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Christopher McDonald

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

American actor

Person Rank
Jun 3, 2026
#3,470
Most popular person
Buzz Score
Jun 3, 2026
1.6
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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#3,470
Buzz Score1.6
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Known ForActing
Birthday1955
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Daily update · June 3, 2026

Christopher McDonald ranks #3,470 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 1.6. Christopher McDonald peaked at #1,935 of all time (Jul 12 - Aug 10, 2025). Christopher McDonald ranks #1,665 over the past 365 days.

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Christopher McDonald

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on June 3, 2026

Overall popularity
#3,470
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
16.4
#1,935Overall rank
Jul 12 - Aug 10, 2025
1-Year Buzz Score
3.1
#1,665Overall 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
10.7
2
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Eddie Dunne · 1 ep · 1999 – 2007
6.7
3
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Harold Coyle · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
5.7
4
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Self · 1 ep · 1996 – Present
3.7
5
Law & Order
Law & Order
John Jay McIntyre · 1 ep · 1990 – Present
3.1
6
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Lt. Richard Castillo · 1 ep · 1987 – 1994
1.8
7
The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Judge Don Schakowsky · 7 ep · 2009 – 2016
1.8
8
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Harry Daugherty · 1 ep · 2010 – 2014
1.6
9
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · 1 ep · 2015 – 2026
1.6
10
Regular Show
Regular Show
Carl Putter (voice) · 1 ep · 2010 – 2017
1.5
11
Cheers
Cheers
Rick Walker · 1 ep · 1982 – 1993
1.5
12
Psych
Psych
Paul Haversham · 1 ep · 2006 – 2014
1.3
13
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Stu Cutler · 1 ep · 1991 – 1999
1.3
14
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Company CEO · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
1.1
15
Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion
Chris Stearns · 3 ep · 2023
0.8
16
Secret Invasion
Secret Invasion
Chris Stearns · 6 ep · 2023
0.8
17
Search Party
Search Party
Bill · 2 ep · 2016 – 2022
0.7
18
The Watcher
The Watcher
Rourke Chamberland · 7 ep · 2022
0.7
19
The League
The League
Judge Hardy · 1 ep · 2009 – 2015
0.6
20
American Crime Story
American Crime Story
Robert S. 'Bob' Bennett · 5 ep · 2016 – 2021
0.6
21
The Gray House
The Gray House
Thomas McNiven · 8 ep · 2026 – Present
0.5
22
Ballers
Ballers
Dallas Cowboys Owner · 13 ep · 2015 – 2019
0.4
23
Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Kidnapper Chips · 2 ep · 2003 – 2008
0.4
24
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
Captain Nemesis (voice) · 2 ep · 2010 – 2012
0.3
25
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Grandpa Roog (voice) · 2 ep · 2023 – 2025
0.3
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
2.8
2
Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore 2
Shooter McGavin · 2025
2.1
3
Thelma & Louise
Thelma & Louise
Darryl · 1991
1.3
4
The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm
Todd Gross · 2000
1.3
5
The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant
Kent Mansley (voice) · 1999
1.1
6
Happy Gilmore
Happy Gilmore
Shooter McGavin · 1996
1.1
7
Superhero Movie
Superhero Movie
Lou Landers · 2008
1.1
8
The Faculty
The Faculty
Mr. Frank Connor · 1998
1.0
9
The Last Rodeo
The Last Rodeo
Jimmy Mack · 2025
0.9
10
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Golfer · 2024
0.8
11
The House Bunny
The House Bunny
Dean Simmons · 2008
0.8
12
Chances Are
Chances Are
Louie Jeffries · 1989
0.7
13
Flubber
Flubber
Wilson Croft · 1997
0.7
14
We Can Be Heroes
We Can Be Heroes
President Neil Anami · 2020
0.6
15
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams
President of the USA · 2002
0.6
16
Jimmy
Jimmy
Lionel Barrymore · 2026
0.5
17
Grease 2
Grease 2
Goose McKenzie · 1982
0.5
18
Not Fade Away
Not Fade Away
Jack Dietz · 2012
0.4
19
Rumor Has It...
Rumor Has It...
Roger McManus · 2005
0.4
20
Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men
Mike · 1993
0.4
21
Quiz Show
Quiz Show
Jack Barry · 1994
0.3
22
Dirty Work
Dirty Work
Travis Cole · 1998
0.3
23
The Collection
The Collection
Mr. Peters · 2012
0.3
24
The Man Who Wasn't There
The Man Who Wasn't There
Macadam Salesman · 2001
0.3
25
Terminal Velocity
Terminal Velocity
Kerr · 1994
0.3
26
Leave It to Beaver
Leave It to Beaver
Ward Cleaver · 1997
0.3
27
Fanboys
Fanboys
Big Chuck · 2009
0.2
28
61*
61*
Mel Allen · 2001
0.2
29
An American Carol
An American Carol
Lab Technician · 2008
0.2
30
Fatal Instinct
Fatal Instinct
Frank Kelbo · 1993
0.2
31
The Skulls
The Skulls
Martin Lombard · 2000
0.2
32
Broken Flowers
Broken Flowers
Ron · 2005
0.2
33
Mad Money
Mad Money
Bryce Arbogast · 2008
0.2
34
Fair Game
Fair Game
Lieutenant Meyerson · 1995
0.2
35
Breakin'
Breakin'
James · 1984
0.2
36
The Rich Man's Wife
The Rich Man's Wife
Tony Potenza · 1996
0.2
37
Monkey Trouble
Monkey Trouble
Tom · 1994
0.1
38
Grind
Grind
Mr. Rivers · 2003
0.1
39
Celtic Pride
Celtic Pride
Coach Kimball · 1996
0.1
40
The Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen
Major Joy · 1995
0.1
41
House Arrest
House Arrest
Donald Krupp · 1996
0.1
42
Outrageous Fortune
Outrageous Fortune
George · 1987
0.1
43
Where the Boys Are
Where the Boys Are
Tony · 1984
0.1
44
Isn't She Great
Isn't She Great
Brad Bradburn · 2000
0.1
45
Kickin' It Old Skool
Kickin' It Old Skool
Marty Schumacher · 2007
0.1
46
Benefit of the Doubt
Benefit of the Doubt
Dan · 1993
0.0
47
A Smile Like Yours
A Smile Like Yours
Richard Halstrom · 1997
0.0
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