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He has lent his vocals, most notably, to artists like Steely Dan ("Peg", "Black Friday", "Bad Sneakers" & "Rose Darling", to name a few), Toto ("I'll Be Over You") & Christopher Cross ("Ride Like The Wind"). He has teamed up with Kenny Loggins to write other hits like "Heart To Heart", "This Is It", "I Gotta Try" & "No Lookin' Back". See more trivia »
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Filmography

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2011-2012 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Episode #21.37 (2012) (writer: "Takin' It to the Street" - uncredited)
Episode #20.160 (2012) (writer: "Takin' It to the Streets" - uncredited)
Episode #20.133 (2012) (writer: "Takin' It to the Streets" - uncredited)
Episode #20.55 (2011) (writer: "Takin' It to the Streets" - uncredited)
Episode #20.28 (2011) (writer: "Takin' It to the Streets" - uncredited)
 
2009-2010 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Episode #1.283 (2010) (writer: "Takin' It to the Streets" - uncredited)
Episode #1.125 (2009) (performer: "Ride Like the Wind")
 
2010 The 5 O'Clock Show (TV series)
Episode #1.16 (2010) (performer: "Sweet Freedom", "Yah Mo Be There")
 
2009 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Episode #8.64 (2009) (performer: "White Christmas")
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Episode #1.118 (2009) (performer: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas")
 
2009 30 Rock (TV series)
Kidney Now! (2009) (performer: "He Needs a Kidney")
 
2009 Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W Bush (TV movie) (performer: "I Keep Forgetting")
 
2007 Why Did I Get Married? (writer: "You Belong to Me")
 
2005 Carly Simon: A Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary 2 (video) (writer: "You Belong to Me")
 
2005 The 40 Year Old Virgin (writer: "Minute by Minute" 1978, "Takin' It to the Streets" 1976 / performer: "Minute by Minute" 1978, "Takin' It to the Streets" 1976, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" 1966, "Take Me in Your Arms Rock Me a Little While")
 
2005 The Amateurs (writer: "Obsession Blues" / performer: "Obsession Blues")
 
2005 King and Queen of Hearts (video documentary) (writer: "Heart To Heart")
 
2004 Little Black Book (writer: "You Belong to Me")
 
2003 Celebridade (TV series)
Episode dated 13 October 2003 (2003) (performer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" - uncredited)
 
2001 Prancer Returns (video) (performer: "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS" / producer: "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS")
 
2000 What Planet Are You From? (writer: "The Meaning of Love" / performer: "The Meaning of Love")
 
1999 South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (performer: "Eyes of a Child")
 
1998 The Roseanne Show (TV series)
Episode #1.25 (1998) (performer: "Right to the End")
 
1998 For Your Love (TV series)
 
1996 Twister (lyrics: "Moments Like This")
 
1993-1996 Mystery Science Theater 3000 (TV series)
Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (1996) (writer: "Takin' It to the Streets")
The Painted Hills (1993) (writer: "What a Fool Believes")
 
1995 Leaving Las Vegas (performer: "Lonely Teardrops")
 
1994 Forrest Gump ("It Keeps You Runnin'" 1975)
 
1994 Above the Rim ("Regulate")
 
1993 Melrose Place (TV series)
Carpe Diem (1993) (performer: "Time To Be Lovers")
Three's a Crowd (1993) (performer: "Time To Be Lovers")
 
1991 Frankie and Johnny (writer: "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES")
 
1991 Thelma & Louise (writer: "No Lookin' Back" / performer: "No Lookin' Back")
 
1987 No Way Out (music: "NO WAY OUT" / lyrics: "NO WAY OUT")
 
1986 Running Scared (performer: "Sweet Freedom")
 
1986 Wildcats (writer: "Don't Wanna Be Normal")
 
1984 Grandview, U.S.A. (producer: "This Time")
 
1984 Crackers (music: "We Got More Than We Need" / lyrics: "We Got More Than We Need")
 
1983 Twice Upon a Time (writer: "Twice Upon A Time", "Life Is But A Dream")
 
1982 Personal Best (writer: "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES")
 
1980 Inside Moves (music: "Outside" / lyrics: "Outside" / performer: "Outside")
 
1980 Coast to Coast (writer: "Send Me Somebody to Love" / performer: "Send Me Somebody to Love")
 
1979 Amo non amo (performer: "I've Got My Mind Made Up" US version)
 
1978 What's Happening!! (TV series)
Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 2 (1978) (writer: "Takin' it to the Streets")
 
Show ShowActor (2 titles)
2009 30 Rock (TV series)
Michael McDonald - He Needs a Kidney Performed by
Kidney Now! (2009) … Michael McDonald - He Needs a Kidney Performed by
 
2004 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Episode #12.31 (2004)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2005 The 40 Year Old Virgin (the filmmakers wish to thank: you rock!)
 
Show ShowSelf (64 titles)
???? Johnnie Be Good (in production)
Himself
 
2009-2013 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself - Musical Guest / Himself
Episode #1.894 (2013) … Himself
Episode #1.171 (2009) … Himself - Musical Guest
Episode #1.125 (2009) … Himself - Musical Guest
 
2012 The Doobie Brothers: Let the Music Play (video documentary)
Himself
 
2011 The Cleveland Show (TV series)
Himself
Skip Day (2011) … Himself (voice)
 
2011 Philly's 4th of July Jam (TV movie)
Himself
 
2011 Kokua for Japan (TV movie)
Himself
 
2010 The 5 O'Clock Show (TV series)
Himself - Performer
Episode #1.16 (2010) … Himself - Performer
 
2010 American Idol (TV series)
Performer
Finale: Winner Revealed (2010) … Performer
 
2005-2009 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Musical Guest
Episode #8.64 (2009) … Himself - Musical Guest
Episode #3.242 (2005) … Himself
 
2005-2009 Soundstage (TV series documentary)
Himself
Michael McDonald: This Christmas (2009) … Himself
Michael McDonald Motown (2005) … Himself
 
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself - Musical Guest
Episode #1.118 (2009) … Himself - Musical Guest
 
2008 The Girls Next Door (TV series)
Himself - Singer-Songwriter
Kentucky Fried (2008) … Himself - Singer-Songwriter
 
2008 Loose Women (TV series)
Himself - Performer
Episode #12.142 (2008) … Himself - Performer
 
2004-2008 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 March 2008 (2008) … Himself
Episode dated 16 December 2005 (2005) … Himself
Episode dated 12 April 2005 (2005) … Himself
Episode dated 27 October 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2008 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself - Musical Guest
Episode #15.73 (2008) … Himself - Musical Guest
 
2008 Daytona 500: The Great American Race Sprint Pre-Race Show (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
2007 Headline Country (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 10 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 Thank You Billy Graham (video short)
Himself
 
1993-2005 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Musical Guest
Episode #13.218 (2005) … Himself - Musical Guest
Episode #2.229 (1993) … Himself
Episode #2.133 (1993) … Himself
 
2005 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 8 March 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 GMTV (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 1 February 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Music Cares Person of the Year: Brian Wilson (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
2004 The Tony Danza Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.71 (2004) … Himself
Episode #1.44 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The 32nd Annual American Music Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 2004 Radio Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 Austin City Limits (TV series documentary)
Himself
Michael McDonald/Joss Stone (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Songwriters Hall of Fame (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 Evening at Pops (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2004 CMT 100 Greatest Love Songs of Country Music (TV special)
Himself - Performer
 
2004 The Sharon Osbourne Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 8 March 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The 46th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2003 The Nick at Nite Holiday Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 The Wayne Brady Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #2.41 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Soul Comes Home (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 Barend en Van Dorp (TV series)
Himself - Musician
Episode dated 15 May 2003 (2003) … Himself - Musician
 
2003 Top of the Pops 2 (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 14 May 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2001 Later with Jools Holland (TV series)
Himself
Episode #18.2 (2001) … Himself
 
1999 Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja (video documentary)
Himself
 
1998 The Roseanne Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.25 (1998) … Himself
 
1994 Kenny Loggins: Outside from the Redwoods (TV documentary)
Himself - vocals
 
1993 Vicki! (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 5 October 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 ABC in Concert (TV series documentary)
Himself
Episode dated 10 September 1993 (1993) … Himself
 
1991 Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1990 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 27 March 1990 (1990) … Himself
 
1987 Top of the Pops (TV series)
Himself
A Very Special Christmas (1987) … Himself
 
1987 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 22 December 1987 (1987) … Himself
 
1987 The 29th Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1986 Solid Gold (TV series)
Himself
Episode #7.6 (1986) … Himself
 
1986 Top of the Pops (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 18 September 1986 (1986) … Himself
 
1986 The Young and the Restless (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.3421 (1986) … Himself
 
1983 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Musical Guest
Susan Saint James/Michael McDonald (1983) … Himself - Musical Guest
 
1982 Soul Train (TV series documentary)
Guest
Michael McDonald/Janet Jackson (1982) … Guest
 
1982 Doobie Brothers: Live at the Greek Theatre (TV special)
The Doobie Brothers
 
1982 Rock 'n' Roll: The First 25 Years (TV series documentary)
Himself - Host
 
1982 Night of 100 Stars (TV special)
Himself
 
1981 The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1981 The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll (TV series documentary)
Himself - Host
 
1980 No Nukes (documentary)
Himself (as The Doobie Brothers)
 
1980 The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1978 What's Happening!! (TV series)
Himself
Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 2 (1978) … Himself (as The Doobie Brothers)
Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 1 (1978) … Himself (as The Doobie Brothers)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

CD: "Michael McDonald: The Ultimate Collection", 2006. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Article  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

The Doobie Brothers

Height:

5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

He has lent his vocals, most notably, to artists like Steely Dan ("Peg", "Black Friday", "Bad Sneakers" & "Rose Darling", to name a few), Toto ("I'll Be Over You") & Christopher Cross ("Ride Like The Wind"). He has teamed up with Kenny Loggins to write other hits like "Heart To Heart", "This Is It", "I Gotta Try" & "No Lookin' Back". See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius