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Christopher McDonald, has acted in 85 films and numerous television and theater productions. He was born in New York City, one of seven children. He actually grew up in Romulus, a small town in upstate New York, where his father was the high school principal and musical director. He first attended undergraduate school at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideActor (166 titles)
2013 Dirt Cheap (pre-production)
Jerry Hampton
 
2012-2013 Happy Endings (TV series)
Mr. Kerkovich
 
2013 Body of Proof (TV series)
Gerry Roberts
Disappearing Act (2013) … Gerry Roberts
 
2013 Being American
Mark
 
2010-2012 Boardwalk Empire (TV series)
Harry Daugherty
Resolution (2012) … Harry Daugherty
 
2012 Not Fade Away
Jack Dietz
 
2011-2012 CollegeHumor Originals (TV series short)
Tim / Tim Cook
Apple Coasting Keynote (2012) … Tim
 
2011-2012 Harry's Law (TV series)
Tommy Jefferson
Class War (2012) … Tommy Jefferson
 
2010-2012 Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (TV series)
Captain Nemesis / Carl Nesmith
Catch a Falling Star (2012) … Carl Nesmith
Hero Time (2010) … Captain Nemesis (voice)
 
2011 Adventures of Serial Buddies
Father Christopher
 
2006-2011 Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV series)
Declan Pace / Evan Korman
Icarus (2011) … Evan Korman
Dollhouse (2006) … Declan Pace
 
2011 Lemonade Mouth (TV movie)
Principal Brenigan
 
2010 Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction (Video Game)
Captain Nemesis (voice) (as Christopher MacDonald)
 
2009-2010 SGU Stargate Universe (TV series)
Alan Armstrong
Pain (2010) … Alan Armstrong
Air: Part 1 (2009) … Alan Armstrong
Air: Part 2 (2009) … Alan Armstrong
 
2010 Barry Munday
Dr. Preston Edwards
 
2010/IV Refuge
Jack Phillips
 
2010 Black Widow
Steve
 
2009 Numb3rs (TV series)
Frank Thompson
Ultimatum (2009) … Frank Thompson
 
2009/II Reunion
Eamon
 
2009 Fanboys
Big Chuck (as Chris McDonald)
 
2009 Law & Order (TV series)
John Jay McIntyre
Illegitimate (2009) … John Jay McIntyre
 
2009 Spooner
Dennis Spooner
 
2008 An American Carol
Lab Supervisor
 
2008 My Boys (TV series)
George Newman
Jack and Bobby (2008) … George Newman
 
2008 Psych (TV series)
Paul Haversham
Ghosts (2008) … Paul Haversham
 
2008 Player 5150
Tony Moffit
 
2008 Summerhood
Assistant Director
 
2008 Mad Money
Bryce Arbogast (as Chris McDonald)
 
2007 Awake
Dr. Larry Lupin
 
2007 My Sexiest Year
Adult Jake
 
2007 The Bronx Is Burning (TV series)
Joe DiMaggio
Caught! (2007) … Joe DiMaggio
Past Combatants (2007) … Joe DiMaggio
 
2004-2007 Kim Possible (TV series)
Hego
Mathter and Fervent (2007) … Hego (voice)
Stop Team Go! (2007) … Hego (voice)
Go Team Go (2004) … Hego (voice)
 
2007 The Sopranos (TV series)
Eddie Dunne
Stage 5 (2007) … Eddie Dunne
 
2007 Medium (TV series)
Gregory King
1-900-Lucky (2007) … Gregory King
 
2006 Las Vegas (TV series)
Kidnapper / Kidnapper Chips
Delinda's Box: Part 1 (2006) … Kidnapper Chips
Delinda's Box: Part 2 (2006) … Kidnapper
 
2004-2006 Cracking Up (TV series)
Ted Shackleton
The Fixer (2006) … Ted Shackleton (as Chris McDonald)
Daddy's Home (2004) … Ted Shackleton
Prom Night (2004) … Ted Shackleton (as Chris McDonald)
Grudge Match (2004) … Ted Shackleton
 
2006 Funny Money
Vic
 
2006 Twins (TV series)
Terry
Blast from the Past (2006) … Terry
 
2006 You've Reached the Elliotts (TV movie)
Phil
 
2005 Rumor Has It...
Roger McManus
 
2005 Fat Actress (TV series)
Jimmy - Kirstie's Brother
Crack for Good (2005) … Jimmy - Kirstie's Brother
 
2005 New Car Smell (TV movie)
Mac
 
2004 Peter Gabriel: Play (video)
Barry Williams (segment "The Barry Williams Show")
 
2004 North Shore (TV series)
Walter Booth
Bellport (2004) … Walter Booth
Alexandra (2004) … Walter Booth
Vice (2004) … Walter Booth
Ties That Bind (2004) … Walter Booth
Burned (2004) … Walter Booth
 
2004 Justice League (TV series)
Jor-El
For the Man Who Has Everything (2004) … Jor-El (voice)
 
2003 Without a Trace (TV series)
Bob Carroll
The Bus (2003) … Bob Carroll
 
2003 Grind
Mr. Rivers
 
2002 The Twilight Zone (TV series)
Rick
Mr. Motivation (2002) … Rick
 
2002 Children on Their Birthdays
Speedy Thorne
 
1999-2002 Family Law (TV series)
Rex Weller
Ties That Bind (2002) … Rex Weller
Admissions (2002) … Rex Weller
Once Removed (2002) … Rex Weller
Big Brother (2002) … Rex Weller
 
2002 Speakeasy
Dr. Addams
 
2001 The Man Who Wasn't There
Macadam Salesman
 
2001 61* (TV movie)
Mel Allen
 
2001 The Theory of the Leisure Class
Buddy Barnett (as Chris McDonald)
 
2000 Batman Beyond (TV series)
Clark Kent / Superman
The Call: Part 2 (2000) … Clark Kent (voice) / Superman (voice)
The Call: Part 1 (2000) … Clark Kent (voice) / Superman (voice)
 
2000 Nurse Betty
Duane Cooley (scenes deleted)
 
2000 The Skulls
Martin Lombard
 
2000 Takedown
Mitch Gibson
 
2000 Isn't She Great
Brad Bradburn (as Christopher MacDonald)
 
2000 Magicians
Jake
 
1999 Gideon
Alan Longhurst
 
1999 My Teacher's Wife
Roy Mueller
 
1999 The Iron Giant
Kent Mansley (voice)
 
1999 Five Aces
Ash Gray
 
1998 SLC Punk!
Stevo's Dad
 
1998 Jaded
Jack Carlson
 
1998 The Eighteenth Angel
Hugh Stanton
 
1997 Lawn Dogs
Morton Stockard
 
1997 Flubber
Wilson Croft
 
1997 Into Thin Air: Death on Everest (TV movie)
Jon Krakauer
 
1997 A Smile Like Yours
Richard Halstrom
 
1997 Gun (TV series)
Lutz
Ricochet (1997) … Lutz (as Chris McDonald)
 
1996 Superman (TV series)
Jor-El
Stolen Memories (1996) … Jor-El (voice)
The Last Son of Krypton: Part I (1996) … Jor-El (voice)
The Last Son of Krypton: Part II (1996) … Jor-El (voice)
The Last Son of Krypton: Part III (1996) … Jor-El (voice) (credit only)
 
1996 Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (TV movie)
Jor-El (voice)
 
1996 House Arrest
Donald Krupp
 
1996 Celtic Pride
Coach Kimball
 
1996 Unforgettable
Stewart Gleick
 
1996 The Making of 'Happy Gilmore' (short)
Shooter McGavin
 
1995 Fair Game
Lieutenant Meyerson
 
1995 The Tuskegee Airmen (TV movie)
Major Joy (as Chris McDonald)
 
1995 Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back
Sheriff Jack Banning
 
1994 Terminal Velocity
Kerr
 
1994 The Road Killers
Glen
 
1994 Midnight Runaround (TV movie)
Jack Walsh
 
1994 Monkey Trouble
Tom
 
1994 Another Midnight Run (TV movie)
Jack Walsh
 
1993 Grumpy Old Men
Mike
 
1993 Banner Times (TV movie)
Randy
 
1993 Good Advice (TV series)
Joey
Pilot (1993) … Joey
 
1993 Benefit of the Doubt
Dan
 
1993 Conflict of Interest
Mickey Flannery
 
1993 Telling Secrets (TV movie)
Terry Kelsey
 
1993 Cover Story
Sam Sparks
 
1993 Anyone for Bridge? (short)
Bridge Crosser
 
1993 Bums
Sgt. Andrew Holloman
 
1991-1992 Walter & Emily (TV series)
Matt Collins
Sis (1992) … Matt Collins
Date Night (1992) … Matt Collins
Labor Pains (1992) … Matt Collins
Remember Me? (1992) … Matt Collins
 
1992 Home Improvement (TV series)
Stu Cutler
For Whom the Belch Tolls (1992) … Stu Cutler
 
1991 Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue
Senator Dixon
 
1990-1991 Empty Nest (TV series)
Nick Todd
Her Cheatin' Heart (1991) … Nick Todd
 
1991 Dutch
Reed Standish
 
1991 Red Wind (TV movie)
Victor Lange
 
1991 Fatal Exposure (TV movie)
Robert Parker
 
1990 Playroom
Chris
 
1990 Cool Blue (video)
Peter Sin
 
1990 Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV series)
Lt. Richard Castillo
 
1989 An Eight Is Enough Wedding (TV movie)
Jeb
 
1986-1989 Matlock (TV series)
David Channing / Eric Lane
The Hunting Party: Part 1 (1989) … David Channing
The Hunting Party: Part 2 (1989) … David Channing
The Professor (1986) … Eric Lane
 
1989 Guns of Paradise (TV series)
Dexter
Honor Bound (1989) … Dexter
A Matter of Honor (1989) … Dexter
 
1989 Chances Are
Louie Jeffries
 
1988 Little Girl Lost (TV movie)
Wolff
 
1987 Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion (TV movie)
Jeb, Nancy's Husband
 
1987 Outrageous Fortune
George (as Chris McDonald)
 
1987 Our House (TV series)
Mr. Tollfeson
The Best Intentions (1987) … Mr. Tollfeson
 
1986 The Twilight Zone (TV series)
Delivery Man (segment "Aqua Vita")
What Are Friends For?/Aqua Vita (1986) … Delivery Man (segment "Aqua Vita")
 
1984-1986 Riptide (TV series)
Dennis / Johnny
Dead Men Don't Floss (1986) … Johnny
Something Fishy (1984) … Dennis
 
1986 Triplecross (TV movie)
Steve Tyler
 
1985 It's a Living (TV series)
Alexi
From Russia with Love (1985) … Alexi
 
1985 The Boys Next Door
Detective Mark Woods
 
1985 Knight Rider (TV series)
Joe Flynn
Ten Wheel Trouble (1985) … Joe Flynn
 
1985 Hunter (TV series)
Sonny Dupree
The Garbage Man (1985) … Sonny Dupree
 
1984 Chattanooga Choo Choo
Paul
 
1984 Breakin'
James
 
1984 Where the Boys Are '84
Tony
 
1983 Lottery! (TV series)
Being a Winner (1983)
 
1983 At Ease (TV series)
All American
The Tar Creek Chronicles (1983) … All American
 
1983 The Black Room
Terry
 
1982 Cheers (TV series)
Rick Walker
Endless Slumper (1982) … Rick Walker
 
1981 Twirl (TV movie)
Buddy Butler
 
1980 The Hearse
Pete
 
1978 Getting Married (TV movie)
Usher
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1982 Grease 2 (performer: "WHO'S THAT GUY?", "SCORE TONIGHT")
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
Show ShowSelf (37 titles)
2013 Fatherhood 101 (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2012 The WIN Awards 2012 (TV movie)
Himself
 
2012 Marie (TV series documentary)
Himself
Christopher McDonald (2012) … Himself
 
2012 CollegeHumor Originals (TV series short)
Himself
Batman Vs. Scarecrow (2012) … Himself
 
2012 Celebrity Ghost Stories (TV series)
Himself
 
2011 Santa Election 2012 (short)
Himself
 
2011 Rocco's Dinner Party (TV series)
Himself
Bangers 'n' Cash (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Love Cures Cancer: Take a Chance on Love II (documentary)
Himself - guest
 
2008-2011 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 30 March 2011 (2011) … Himself
Episode dated 27 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2009 Straight from the Horses Mouth (video)
Himself
 
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 24 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
Episode dated 20 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Greatest Ever Disaster Movies (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 11th Annual Prism Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 Greatest Ever Comedy Movies (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005 74th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (TV special)
Himself
 
2005 'Reservoir Dogs' Revisited (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 The Sharon Osbourne Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 22 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The Wayne Brady Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 15 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 Pyramid (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 22 July 2003 (2003) … Himself
Episode dated 9 June 2003 (2003) … Himself
Episode dated 3 January 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2002 Thelma & Louise: The Last Journey (video documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Miss Universe Pageant (TV special)
Himself - Judge
 
2000-2002 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 26 April 2002 (2002) … Himself
Episode dated 25 April 2002 (2002) … Himself
Episode dated 24 April 2002 (2002) … Himself
Episode dated 23 April 2002 (2002) … Himself
Episode dated 22 April 2002 (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Total Access 24/7 (TV series)
Himself
Spy Kids 2 (2002) … Himself
 
2001-2002 CBS Cares (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 1 January 2002 (2002) … Himself
Episode dated 1 January 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
2002 Bravo Profiles (TV series documentary)
Geena Davis (2002)
 
2001 5th Annual Prism Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2001 The Making of 'Requiem for a Dream' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2001 The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV special)
Himself (uncredited)
 
2001 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
Lisa Hartman-Black (2001) … Himself
 
2001 Coming Up Roses (TV movie)
Himself
 
2001 The 27th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2000 The Making of 'The Iron Giant' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
1998 The 24th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite New Television Comedy Series
 
1997 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
Christopher McDonald (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Wild On... (TV series)
Himself
Wild on the Bermuda Triangle (1997) … Himself (as Chris MacDonald)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
 
1989 Matlock (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appeared in Peter Gabriel's "The Barry Williams Show" music video (2002). See more »

Publicity Listings:

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Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Christopher MacDonald | Chris MacDonald | Chris McDonald

Height:

6' 3" (1.91 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

(2011, on Thelma And Louise) That's what started the whole bad-guy thing. Darryl was, yeah, he was a pretty bad guy. But, I mean, I know a lot of guys like that. You see governors and other politicians who are, like, "Yeah, we're a happy family, everything's great... and this is my call girl, and this is me getting caught with my call girl!" That kind of stuff... See more »

Trivia:

Enjoys skiing and fishing. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius