Christopher McDonald is an American character actor who is known for his roles as Thelma's husband, Darryl Dickinson in Thelma & Louise, Shooter McGavin in Happy Gilmore, Ward Cleaver in Leave It to Beaver, Tappy Tibbons in Requiem for a Dream, Mel Allen in 61*, and Morton Stockard in Lawn Dogs. Other film credits include Don’t Worry Baby, Pretty Perfect, My Sexiest Year, Broken Flowers, The Man Who Wasn’t There, The Iron Giant, Quiz Show, and SLC Punk!

Television credits include Judge Don Schakowsky on CBS’ The Good Wife, Harry Daugherty on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, Tommy Jefferson on NBC’s Harry’s Law, Rex Weller on CBS’ Family Law, and Bryce Anderson on NBC’s Veronica’s Closet.

Broadway theatre credits include his debut as Billy Flynn in Chicago (Ambassador Theatre) and Eddie Hayes in Lucky Guy (Broadhurst Theatre).