Christopher McDonald
Birthplace: New York City
Born: 1955-02-15
Occupations recorded in source
actor; character actor; film actor; television actor; voice actor
Biography from Wikipedia
Christopher McDonald (born February 15, 1955) is an American actor. He is best known for his villainous role as professional golfer Shooter McGavin in the 1996 sports comedy Happy Gilmore, a role he reprised in its 2025 sequel. McDonald also acted in films such as Grease 2 (1982), Thelma & Louise (1991), Quiz Show (1994), Leave It to Beaver (1997), Flubber (1997), The Iron Giant (1999), Requiem for a Dream (2000), and The House Bunny (2008).
In 2022 and 2026, 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 (2021–2026). Other notable television credits include a lead role in Family Law (1999–2002) and recurring roles in Boardwalk Empire (2010–2012) and Impeachment: American Crime Story (2021).
Sources & attribution
Wikidata · revision
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Wikipedia · revision 1375917666
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Films in Cinema Hound
Acting
- Jimmy (2026)
- Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) — Shooter McGavin
- The Last Rodeo (2025) — Jimmy Mack
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) — Golfer
- Rosaline (2022) — Lord Capulet
- Land of Dreams (2021) — Blair
- Backtrace (2018) — Agent Franks
- Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017) — Mr. Carter
- Exposed (2016) — Lieutenant Galway
- Texas Rising (2015)
- Zipper (2015) — Peter Kirkland
- Grassroots (2012)
- Not Fade Away (2012) — Jack Dietz
- The Collection (2012) — Mr. Peters
- Adventures of Serial Buddies (2011)
- Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best (2011) — Jack
- Cat Run (2011) — Krebb
- Lemonade Mouth (2011) — Schuldirektor Brenigan
- Refuge (2010) — Jack Phillips
- The Best and the Brightest (2010) — The Player
- Fanboys (2009) — Big Chuck
- Reunion (2009)
- Splinterheads (2009) — Sargeant Bruce Mancuso
- Mad Money (2008) — Bryce Arbogast
- Player 5150 (2008)
- Superhero Movie (2008) — Lou Landers
- The House Bunny (2008) — Dean Simmons
- American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007) — Mr. Stifler
- Awake (2007) — Dr. Larry Lupin
- Kickin It Old Skool (2007) — Marty Schumacher
- My Sexiest Year (2007)
- The Dukes Of Hazzard - The Beginning (2007) — Boss Hogg
- American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) — Mr. Stifler
- Funny Money (2006) — Vic
- Broken Flowers (2005) — Ron
- Rumor Has It (2005) — Roger McManus
- Children on Their Birthdays (2002)
- Speakeasy (2002)
- Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002) — the President of the United States
- Requiem for a Dream (2000) — Tappy Tibbons
Frequent collaborators
Shared films in this catalogue.
- Charlie Sheen · 3 films
- Harvey Keitel · 3 films
- Adam Hicks · 2 films
- Adam Sandler · 2 films
- Antoni Corone · 2 films
- Armand Assante · 2 films
Catalogue credits: Wikidata and Open Media Database. Sources & licences.