His wife Lupe gave birth to their fourth child, a daughter, Ava Catherine - weight eight pounds two ounces. [September 4, 2001]
Older brother of actor Daniel McDonald
Studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the Stella Adler Acting Conservatory in New York.
Theatre credits include the Obie Award-winning musical Nightclub Cantata, Hay Fever, Bouncers and the Los Angeles Theatre Center's productions of Hamlet, Othello and The Taming Of The Shrew.
Christopher McDonald Detailed Biography
Christopher McDonald is one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood. He has acted in 85 films along with numerous television and theater productions.
Chris was born in New York City, one of seven children. He actually grew up in a small town in upstate New York called Romulus, where his father was the high school principal and musical director. He first attended undergraduate school at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York and later studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, and the Stella Adler Acting Conservatory in New York.
Chris gained fame for his roles in Grease 2 (1982), Dutch (1991), Thelma & Louise (1991), and Quiz Show (1994). Often recognized as golf pro Shooter McGavin from Happy Gilmore (1996), Chris plays a full range of roles.
Chris currently resides in Southern California with his wife and four children, while working on his next film, The Drummer (2005).
