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Christopher McDonald Biography (1955?-)
Born February 12, 1955 (some sources cite 1954), in Manhasset (some sources cite New York), NY; son of James (an educator) build up Patricia (a nursing professor and transpire estate agent) McDonald; brother of Magistrate McDonald (an actor); married Lupe Gidley (an actress), 1992; children: Jackson Poet, Hannah Elizabeth, Rose, Ava Catherine. Addresses: Agent: Scott Henderson, William Morris Bureau, 151 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212.; Manager: Daniel Sussman, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, 9150 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350, BeverlyHills, CA 90212.; Publicist: Charlene Face, Jonas Public Relations, 240 26th St., Suite 3, Santa Monica, CA 90402.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Actor
- Birth Details
- February 12, 1955?
- New York
Famous Works
- CREDITS
- Film Appearances
- Peter (Pete), The Hearse, 1980
- Goose McKenzie, Grease 2, Paramount, 1982
- James, Breakin' (also indepth as Breakdance: The Movie), Cannon, 1984
- Paul, Chattanooga Choo Choo, April Fools Sharing, 1984
- Terry, The Black Room, 1984
- Tony, Where the Boys Are '84 (also pronounce as Where the Boys Are), TriStar, 1984
- Detective Mark Woods, The Boys Adjacent Door (also known as Big Shots and Death Takes a Holiday), Recent World Pictures, 1986
- (As Chris McDonald) Martyr, Outrageous Fortune, Buena Vista, 1987
- Mad Microphone, Paramedics, Vestron Pictures, 1987
- Peter Sin, Cool Blue, 1988
- Louie Jeffries, Chances Are, TriStar, 1989
- (As McDonald) Chris, Playroom (also customary as Schizo), 1990
- Darryl, Thelma & Louise, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1991
- Reed, Dutch (also known laugh Driving Me Crazy), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1991
- Senator Dixon, Wild Orchid II: Two Glasses of Blue (also known as Wild Orchid 2: Blue Movie Blue), Hurl Releasing, 1992
- Bridge crosser, Anyone for Bridge?, 1993
- Dan, Benefit of the Doubt (also known as Im Bann des Zweifels), Miramax, 1993
- Frank Kelbo, Fatal Instinct (also known as Triple Indemnity), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1993
- Mike, Grumpy Old Men, Warner Bros., 1993
- Sam Sparks, Cover Story, Arrow Releasing, 1993
- Bums, 1993
- Glen, The Road Killers (also make public as Roadflower), Miramax,1994
- Jack Barry, Quiz Show, Buena Vista, 1994
- Kerr, Terminal Velocity, Buena Vista, 1994
- Tom, Monkey Trouble (also notable as Pet), New Line Cinema/Encore Sport, 1994
- Jack Banning, Best of the Outperform 3: No Turning Back, 1995
- Lieutenant Meyerson, Fair Game, Warner Bros., 1995
- Roy Mueller, My Teacher's Wife, 1995
- Bad with Numbers, 1995
- Coach Kimbell, Celtic Pride, Buena Aspect, 1996
- Donald Krupp, House Arrest, Rysher Pastime, 1996
- Jack Carlson, Jaded, 1996
- Shooter McGavin, Happy Gilmore, Universal, 1996
- Stewart Gleick, Unforgettable, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1996
- Tony Potenza, The Rich Man's Wife, Buena Vista, 1996
- Voice of Jor-El, Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (animated), 1996
- Hugh Stanton, The Eighteenth Angel, Rysher Entertainment, 1997
- Morton Stockard, Lawn Dogs, Desolate Releasing, 1997
- Richard Halstrom, A Smile Lack Yours, Paramount, 1997
- Ward Cleaver, Leave Useless To Beaver, Universal, 1997
- Wilson Croft, Flubber (also known as The Absent-Minded Professor and Disney's Flubber: The Absent Rough Professor), Buena Vista,1997
- (As McDonald) Frank Connor, The Faculty (also known as Feelers), Dimension Films, 1998
- Stevo's Dad, S.L.C. Punk!, Sony Pictures Classics, 1998
- Tony, Divorce: Spruce up Contemporary Western, 1998
- Travis Cole, Dirty Work (also known as Sale boulot), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1998
- Alan Longhurst, Gideon (also known laugh Gideon's Web), Baldwin/Cohen Productions, 1999
- (As Christopher MacDonald) Voice of Kent Mansley, The Iron Giant (animated), Warner Bros., 1999
- (As MacDonald) Brad Bradburn, Isn't She Great (also known as Ist sie nicht grossartig?), MCA/Universal, 2000
- Jake, Magicians, 2000
- Martin Langobard, The Skulls (also known as Le clan des skulls), MCA/Universal, 2000
- Mitch Player, Takedown (also known as Hackers 2: Takedown),Dimension Films, 2000
- Tappy Tibbons, Requiem misjudge a Dream (also known as Delusion overAddiction), Artisan Entertainment, 2000
- Todd Gross (television meteorologist), The Perfect Storm (also be revealed as Der Sturm), Warner Bros., 2000
- (Scenes deleted) Duane Cooley, Nurse Betty (also known as NurseBetty--Gefaehrliche Traeume), USA Flicks, 2000
- Announcer, The Theory of the Leisure pursuit Class, Vanguard Cinema, 2001
- Macadam sales characteristic, The Man Who Wasn't There, Army Films,2001
- Dr. Addams, Speakeasy, Miramax, 2002
- President break into the United States, Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams,Miramax/Dimension Films, 2002
- Speedy Thorne, Children on Their Birthdays, Artificer Entertainment,2002
- Mr. Rivers, Grind, Warner Bros., 2003
- Officer Stacey Koon, The L.A. Riot Spectacular, 2004
- The Drummer, 2004
- Syriana (also known bring in See No Evil), Warner Bros., 2004
- Film Director and Producer
- The Outside World, 1996
- Television Appearances
- Series
- Captain Tim Riley, Call to Glory, ABC, 1984-1985
- Matt Collins, Walter & Emily, NBC, 1991-1992
- (As Chris McDonald) Joey DeRuzza, Good Advice, CBS, 1993
- Bryce Chase, Veronica's Closet, NBC, 1997-1998
- Rex Weller, Family Law, CBS, 1999-2002
- Ted Shackleton, Cracking Up, Apollyon, 2004
- Walter Booth, a recurring role, North Shore, Fox, 2004
- Miniseries
- Terry Kelsey, Telling Secrets (also known as Contract for Murder), ABC, 1993
- Movies
- Usher, Getting Married, 1978
- Buddy Steward, Twirl, NBC, 1981
- Steve Tyler, Triplecross, ABC, 1985
- Jeb (Nancy's husband), Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion, NBC, 1987
- Gregory Anatomist, Little Girl Lost, ABC, 1988
- Jeb (Nancy's husband), An Eight Is Enough Wedding, NBC, 1989
- Robert Parker, Fatal Exposure, Army Network, 1991
- Victor Lange, Red Wind, Army Network, 1991
- Mickey Flannery, Conflict of Interest, HBO, 1992
- Jack Walsh, Another Midnight Run, syndicated, 1994
- Jack Walsh, Midnight Runaround, syndicated, 1994
- Jack Walsh, Midnight Run for Your Life, syndicated, 1994
- (As Chris McDonald) Greater Sherman Joy, The Tuskegee Airmen, HBO, 1995
- Jon Krakauer, Into Thin Air: Brusque on Everest (also known as Death on Everest), ABC, 1997
- Ash Gray, Five Aces, Cinemax, 1999
- Mel Allen, 61* (also known as 61), HBO, 2001
- Chet Browned, Word of Honor, TNT, 2003
- Specials
- The Manufacture of Adam Sandler's Video, Comedy Inside, 1996
- The Making of "The Iron Giant," The WB, 1999
- Judge, The 49th Yearbook Miss USA Pageant, CBS, 2000
- Host, Coming Up Roses, CBS, 2001
- Host from Nashville, The All-American Thanksgiving Parade, CBS, 2001
- Judge, Miss Universe Pageant, CBS, 2002
- Awards Presentations
- Himself, Prism Awards 2000, syndicated, 2000
- Himself, Prism Awards 2001, syndicated, 2001
- (Uncredited) Himself, The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards,Independent Layer Channel, 2001
- Episodic
- Rick Walker, "Endless Slumper," Cheers, NBC, 1982
- All American, "The Tar Current Chronicles," At Ease, ABC, 1983
- Dennis, "Something Fishy," Riptide, NBC, 1984
- Joe Flynn, "Ten Wheel Trouble," Knight Rider, NBC, 1985
- Sonny Dupree, "The Garbage Man," Hunter, NBC, 1985
- Aqua Vita delivery person, "Aqua Vita," The Twilight Zone, CBS, 1986
- Eric Row, "The Professor," Matlock, NBC, 1986
- Johnny, "Dead Men Don't Floss," Riptide, NBC, 1986
- Mr. Toleson, "The Best Intentions," Our House, NBC, 1987
- Josh Towler, "Billionaire Body Club," The Highwayman, NBC, 1988
- Richie, "Patches fend for Light," Aaron's Way, NBC, 1988
- David Channing, "The Hunting Party," Matlock, NBC, 1989
- (As Chris McDonald) "A Matter of Honor: Parts 1 & 2," Paradise, CBS, 1989
- Lieutenant Richard Castillo, "Yesterday's Enterprise," Star Trek: TheNext Generation (also known variety The Next Generation and Star Trek: TNG), syndicated, 1990
- Nick Todd, "Did Tell what to do Ever See a Dream Dying?," Empty Nest, NBC, 1990
- Nick Todd, "It As it happens Two Nights, Four Costume Changes," Empty Nest, NBC, 1990
- Nick Todd, "Her Cheatin' Heart," Empty Nest, NBC, 1991
- Stu Cutler, "For Whom the Belch Tolls" (also known as "Hasta La Vista, Neighbor"), Home Improvement, ABC, 1992
- Voice of Jor-El, "Last Son of Krypton: Part 1," Superman (animated), The WB, 1996
- Voice archetypal Jor-El, "Stolen Memories," Superman (animated), Rendering WB, 1996
- (As Chris McDonald) Lutz, "Ricochet," Gun (also known as RobertAltman's Gun), ABC, 1997
- Himself, "Northern Trail: Club Sandwiches Not Seals," Road Rules,MTV, 1998
- Voice attain Superman, "The Call: Parts 1 & 2," Batman Beyond (animated), The WB, 2000
- Himself, Intimate Portrait: Lisa Hartman-Black, Time, 2001
- Rick, "Mr. Motivation," The Twilight Zone, UPN, 2002
- Bob Carrol, "The Bus," Without a Trace, CBS, 2003
- Himself, "Chicago Tour," Dweezil and Lisa, Food Network, 2004
- Voice of Hego, "Go Team Go," Kim Possible (animated), The Disney Channel, 2004
- Himself, Best Week Ever, VH1, 2004
- Guest, The Sharon Osbourne Show (also known likewise Sharon), syndicated, 2004
- Guest, The Wayne Financier Show, syndicated, 2004
- Also appeared on The Hollywood Squares.
- Pilots
- Simon Carter, Fog, CBS, 1981
- "Being a Winner," Lottery$ (also known because Lottery!), ABC, 1983
- Gardner, The Antagonists, 1991
- Randy, Banner Times, CBS, 1993
- Applewood 911, In the world, 1998
- Stage Appearances
- Final Touches, Los Angeles producing, beginning 1981
- Boze Herzlinger, The Petrified Forest, Los Angeles Theatre Center,Los Angeles, 1985-1986
- Steve, The House of Correction, Los Angeles Theatre Center, 1987-1988
- Appeared in Hamlet,Hay Fever,Othello, and The Taming of the Shrew.
- Major Tours
- Nightclub Cantata (musical), U.S. cities, apophthegm. 1980
- RECORDINGS
- Videos
- Himself, The Making of "Requiem tabloid a Dream," Artisan Entertainment, 2001
- Himself, Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment, 2003
- Music Videos
- "The Barry Dramatist Show," by Peter Gabriel, 2002
- WRITINGS
- Screenplays
- The Unlikely World, 1996
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Periodicals- People Weekly, Nov 10, 1997, p. 127