Christopher McDonald Net Worth is an American actor, producer and director whose career has covered film, television, theater and voice acting for more than four decades. Born on February 15, 1955, in New York City, he became especially recognizable for playing Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore. His other notable work includes Thelma & Louise, Quiz Show, Requiem for a Dream, The Iron Giant, Boardwalk Empire, Hacks and Happy Gilmore 2. IMDb currently lists more than 230 acting credits for him. IMDb
Christopher McDonald Net Worth – Quick Bio Table
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Full Name
Christopher McDonald
Date of Birth
February 15, 1955
Christopher McDonald Height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Christopher McDonald Age
71 years old (as of September 2026)
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
American
Profession
Actor, Producer, Director
Famous For
Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore
Net Worth
Estimated $4 million
Wife
Lupe McDonald (Lupe Gidley)
Married Since
November 7, 1992
Children
Four
Parents
James Randall McDonald and Patricia Ann Hadfield
Siblings
Daniel, Peter, Geoffrey, William “Casey,” James, Kathryn and Mary McDonald
Education
Hobart College, graduated in 1977; also trained at Stella Adler Acting Conservatory, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Alternative Name
Christopher MacDonald
Hair Color
Gray/white in his current appearance
Eye Color
Blue
Weight
Around 85 kg (187 lb), though this is an estimate rather than a consistently documented figure
Hobbies & Interests
Piloting, car racing, skiing and fishing
Years Active
1978–present
Instagram
IMDb lists Instagram among his official sites
Notable Films
Thelma & Louise, Quiz Show, Happy Gilmore, Flubber, Requiem for a Dream, The Iron Giant, Happy Gilmore 2
Notable TV Roles
Family Law, Boardwalk Empire, Harry’s Law, Hacks
Stage Work
Chicago, Lucky Guy, The Front Page
Awards
Two Primetime Emmy nominations; IMDb lists one win and seven total nominations
Known Character
Shooter McGavin
Special Interest
Avid pilot and automobile racing enthusiast
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A Timeline Christopher McDonald
Year
Career & Life Milestone
1955
Born February 15, 1955, in New York City, New York, USA.
1977
Graduated from Hobart College.
1978
Began his professional acting career.
1980s
Built experience through numerous television and film appearances.
1991
Gained major recognition as Darryl in Thelma & Louise.
1994
Played Jack Barry in Quiz Show.
1996
Portrayed Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore, his most recognizable role.
1996
Voiced Jor-El in Superman: The Animated Series.
1997
Appeared in Flubber, Leave It to Beaver, and Into Thin Air: Death on Everest.
2000
Played Tappy Tibbons in Requiem for a Dream.
2006–2007
Appeared in the American Pie Presents films The Naked Mile and Beta House.
2010
Joined the cast of Boardwalk Empire.
2011–2012
Played Tommy Jefferson in Harry’s Law.
2013
Appeared on Broadway in Lucky Guy alongside Tom Hanks.
2016
Expanded his work into producing with Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden.
2021
Began appearing as Marty in the HBO Max series Hacks.
2025
Returned as Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore 2, almost 30 years after the original film.
2026
Continues working across film and television, maintaining a career spanning more than four decades.
Christopher McDonald Family
Family Detail
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Father
James R. McDonald — educator and high school principal
Mother
Patricia McDonald — nursing professor and real-estate agent
Wife
Lupe Gidley (Lupe McDonald)
Marriage
November 7, 1992
Children
Four children
Son
Jackson Riley McDonald
Daughter
Hannah Elizabeth McDonald
Daughter
Rosie McDonald
Daughter
Ava Catherine McDonald
Brother
Daniel McDonald — actor and singer; died in 2007
Other Siblings
Daniel, Peter, Geoffrey, William “Casey,” James, Kathryn and Mary McDonald are listed in biographical records
Family Background
Christopher was raised with his siblings in Romulus, New York after being born in New York City.
Family Today
Christopher and Lupe have maintained a private family life with their four children.
Christopher McDonald Social Media
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Instagram
@chrismc11165
Facebook
No reliably verified official account found
X (Twitter)
No reliably verified official account found
YouTube
No reliably verified official account found
Official Website
IMDb lists an Instagram account among his official sites
