6.4 |
| 2023 | Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures TV | Grandpa Roog (voice) | 4.6 |
| 2022 | The Watcher TV | Rourke Chamberland | 7.1 |
| 2022 | Rosaline Movie | Lord Capulet | 7.1 |
| 2022 | Land of Dreams Movie | Blair / Bob | 4.3 |
| 2021 | Hacks TV | Marty | 7.5 |
| 2021 | Walking with Herb Movie | Wiley | 6.0 |
| 2021 | Stallone: Frank, That Is Movie | Self | 5.8 |
| 2020 | We Can Be Heroes Movie | President Neil Anami | 5.9 |
| 2020 | The Stand at Paxton County Movie | Sheriff Roger Bostwick | 5.9 |
| 2019 | Mr. Iglesias TV | Coach Dixon | 7.4 |
| 2019 | Deep Murder Movie | Richard | 3.8 |
| 2019 | Costume Quest TV | Bob Dickerson, Grubbin Bob | 8.7 |
| 2019 | Wildchat Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2018 | Backtrace Movie | Franks | 4.9 |
| 2018 | Pink Elephants Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 2018 | Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy TV | Jim Bassman | 9.0 |
| 2018 | Keith Lemon: Coming in America TV | Self | |
| 2018 | Gone TV | Unknown character | 7.2 |
| 2017 | Life After Flash Movie | Self | 5.6 |
| 2017 | Wetlands Movie | Det. Paddy Sheehan | 3.9 |
| 2017 | The Tank Movie | Lawson | 4.8 |
| 2017 | Once Upon a Time in Venice Movie | Mr. Carter | 5.2 |
| 2017 | Great News TV | Len | 6.7 |
| 2017 | The Real Bros of Simi Valley TV | Cal | 7.3 |
| 2017 | The Crash Movie | Del Banco | 4.5 |
| 2016 | Search Party TV | Bill | 6.9 |
| 2016 | The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant Movie | Self | 8.2 |
| 2016 | Don't Worry Baby Movie | Harry Lang | 5.1 |
| 2016 | American Crime Story TV | Robert S. 'Bob' Bennett | 7.6 |
| 2016 | Exposed Movie | Lt. Galban | 4.9 |
| 2015 | Soul Ties Movie | Sydney | |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Zipper Movie | Peter Kirkland | 5.5 |
| 2015 | Ballers TV | Dallas Cowboys Owner | 6.8 |
| 2015 | Texas Rising TV | Henry Karnes | 6.4 |
| 2015 | The Squeeze Movie | Riverboat | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Believe Me Movie | Ken | 5.4 |
| 2014 | Being American Movie | Mark | |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TV | Company CEO | 7.8 |
| 2014 | About Last Night Movie | Casey McNeil | 6.0 |
| 2013 | Kirstie TV | Jeffrey Sheppard | 5.0 |
| 2013 | Beware the Batman TV | Harvey Dent (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2013 | Beware the Batman TV | Harvey Dent / Weapons Seller (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Not Fade Away Movie | Jack Dietz | 5.4 |
| 2012 | The Collection Movie | Mr. Peters | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Grassroots Movie | Jim Tripp | 5.2 |
| 2011 | Balls to the Wall Movie | Mr. Matthews | 4.7 |
| 2011 | Lemonade Mouth Movie | Principal Stanley Brenigan | 7.4 |
| 2011 | Happy Endings TV | Mr. Kerkovich | 6.9 |
| 2011 | Cat Run Movie | Bill Krebb | 5.2 |
| 2011 | Harry's Law TV | Tommy Jefferson | 7.5 |
| 2010 | The Best and the Brightest Movie | The Player | 4.8 |
| 2010 | Boardwalk Empire TV | Harry Daugherty | 8.0 |
| 2010 | Regular Show TV | Carl Putter (voice) | 8.6 |
| 2010 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien TV | Captain Nemesis (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2010 | Barry Munday Movie | Dr. Preston Edwards | 5.8 |
| 2010 | Black Widow Movie | Steve | 2.0 |
| 2010 | Refuge Movie | Jack Phillips | 5.0 |
| 2009 | Splinterheads Movie | Sargeant Bruce Mancuso | 5.9 |
| 2009 | The League TV | Judge Hardy | 7.4 |
| 2009 | Celebrity Ghost Stories TV | Self | 7.3 |
| 2009 | Stargate Universe TV | Alan Armstrong | 7.4 |
| 2009 | The Good Wife TV | Judge Don Schakowsky | 7.6 |
| 2009 | Deep in the Valley Movie | Diamond Jim | 4.9 |
| 2009 | Reunion Movie | Eamon | |
| 2009 | Fanboys Movie | Big Chuck | 6.2 |
| 2009 | Spooner Movie | Dennis Spooner | 5.5 |
| 2008 | An American Carol Movie | Lab Technician | 4.2 |
| 2008 | The House Bunny Movie | Dean Simmons | 5.7 |
| 2008 | Superhero Movie Movie | Lou Landers | 5.3 |
| 2008 | Summerhood Movie | Assistant Director | 5.0 |
| 2008 | Mad Money Movie | Bryce Arbogast | 6.5 |
| 2008 | Player 5150 Movie | Tony | 5.1 |
| 2007 | American Pie Presents: Beta House Movie | Mr. Stifler | 5.6 |
| 2007 | Awake Movie | Dr. Larry Lupin | 6.6 |
| 2007 | My Sexiest Year Movie | Adult Jake | 1.5 |
| 2007 | American Family Movie | Mr. Pratt | |
| 2007 | The Bronx Is Burning TV | Joe DiMaggio | 7.2 |
| 2007 | Kickin' It Old Skool Movie | Marty Schumacher | 4.8 |
| 2007 | The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning Movie | Boss Hogg | 6.2 |
| 2006 | American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile Movie | Mr. Stifler | 5.5 |
| 2006 | Psych TV | Paul Haversham | 7.9 |
| 2006 | Funny Money Movie | Vic | 5.2 |
| 2005 | Rumor Has It... Movie | Roger McManus | 5.7 |
| 2005 | Twins TV | Terry | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Broken Flowers Movie | Ron | 6.9 |
| 2005 | Reservoir Dogs Revisited Movie | Self | 7.8 |
| 2005 | The L.A. Riot Spectacular Movie | Officer Koon | 3.3 |
| 2005 | Fat Actress TV | Jimmy | 5.0 |
| 2005 | Numb3rs TV | Frank Thompson | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Medium TV | Gregory King | 7.5 |
| 2005 | New Car Smell Movie | Mac | |
| 2004 | Justice League Unlimited TV | Jor-El (voice) | 8.3 |
| 2004 | North Shore TV | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2004 | Cracking Up TV | Ted Shackleton | 6.5 |
| 2004 | Best Week Ever TV | Unknown character | 5.9 |
| 2003 | Las Vegas TV | Kidnapper Chips | 7.0 |
| 2003 | Grind Movie | Mr. Rivers | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey Movie | Self | 7.9 |
| 2002 | Without a Trace TV | Bob Carroll | 7.2 |
| 2002 | The Twilight Zone TV | Rick | 7.2 |
| 2002 | Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams Movie | President of the USA | 5.7 |
| 2002 | Kim Possible TV | Hego (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2002 | Children on Their Birthdays Movie | Speedy Thorne | 6.0 |
| 2002 | Speakeasy Movie | Dr. Addams | 4.4 |
| 2001 | The Man Who Wasn't There Movie | Macadam Salesman | 7.5 |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV | Declan Pace | 7.6 |
| 2001 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent TV | Evan Korman | 7.6 |
| 2001 | The Theory of the Leisure Class Movie | Buddy Barnett | 7.0 |
| 2001 | The Making of Requiem for a Dream Movie | Self | 5.0 |
| 2001 | 61* Movie | Mel Allen | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Requiem for a Dream Movie | Tappy Tibbons | 8.0 |
| 2000 | The Perfect Storm Movie | Todd Gross | 6.5 |
| 2000 | The Skulls Movie | Martin Lombard | 5.8 |
| 2000 | Takedown Movie | Mitch Gibson | 6.1 |
| 2000 | Isn't She Great Movie | Brad Bradburn | 4.9 |
| 2000 | Magicians Movie | Jake | 5.8 |
| 1999 | My Teacher's Wife Movie | Roy Mueller | 5.1 |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Harold Coyle | 8.0 |
| 1999 | Family Law TV | Rex Weller | 8.1 |
| 1999 | The Iron Giant Movie | Kent Mansley (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1999 | Five Aces Movie | Ash Gray | 5.8 |
| 1999 | The Sopranos TV | Eddie Dunne | 8.7 |
| 1999 | Batman Beyond TV | Superman (voice) | 8.2 |
| 1999 | The Making of 'The Iron Giant' Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 1998 | The Faculty Movie | Casey's Dad | 6.6 |
| 1998 | Gideon Movie | Alan Longhurst | 6.4 |
| 1998 | Divorce: A Contemporary Western Movie | Unknown character | 3.2 |
| 1998 | SLC Punk Movie | Dad | 7.1 |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self - Panelist | 7.6 |
| 1998 | Jaded Movie | Jack Carlson | 5.3 |
| 1998 | Dirty Work Movie | Travis Cole | 6.2 |
| 1997 | Flubber Movie | Wilson Croft | 5.7 |
| 1997 | Lawn Dogs Movie | Morton Stockard | 7.1 |
| 1997 | Into Thin Air: Death on Everest Movie | Jon Krakauer | 5.4 |
| 1997 | Veronica's Closet TV | Bryce Anderson | 5.4 |
| 1997 | A Smile Like Yours Movie | Richard Halstrom | 4.0 |
| 1997 | Leave It to Beaver Movie | Ward Cleaver | 5.4 |
| 1997 | Gun TV | Lutz | 4.6 |
| 1997 | The Eighteenth Angel Movie | Hugh Stanton | 5.1 |
| 1996 | The Rich Man's Wife Movie | Tony Potenza | 5.4 |
| 1996 | Superman: The Last Son of Krypton Movie | Jor-El (voice) | 7.1 |
| 1996 | Superman: The Animated Series TV | Jor-El (voice) | 7.7 |
| 1996 | House Arrest Movie | Donald Krupp | 5.4 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Celtic Pride Movie | Coach Kimball | 5.3 |
| 1996 | Unforgettable Movie | Stewart Gleick | 5.6 |
| 1996 | Happy Gilmore Movie | Shooter | 6.7 |
| 1995 | Fair Game Movie | Lieutenant Meyerson | 5.2 |
| 1995 | The Tuskegee Airmen Movie | Major Joy | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Road Rules TV | Unknown character | 6.9 |
| 1995 | Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back Movie | Sheriff Jack Banning | 5.6 |
| 1994 | Terminal Velocity Movie | Kerr | 5.4 |
| 1994 | Quiz Show Movie | Jack Barry | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Midnight Run for Your Life Movie | Jack Walsh | 5.2 |
| 1994 | The Road Killers Movie | Glen | 5.6 |
| 1994 | Midnight Run Around Movie | Jack Walsh | 6.7 |
| 1994 | Monkey Trouble Movie | Tom | 5.7 |
| 1994 | Another Midnight Run Movie | Jack Walsh | 6.9 |
| 1993 | Grumpy Old Men Movie | Mike | 6.7 |
| 1993 | Fatal Instinct Movie | Frank Kelbo | 5.5 |
| 1993 | Bums Movie | Sgt. Andrew Holloman | 5.5 |
| 1993 | Benefit of the Doubt Movie | Dan | 4.8 |
| 1993 | Conflict of Interest Movie | Mickey Flannery | 4.5 |
| 1993 | Good Advice TV | Joey DeRuzza | 7.0 |
| 1993 | Telling Secrets Movie | Terry Kelsey | 5.0 |
| 1991 | Walter & Emily TV | Matt Collins | 8.0 |
| 1991 | Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue Movie | Senator Dixon | 5.3 |
| 1991 | Home Improvement TV | Stu Cutler | 7.4 |
| 1991 | Dutch Movie | Reed Standish | 6.5 |
| 1991 | Thelma & Louise Movie | Darryl | 7.6 |
| 1991 | Red Wind Movie | Victor Lange | 4.5 |
| 1991 | Fatal Exposure Movie | Robert Parker | 7.3 |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | John Jay McIntyre | 7.3 |
| 1990 | Playroom Movie | Chris | 4.6 |
| 1990 | Cool Blue Movie | Peter Sin | 4.6 |
| 1989 | An Eight Is Enough Wedding Movie | Jeb | 9.7 |
| 1989 | Chances Are Movie | Louie Jeffries | 6.6 |
| 1988 | Paradise TV | Dexter | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Paramedics Movie | Mad Mike | 3.1 |
| 1988 | Little Girl Lost Movie | Wolff | 8.0 |
| 1988 | Aaron's Way TV | Unknown character | 7.0 |
| 1987 | Star Trek: The Next Generation TV | Lt. Richard Castillo | 8.4 |
| 1987 | Outrageous Fortune Movie | George | 6.0 |
| 1986 | Triplecross Movie | Steve Tyler | 4.6 |
| 1986 | The Boys Next Door Movie | Detective Mark Woods | 6.2 |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | David Channing | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | Eric Lane | 7.0 |
| 1985 | The Twilight Zone TV | (segment "Aqua Vita") | 7.7 |
| 1984 | Hunter TV | Sonny Dupree | 7.1 |
| 1984 | Call to Glory TV | Major Tim O'Reilly | 7.3 |
| 1984 | Chattanooga Choo Choo Movie | Paul | 6.7 |
| 1984 | Breakin' Movie | James | 6.7 |
| 1984 | Where the Boys Are Movie | Tony | 4.5 |
| 1982 | The Black Room Movie | Terry | 4.2 |
| 1982 | Cheers TV | Rick Walker | 7.6 |
| 1982 | Knight Rider TV | Joe Flynn | 7.5 |
| 1982 | Grease 2 Movie | Goose McKenzie | 5.3 |
| 1981 | Twirl Movie | Buddy Butler | 5.7 |
| 1980 | The Hearse Movie | Pete | 5.2 |
| 1978 | Getting Married Movie | Usher | 6.0 |
Latest releases
- Swiped2025 / TMDB 6.6
- Happy Gilmore 22025 / TMDB 6.5
- Netflix Tudum 20252025 / TMDB 5.5
- The Last Rodeo2025 / TMDB 7.5
- Abruptio2024 / TMDB 6.2
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F2024 / TMDB 6.6
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Questions about Christopher McDonald
What are some of Christopher McDonald's most famous roles?
Christopher McDonald is well-known for his roles in 'Happy Gilmore', 'The Fright Before Christmas 2', and 'The Last Boy Scout'.
Has Christopher McDonald won any awards?
While he has not won an Academy Award, McDonald has received several nominations and awards for his performances, including a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
What was Christopher McDonald's first film?
Christopher McDonald made his film debut in 'The Heartbreak Kid' in 1972, which marked the beginning of his acting career.
What are Christopher McDonald's most successful films?
Some of his most successful films include 'Happy Gilmore', 'The Fright Before Christmas 2', and 'The Last Boy Scout', all of which have gained significant popularity.
What is known about Christopher McDonald's personal life?
Christopher McDonald is married to LuAnne Ponce and has three children. He keeps his family life relatively private.
What is Christopher McDonald's estimated net worth?
Christopher McDonald's estimated net worth is around $4 million, attributed to his extensive work in film and television.
What are some milestones in Christopher McDonald's filmography?
Notable milestones in McDonald's filmography include his breakout role in 'Happy Gilmore' and his recent performance in 'The Fright Before Christmas 2'.
Has Christopher McDonald worked in television?
Yes, Christopher McDonald has appeared in various television shows, including 'The Good Wife' and 'Boardwalk Empire', showcasing his versatility as an actor.