Christopher McDonald is an American actor. He is best known for his villainous role as professional golfer Shooter McGavin in the 1996 sports comedy Happy Gilmore, a role he reprised in its 2025 sequel. McDonald also acted in films such as Grease 2 (1982), Thelma & Louise (1991), Quiz Show (1994), Leave It to Beaver (1997), Flubber (1997), The Iron Giant (1999), Requiem for a Dream (2000), and The House Bunny (2008).