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Christopher McDonaldAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 15.02.1955
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Christopher McDonald
Christopher McDonald, an American actor known for his arrogant, pompous, and often negative characters, was born on February 15, 1955, in New York. He gained fame for his roles such as Shooter McGavin in "Happy Gilmore" (1996) and Tappy Tibbons in "Requiem for a Dream" (2000).
Early Life and Education
Christopher McDonald was born to Patricia and James McDonald. His mother worked as a nursing instructor and real estate agent, while his father was a teacher. He grew up in Romulus, a suburb of New York, and graduated from Hobart College, where he was an active member of the "Kappa Alpha" fraternity.
Acting Career
Christopher McDonald has appeared in numerous television and film roles, many of which were supporting characters. He has been recognized for his performances in movies such as "Thelma and Louise" (1991), "Grumpy Old Men" (1993), "Quiz Show" (1994), "Flubber" (1997), "The Faculty" (1998), "The Perfect Storm" (2000), "House Arrest" (1996), "Dirty Work" (1998), "American Pie 5: The Naked Mile" (2006), "Broken Flowers" (2005), and "Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams" (2002).
In the film adaptation of "Leave It to Beaver" (1997), McDonald portrayed Ward Cleaver, and in the movie "61," he played baseball commentator Mel Allen. In 1994, he appeared as a Russian mobster in the action film "Terminal Velocity" alongside Charlie Sheen.
In addition to his film work, McDonald has also had recurring roles in television series such as "Family Law," "North Shore," and "Veronica's Closet." He has made guest appearances in shows like "Cheers," "Riptide," "Knight Rider," "The Sopranos," "Psych," "Home Improvement," "Las Vegas," and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" as Lieutenant Richard Castillo.
McDonald also provided the determined voice of government agent Kent Mansley in the animated film "The Iron Giant" (1999). He played the father of the main character in the animated series "Superman." McDonald has expressed his fondness for his animated characters, as they provide a pleasant contrast to the villains he typically portrays on screen.
He has also appeared in Peter Gabriel's music video for the song "The Barry Williams Show" and replaced Robert De Niro in the film project "Midnight Run."
Personal Life
Christopher McDonald is married to Lupe Gidley and is the father of four children.
