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Christopher McDonald
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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.
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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.
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Law & Order
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
The Good Wife
Without a Trace
Celebrity Family Feud
American Crime Story
Medium
Hunter
Regular Show
Happy Endings
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Knight Rider
Cheers
Boardwalk Empire
Ballers
The Sopranos
The League
Home Improvement
Matlock
Batman Beyond
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Gone
Beware the Batman
Great News
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Psych
Superman: The Animated Series
The Twilight Zone
Search Party
Fat Actress
Veronica's Closet
Stargate Universe
Justice League Unlimited
Aaron's Way
The Twilight Zone
Captain Fall
Mr. Iglesias
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Getting Married
We Can Be Heroes
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
The Perfect Storm
Grind
Isn't She Great
Secret Invasion
Lemonade Mouth
The Watcher
The Faculty
Mad Money
Grumpy Old Men
Grease 2
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning
Hacks
Broken Flowers
Quiz Show
Believe Me
A Smile Like Yours
The House Bunny
House Arrest
The Tuskegee Airmen
Costume Quest
Awake
Thelma & Louise
Monkey Trouble
Requiem for a Dream
Celtic Pride
Good Advice
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton
Harry's Law
Dirty Work
Cat Run
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
Into Thin Air: Death on Everest
Terminal Velocity
Happy Gilmore 2
American Pie Presents: Beta House
Walter & Emily
Superhero Movie
Flubber
Happy Gilmore
Family Law
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