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Christopher McDonald

PersonBorn Feb 15, 1955 (age 71)New York City, New York, USA

American actor

Person Rank
May 31, 2026
#2,158
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 31, 2026
2.8
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Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald (born February 15, 1955) is an American film, television, theatre, and voice actor. He is best known for his role as the villainous professional golfer Shooter McGavin in the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore. McDonald has also appeared in notable films such as Grease 2 (1982), Thelma & Louise (1991), Requiem for a Dream (2000), and The House Bunny (2008). He has lent his voice to characters such as Jor-El in Superman: The Animated Series (1996), Kent Mansley in The Iron Giant (1999), and Harvey Dent in Beware the Batman (2014). McDonald has also been a series regular on TV shows including Walter & Emily (1991–1992), Good Advice (1993–1994), and Family Law (1999).

Rank#2,158
Buzz Score2.8
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Known ForActing
Birthday1955
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Daily update · May 31, 2026

Christopher McDonald ranks #2,158 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 2.8. Christopher McDonald peaked at #1,930 of all time (Jul 12 - Aug 10, 2025). Christopher McDonald ranks #1,650 over the past 365 days.

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Christopher McDonald

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 31, 2026

Overall popularity
#2,158
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
16.4
#1,930Overall rank
Jul 12 - Aug 10, 2025
1-Year Buzz Score
3.1
#1,650Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Christopher McDonald Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Christopher McDonald Top TV Shows
Christopher McDonald's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
Hacks
Hacks
Marty · 18 ep · 2021 – 2026
20.3
2
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Eddie Dunne · 1 ep · 1999 – 2007
7.9
3
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Harold Coyle · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
6.3
4
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Self · 1 ep · 1996 – Present
3.4
5
Law & Order
Law & Order
John Jay McIntyre · 1 ep · 1990 – Present
3.2
6
The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Judge Don Schakowsky · 7 ep · 2009 – 2016
2.2
7
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Lt. Richard Castillo · 1 ep · 1987 – 1994
2.2
8
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Company CEO · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
2.0
9
Regular Show
Regular Show
Carl Putter (voice) · 1 ep · 2010 – 2017
1.9
10
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Harry Daugherty · 1 ep · 2010 – 2014
1.8
11
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · 1 ep · 2015 – 2026
1.8
12
Cheers
Cheers
Rick Walker · 1 ep · 1982 – 1993
1.8
13
Psych
Psych
Paul Haversham · 1 ep · 2006 – 2014
1.5
14
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Stu Cutler · 1 ep · 1991 – 1999
1.5
15
The League
The League
Judge Hardy · 1 ep · 2009 – 2015
1.1
16
Search Party
Search Party
Bill · 2 ep · 2016 – 2022
1.0
17
Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion
Chris Stearns · 3 ep · 2023
0.8
18
Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion
Chris Stearns · 6 ep · 2023
0.8
19
The Watcher
The Watcher
Rourke Chamberland · 7 ep · 2022
0.8
20
The Gray House
The Gray House
Thomas McNiven · 8 ep · 2026 – Present
0.6
21
American Crime Story
American Crime Story
Robert S. 'Bob' Bennett · 5 ep · 2016 – 2021
0.6
22
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Kidnapper Chips · 2 ep · 2003 – 2008
0.5
23
Ballers
Ballers
Dallas Cowboys Owner · 13 ep · 2015 – 2019
0.5
24
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Captain Nemesis (voice) · 2 ep · 2010 – 2012
0.4
25
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Grandpa Roog (voice) · 2 ep · 2023 – 2025
0.4
26
Mr. Iglesias
Mr. Iglesias
Coach Dixon · 1 ep · 2019 – 2020
0.1
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Christopher McDonald Top Movies
Christopher McDonald's movies ranked by Buzz Score
1
Requiem for a Dream
Requiem for a Dream
Tappy Tibbons · 2000
3.0
2
Thelma & Louise
Thelma & Louise
Darryl · 1991
2.4
3
Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore 2
Shooter McGavin · 2025
1.9
4
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Golfer · 2024
1.5
5
The Faculty
The Faculty
Mr. Frank Connor · 1998
1.3
6
The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm
Todd Gross · 2000
1.2
7
Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore
Shooter McGavin · 1996
1.2
8
The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant
Kent Mansley (voice) · 1999
1.2
9
The House Bunny
The House Bunny
Dean Simmons · 2008
1.0
10
Superhero Movie
Superhero Movie
Lou Landers · 2008
1.0
11
Chances Are
Chances Are
Louie Jeffries · 1989
0.9
12
Rumor Has It...
Rumor Has It...
Roger McManus · 2005
0.9
13
We Can Be Heroes
We Can Be Heroes
President Neil Anami · 2020
0.8
14
Flubber
Flubber
Wilson Croft · 1997
0.8
15
Grease 2
Grease 2
Goose McKenzie · 1982
0.7
16
Jimmy
Jimmy
Lionel Barrymore · 2026
0.6
17
The Man Who Wasn't There
The Man Who Wasn't There
Macadam Salesman · 2001
0.6
18
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
President of the USA · 2002
0.5
19
Not Fade Away
Not Fade Away
Jack Dietz · 2012
0.5
20
The Last Rodeo
The Last Rodeo
Jimmy Mack · 2025
0.5
21
Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men
Mike · 1993
0.4
22
Fanboys
Fanboys
Big Chuck · 2009
0.4
23
Dirty Work
Dirty Work
Travis Cole · 1998
0.4
24
Quiz Show
Quiz Show
Jack Barry · 1994
0.4
25
61*
61*
Mel Allen · 2001
0.3
26
The Skulls
The Skulls
Martin Lombard · 2000
0.3
27
An American Carol
An American Carol
Lab Technician · 2008
0.3
28
Breakin'
Breakin'
James · 1984
0.3
29
Mad Money
Mad Money
Bryce Arbogast · 2008
0.2
30
The Collection
The Collection
Mr. Peters · 2012
0.2
31
Broken Flowers
Broken Flowers
Ron · 2005
0.2
32
The Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen
Major Joy · 1995
0.2
33
Terminal Velocity
Terminal Velocity
Kerr · 1994
0.2
34
Grind
Grind
Mr. Rivers · 2003
0.2
35
Fair Game
Fair Game
Lieutenant Meyerson · 1995
0.2
36
Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
Ward Cleaver · 1997
0.1
37
Isn't She Great
Isn't She Great
Brad Bradburn · 2000
0.1
38
Fatal Instinct
Fatal Instinct
Frank Kelbo · 1993
0.1
39
Outrageous Fortune
Outrageous Fortune
George · 1987
0.1
40
House Arrest
House Arrest
Donald Krupp · 1996
0.1
41
Monkey Trouble
Monkey Trouble
Tom · 1994
0.1
42
Benefit of the Doubt
Benefit of the Doubt
Dan · 1993
0.1
43
Celtic Pride
Celtic Pride
Coach Kimball · 1996
0.1
44
Kickin' It Old Skool
Kickin' It Old Skool
Marty Schumacher · 2007
0.1
45
A Smile Like Yours
A Smile Like Yours
Richard Halstrom · 1997
0.1
46
Where the Boys Are
Where the Boys Are
Tony · 1984
0.1
47
The Rich Man's Wife
The Rich Man's Wife
Tony Potenza · 1996
0.0
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