Christopher McDonald

Renowned character actor Christopher McDonald can currently be seen reprising his iconic role of ‘Shooter McGavin’ opposite Adam Sandler in Netflix’s highly anticipated Happy Gilmore 2. He can also be seen recurring opposite Jean Smart on the critically acclaimed HBO Max show Hacks. Chris plays ‘Marty’, a role which earned him an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Currently, he is filming the show’s fifth season. He can also recently be seen in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Ryan Murphy’s The Watcher, and Rosaline for 20th Century Studios/Hulu. Additionally, he starred in the limited series The Gray House for Paramount Global and producers Kevin Costner & Morgan Freeman.

Born in New York City, McDonald is one of seven children. He grew up in Romulus, New York, where his father was a high school principal and musical director. Originally a pre-med major at Hobart College, McDonald decided to start pursuing an acting career in his senior year. He then went on to study at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the Stella Adler Acting Conservatory in New York, becoming a classically trained actor along the way.

McDonald first caught Hollywood’s attention when he appeared in Grease 2 as ‘Goose McKenzie’. Beloved for his comedic roles such as ‘Shooter McGavin’ in Happy Gilmore, McDonald has also received critical acclaim for his memorable performances in classic films such as Thelma and Louise, Quiz Show, The Iron Giant, Requiem for a Dream, and Broken Flowers, among others.

He has also enjoyed an illustrious career in television, with notable TV credits including Cheers, The Twilight Zone, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Las Vegas, The Sopranos, Psych, Stargate Universe, Harry’s Law, Boardwalk Empire, Happy Endings, The League, The Good Wife, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ballers, Search Party, and American Crime Story: Impeachment. His voice work includes recurring roles on The WB’s Batman Beyond and the Disney Channel’s Kim Possible.