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Michael McDonald(I)

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  • Composer
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Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald was born on 12 February 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005), No Way Out (1987) and Twister (1996). He has been married to Amy Holland since 21 May 1983. They have two children.
BornFebruary 12, 1952
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BornFebruary 12, 1952
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  • Awards
    • 4 wins & 10 nominations

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Jeffrey Baxter, Fred Berry, Michael McDonald, Haywood Nelson, Ernest Thomas, The Doobie Brothers, Keith Knudsen, Patrick Simmons, Tiran Porter, and John Hartman in What's Happening!! (1976)
Jeffrey Baxter, Fred Berry, Michael McDonald, Haywood Nelson, Danielle Spencer, Ernest Thomas, The Doobie Brothers, Keith Knudsen, Patrick Simmons, Tiran Porter, and John Hartman in What's Happening!! (1976)
Michael McDonald and Michael Lynche in American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (2002)
Walter Becker, Donald Fagen, Denny Dias, Michael McDonald, and Steely Dan
Chris Botti, Katie Couric, Michael McDonald, and James Taylor
Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, The Doobie Brothers, John McFee, Patrick Simmons, Tiran Porter, and Willie Weeks in Doobie Brothers: Live at the Greek Theatre (1982)

Known for:

Steve Carell in The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
The 40 Year Old Virgin
7.1
  • Soundtrack("Minute by Minute", "Takin' It to the Streets", "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "Take Me in Your Arms (Rock Me a Little While)", "Minute by Minute", "Takin' It to the Streets")
  • 2005
Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Sean Young in No Way Out (1987)
No Way Out
7.1
  • Soundtrack("No Way Out")
  • 1987
Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton in Twister (1996)
Twister
6.5
  • Soundtrack("Moments Like This")
  • 1996
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (1994)
Forrest Gump
8.8
  • Soundtrack("It Keeps You Runnin'")
  • 1994

Credits

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Actor

  • Sanborn Sessions (2019)
    Sanborn Sessions
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2019
  • Conan O'Brien in Conan (2010)
    Conan
    • Michael McDonald
    • TV Series
    • 2018
  • Thundercat: Show You the Way (2017)
    Thundercat: Show You the Way
    • Michael McDonald
    • Music Video
    • 2017
  • Fred Armisen and Bill Hader in Documentary Now! (2015)
    Documentary Now!
    • Michael McDonald
    • TV Series
    • 2015
  • Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, and Jack McBrayer in 30 Rock (2006)
    30 Rock
    • Michael McDonald - He Needs a Kidney Performed by
    • TV Series
    • 2009
  • Thank You Billy Graham (2006)
    Thank You Billy Graham
    • Michael McDonald
    • Video
    • 2006
  • Eric Benét, Michael McDonald & Wynonna Judd: Heart of America
    • Michael McDonald
    • Music Video
    • 2005
  • Jay Leno in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
    • TV Series
    • 2004
  • Safri Duo Feat. Michael McDonald: Sweet Freedom
    • Michael McDonald (singing voice)
    • Music Video
    • 2002
  • Various Artists: One Heart at a Time
    • Michael McDonald
    • Music Video
    • 1998
  • Aretha Franklin Feat. Michael McDonald: Ever Changing Times (1992)
    Aretha Franklin Feat. Michael McDonald: Ever Changing Times
    • Michael McDonald
    • Music Video
    • 1992
  • Michael McDonald: Take It to Heart (1990)
    Michael McDonald: Take It to Heart
    • Michael McDonald
    • Music Video
    • 1990
  • Artists United for Nature: Yes We Can (1989)
    Artists United for Nature: Yes We Can
    • Michael McDonald
    • Music Video
    • 1989
  • Michael McDonald: Our Love
    • Michael McDonald
    • Music Video
    • 1986
  • Toto: I'll Be Over You (1986)
    Toto: I'll Be Over You
    • Michael McDonald
    • Music Video
    • 1986

Composer

  • Claude McKnight and Maggie Gould in I Can Let Go Now (2022)
    I Can Let Go Now
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2022
  • Electric Six: Ya Mo B There
    • Composer (uncredited)
    • Music Video
    • 2021
  • Michael McDonald: Take It to Heart (1990)
    Michael McDonald: Take It to Heart
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1990
  • Michael McDonald: Our Love
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1986
  • Michael McDonald: Lost in the Parade
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1985
  • Michael McDonald: No Lookin' Back (1985)
    Michael McDonald: No Lookin' Back
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1985
  • James Ingram & Michael McDonald: Yah Mo B There (1984)
    James Ingram & Michael McDonald: Yah Mo B There
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1984
  • Michael McDonald: I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) (1982)
    Michael McDonald: I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1982
  • Kenny Loggins: Heart to Heart
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1982

Music Department

  • Kenny Loggins: Heart to Heart
    • backing vocals
    • written by
    • Music Video
    • 1982

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative name
    • The Doobie Brothers
  • Height
    • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
  • Born
    • February 12, 1952
    • St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Spouse
    • Amy HollandMay 21, 1983 - present (2 children)
  • Other works
    TV commercial: MCI long-distance telephone service
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    As the new member of The Doobie Brothers, he was responsible for the change in their style, changing from Tom Johnston's bluesy, funky rock into more of a jazzy R&B sound.
  • Trademark
    Distinctively husky but soulful baritone
  • Nickname
    • Doobie McDonald

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