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Michael McDonald 
McDonald in 2010.Born Michael James McDonald
December 31, 1964
Fullerton, California, U.S.Other names Mike McDonald Occupation Actor/Writer/Director Years active 1987–present Michael James McDonald (born December 31, 1964) is an American actor, writer, comedian, and director, best known for starring in the sketch comedy show MADtv. McDonald joined the show 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. While on the show, he developed many memorable characters. He was a contributing writer and director on MADtv.
McDonald has also directed several episodes of the NBC, now ABC, comedy-drama series Scrubs, on which he has guest-starred 6 times.
McDonald currently divides his time between writing, directing, and acting on various film and television projects, as well as performing live on stage across the country.
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Early life
McDonald graduated from St. Juliana Catholic Elementary School in Fullerton, California and later went to Servite High School in Anaheim, California, and graduated from the University of Southern California with a business degree. While at USC, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He worked as a loan officer at a bank in Los Angeles.
After college, a friend took McDonald to see an improv comedy show at Groundling Theater. McDonald quit his job at the bank and enrolled in Groundling's improv program. He was a member of the troupe from 1992 to 1997. During that time, he was also involved in writing and directing films for Roger Corman.
Later on, McDonald would guest star in such shows as Seinfeld (in two episodes playing two different parts), Just Shoot Me!, Family Matters, Scrubs and NewsRadio. He also made brief appearances in all three Austin Powers movies. McDonald had a starring role with Will Forte and Nicole Sullivan on the short-lived MTV show Clone High as the voice of Gandhi.
Career
Stand-up comedy
Michael is currently touring at stand up comedy clubs across the country. His stand-up comedy special Michael McDonald: Model Citizen premiered on Showtime on October 9, 2010. Filmed in Orange County at the OC Pavilion, it has been described as "Part stand-up comedy, part one man show, this special is for anyone who – like Michael – finds humor in the strange world all around us."
Cougar Town
McDonald is also a writer, director, and producer of the ABC TV series Cougar Town.
He has directed 5 episodes of the show:
- Letting You Go, 2010
- Everything Man, 2010
- When a Kid Goes Bad, 2010
- Stop Dragging My Heart Around, 2010
- Don't Come Around Here No More, 2009
McDonald also wrote the episode "Wake Up Time."
MADtv
McDonald joined the cast of MADtv in 1998, and has since become the cast member with the longest tenure in the history of the show (10 seasons). He has performed several recurring characters, including Stuart Larkin, Rusty Miller, Marvin Tikvah, Sean Gidcomb, Bible Dude, Mofaz the Depressed Persian Tow Truck Driver, and F. Michael McKrofsky of "Real M*********ing Talk". McDonald also performs impressions of celebrities and well-known figures, including Al Gore, Bob Barker, John Kerry, Dr. Phil, Bill O'Reilly, Maury Povich, Chris Martin, Steve Jobs, Mel Gibson, Chris Hansen, Roy Horn, Ozzy Osbourne, John Ramsey, Freddie Prinze, Jr., J. K. Simmons (as Mac McGuff, Juno's father), William Petersen (as Gil Grissom), Jack Coleman (as Noah Bennet), Hugh Laurie (as Gregory House), Hugh Beaumont (as Ward Cleaver), Sarah Jessica Parker (as Carrie Bradshaw), Dr. Drew, Adam Sandler, Howie Mandel, Dick Cheney, Clint Eastwood, Gray Davis, Simon Cowell, JC Chasez, Bruce Jenner, Michael Richards, Chris Burke, Charlie Sheen (as Charlie Harper (Two and a Half Men)), David Schwimmer (as Ross Geller), Jeff Probst, Tim Gunn (Project Runway), Howard K. Stern, Tommy Lee, Bob Goen, Criss Angel, Jeff Foxworthy, Saddam Hussein, Matthew Good, Daniel Powter, Larry David, Barry Gibb, Eddie Vedder, and Brad Garrett.
McDonald was the last member of the cast to have appeared on the show during the 1990s, and the last cast member to have been born in the 1960s.
After 10 years on MADtv, McDonald left the show, but was still a contributing writer/director.
McDonald is the only cast member to have a BEST OF Compilation Episode on MADtv.
Film and television appearances
Year Title Role Notes 1987 Stand Up America Himself 1991 Dance With Death Henry Uncaged Clean Cut John 1992 Final Judgement Rainy In the Heat of Passion Nick Body Waves Squirrely Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation Disc Jockey 1993 Full Contact Uncredited Role The John Larroquette Show Phil Family Matters : Episode 4-24 Buds 'n' Buns Manager of the Mighty Weenie 1994 In the Heat of Passion II: Unfaithful Bartender Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love Party Guest Revenge of the Red Baron Psychiatrist No Dessert, Dad, Till You Mow the Lawn Evil Hypnotist The Unborn II Welfare Worker #1 Leprechaun 2 Bar owner who was comically killed by Leprechaun with an overheated espresso machine. 1995 The Crazysitter Mr. Smith Criminal Hearts Tierney A Bucket of Blood Dancer Virtual Seduction Disoriented Man Baby Face Nelson Reporter Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero Corey Carnosaur 2 Evac. Team Pilot Hideaway Young Cop Sawbones Prostitute Twisted Love Stoned Kid Bloodfist VII: Manhunt Running Officer Seinfeld Player #2 1996 Carnosaur 3: Primal Species Police Officer Wilson Seinfeld Jesse 1997 Ellen The Guy NewsRadio Lee Casper: A Spirited Beginning Sarcastic Protester Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Security guard crushed by a steam roller 1998 The Drew Carey Show Parking attendant Casper Meets Wendy The Human Stretch Richie Rich's Christmas Wish Montgomery 1999 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me NATO Soldier Banned in America: The World's Sexiest Commercials Host Futurama Various 2000 Chump Change Dack 2001 Passions The face in the pool Invader Zim Voices: Robo-dad, Irken crew member, electronic voice and various minor characters. Voiced two 2001 episodes and two 2006 episodes 2002 Slackers Economics professor Greg the Bunny Leo Austin Powers in Goldmember Royal Guard Scrubs : Episodes My Case Study & My Blind Date Mike Davis 2003 Clone High Gandhi Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star Maitre d' 2004 Outing Riley Andy 2005 Fat Actress Sam Rascal Played agent of titular character Desperate Housewives Steven 'Silly People' episode All Grown Up Jason Matheny 2006 Talkshow with Spike Feresten Himself Guest-starred 7th Heaven Edward Jameson Guest-starred: (2005–2007) Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List Himself Guest starred- for two episodes in Iraq 2007 Scrubs : Episode 6-20 My Conventional Wisdom Voice of Dr. Toilet Also directed this episode. Moonpie Mitch Henderson Main Role 2008 MADtv (1998–2008) Various Has appeared in 239 episodes (Season 4-13) Scrubs : Episode 7-08 My Manhood Patient's Husband Also directed this episode. Hannah Montana Chef Duncan Keats guest MADtv Director Has Directed in 4 episodes 2009 Kath & Kim Judge from Parade of Homes guest MADtv Himself First Cast Member to have his own "Best of" Special. Scrubs Episode 8-18 My Finale Mr. Cropper Reaper Season 2 Episode 11 Mr. Sprong 2010 Michael McDonald: Model.Citizen Himself One hour stand up comedy special on Showtime Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List
Episode Number Episode Title Airdate Notes 01 (Season 1) Hot to Tot August 10, 2005 02 (Season 2) Red State, Blue State June 13, 2006 03 (Season 2) Iraq June 20, 2006 04 (Season 2) Rocket Attack June 27, 2006 05 (Season 4) No Time for Siestas July 17, 2008 06 (Season 4) What's Woz's Love Got to Do with It August 7, 2008 09 (Season 4) Red, White and Don't Be Blue August 14, 2008 07 (Season 5) Grammy Shmammy June 22, 2009 08 (Season 5) Paris Is My New BFF June 29, 2009 09 (Season 5) Maggie's Bucket List July 6, 2009 References
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- American film actors
- American television actors
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- American voice actors
- Actors from California
- The Groundlings
- Living people
- People from Fullerton, California
- University of Southern California alumni
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