Michael McDonald
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Person

Michael McDonald

Known for
Acting
Born
December 31, 1964
Place of birth
Fullerton, California, USA
Also known as
Michael J. McDonald, Michael James McDonald

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Biography

Michael James McDonald (born December 31, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and director. He is best known for starring in the sketch comedy show MADtv. He was also a writer, director, and producer of the ABC TV series Cougar Town.

His best known movie roles are as Little John in Halloween Kills, Ronovan Scargle in The Happy time Murders, Jonathan in Ghostbusters (2016), Bryce Crean in The Boss, Patrick in Spy, Julian in The Heat, and small roles in each Austin Powers movie.

He graduated from USC with a degree in Business and became a loan officer at a bank in Los Angeles. A friend took him to see a sketch comedy/improv show at L.A.'s famous Groundling Theater, and everything changed for him. He quit his job as a banker, enrolled in the Groundling's Improv Program, and became a member of the troupe from 1992 to 1997.

His first professional writing and acting jobs came from Concorde Pictures, Roger Corman's infamous low-budget movie studio. Starting as an extra, he landed small roles in many B-movies of the early 1990s, and he gradually earned bigger roles as well as eventually writing and directing some films.

He joined MADtv during the fourth season (1998) and remained in the cast until the end of the thirteenth and penultimate season, having become the longest-tenured cast member. After 10 years on MADtv, he left the cast, but was a contributing writer and director for the show's final season. He was the last member of the cast to be hired in the 1990s, and the last cast member to have been born in the 1960s, and is the only cast member to have a "best of" clip show special dedicated to him.

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Filmography

  • Portal to HellFilm · 2025 · as David Pepperdine
  • English TeacherTV · 2024 · Director · 2 episodes
  • Good TimesTV · 2024 · as Elon Musk (voice) · 2 episodes
  • It's Florida, Man.TV · 2024 · as John Walsh · 1 episode
  • Mother of the BrideFilm · 2024 · as Clay
  • Not Dead YetTV · 2023 · Director · 3 episodes
  • STILL: A Michael J. Fox MovieFilm · 2023 · as Michael's Bodyguard
  • God's Favorite IdiotTV · 2022 · as Leviathan · 1 episode
  • How I Met Your FatherTV · 2022 · as Warren · 1 episode
  • Halloween KillsFilm · 2021 · as Little John
  • Home EconomicsTV · 2021 · Director · 3 episodes
  • The Mighty Ducks: Game ChangersTV · 2021 · Director · 1 episode
  • The Sex Lives of College GirlsTV · 2021 · as George · 1 episode
  • OutmatchedTV · 2020 · Director · 1 episode
  • Invader Zim: Enter the FlorpusFilm · 2019 · as Robo-Dad (voice)
  • What We Do in the ShadowsTV · 2019 · as Gustave Leroy · 1 episode
  • 25 Words or LessTV · 2018 · as Self · 3 episodes
  • The Happytime MurdersFilm · 2018 · as Ronovan Scargle
  • PowerlessTV · 2017 · Director · 1 episode
  • American HousewifeTV · 2016 · Director · 1 episode
  • GhostbustersFilm · 2016 · as Jonathan the Theater Manager
  • Man with a PlanTV · 2016 · Director · 3 episodes
  • Rhett & Link's Buddy SystemTV · 2016 · as Enrique · 1 episode
  • The BossFilm · 2016 · as Bryce Crean
  • The Good PlaceTV · 2016 · Director · 1 episode
  • The Loud HouseTV · 2016 · as Howard McBride / Antonio (voice) · 1 episode
  • SpyFilm · 2015 · as Patrick
  • BenchedTV · 2014 · Director · 2 episodes
  • Brooklyn Nine-NineTV · 2013 · as Adam Jarver · 1 episode
  • Brooklyn Nine-NineTV · 2013 · Director · 12 episodes
  • Save MeTV · 2013 · Director · 1 episode
  • The HeatFilm · 2013 · as Julian
  • The Michael J. Fox ShowTV · 2013 · Director · 1 episode
  • House of LiesTV · 2012 · as Carl Criswell · 2 episodes
  • Men at WorkTV · 2012 · Director · 1 episode
  • 2 Broke GirlsTV · 2011 · Director · 1 episode
  • Web TherapyTV · 2011 · as Ben Tomlund · 6 episodes
  • Michael McDonald: Model. Citizen.Film · 2010 · as Self
  • Michael McDonald: Model. Citizen.Film · 2010 · Writer
  • Mike & MollyTV · 2010 · Director · 21 episodes
  • CommunityTV · 2009 · as Insurance Man · 1 episode
  • Cougar TownTV · 2009 · as Wayne Gibbons · 2 episodes
  • Cougar TownTV · 2009 · Director · 27 episodes
  • Cougar TownTV · 2009 · Writer · 1 episode
  • Kath & KimTV · 2008 · as Neil · 1 episode
  • Web TherapyTV · 2008 · as Ben Tomlund · 6 episodes
  • Head CaseTV · 2007 · as Stanley · 1 episode
  • Pushing DaisiesTV · 2007 · as Galveston Gus · 1 episode
  • ReaperTV · 2007 · as Mr. Elliott Sprong · 1 episode
  • Hannah MontanaTV · 2006 · as Chef Duncan Keats · 1 episode
  • MoonpieFilm · 2006 · as Mitch Henderson
  • Talkshow with Spike FerestenTV · 2006 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Confessions of an Action StarFilm · 2005 · as Raymond Fischer
  • Fat ActressTV · 2005 · as Sam Rascal · 2 episodes
  • Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListTV · 2005 · as Self · 6 episodes
  • Desperate HousewivesTV · 2004 · as Steven · 1 episode
  • Outing RileyFilm · 2004 · as Andy
  • Dickie Roberts: Former Child StarFilm · 2003 · as Maitre' D
  • Austin Powers in GoldmemberFilm · 2002 · as Royal Guard
  • Clone HighTV · 2002 · as Gandhi (voice) · 13 episodes
  • Greg the BunnyTV · 2002 · Acting · 1 episode
  • SlackersFilm · 2002 · as Economics Professor
  • Invader ZIMTV · 2001 · as RoboDad / Crewman (voice) · 1 episode
  • ScrubsTV · 2001 · as Mike Davis · 4 episodes
  • ScrubsTV · 2001 · Director · 5 episodes
  • Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeFilm · 1999 · as NATO Soldier
  • Casper Meets WendyFilm · 1998 · as Spike-Stretch
  • Men in WhiteFilm · 1998 · as Secret Service Agent
  • Richie Rich's Christmas WishFilm · 1998 · as Montgomery
  • Alien Avengers IIFilm · 1997 · Writer
  • Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryFilm · 1997 · as Henchman Flattened by Steamroller (uncredited)
  • Casper: A Spirited BeginningFilm · 1997 · as Sarcastic Protester
  • Just Shoot Me!TV · 1997 · as Reg · 1 episode
  • 7th HeavenTV · 1996 · as Edward Jameson · 4 episodes
  • 7th HeavenTV · 1996 · Director · 1 episode
  • Alien AvengersFilm · 1996 · Screenplay
  • Carnosaur 3: Primal SpeciesFilm · 1996 · as Police Officer Wilson
  • Criminal HeartsFilm · 1996 · as Tierney
  • A Bucket of BloodFilm · 1995 · as Dancer
  • A Bucket of BloodFilm · 1995 · Director
  • A Bucket of BloodFilm · 1995 · Writer
  • Bloodfist 7: ManhuntFilm · 1995 · as Running Officer
  • Bloodfist VI: Ground ZeroFilm · 1995 · as Corey
  • Carnosaur 2Film · 1995 · as Evac. Team Pilot
  • HideawayFilm · 1995 · as Young Cop
  • MADtvTV · 1995 · as Various · 238 episodes
  • MADtvTV · 1995 · Director · 1 episode
  • NewsRadioTV · 1995 · as Lee · 1 episode
  • Sherman OaksTV · 1995 · as Jules · 1 episode
  • The Drew Carey ShowTV · 1995 · as The Parking Attendant · 1 episode
  • Twisted LoveFilm · 1995 · as Stoned Kid
  • Virtual SeductionFilm · 1995 · as Disoriented Man
  • Bloodfist V: Human TargetFilm · 1994 · as Jewelry Store Manager
  • EllenTV · 1994 · as The Guy · 1 episode
  • Leprechaun 2Film · 1994 · as Waiter
  • No Dessert, Dad, 'Til You Mow the LawnFilm · 1994 · as Evil Hypnotist
  • Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in LoveFilm · 1994 · Acting
  • Revenge of the Red BaronFilm · 1994 · as Psychiatrist
  • Revenge of the Red BaronFilm · 1994 · Writer
  • The CrazysitterFilm · 1994 · as Mr. Smith
  • The CrazysitterFilm · 1994 · Director
  • The CrazysitterFilm · 1994 · Writer
  • The Unborn IIFilm · 1994 · as Welfare Worker #1
  • The John Larroquette ShowTV · 1993 · as Phil · 1 episode
  • Bloodfist IV: Die TryingFilm · 1992 · as Newscaster
  • Body WavesFilm · 1992 · as Squirrely
  • Dance with DeathFilm · 1992 · as Henry
  • Final JudgementFilm · 1992 · as Rainy
  • In the Heat of PassionFilm · 1992 · as Nick
  • Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next GenerationFilm · 1992 · as Disc Jockey
  • The Tonight Show with Jay LenoTV · 1992 · Acting · 1 episode
  • UncagedFilm · 1991 · as Clean Cut John
  • Watchers IIFilm · 1990 · as Animal Rights Activist (uncredited)
  • Family MattersTV · 1989 · as Manager · 1 episode
  • SeinfeldTV · 1989 · as Jesse · 1 episode
  • LIVE with Kelly and MarkTV · 1988 · Acting · 2 episodes
  • Beautiful PeopleTV · Writer · 1 episode
  • The Pursuit Of VictoryFilm · as Frank

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