Michael McDonald (actor)
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Michael James McDonald (born December 31, 1964 in Fullerton, California, U.S.) is a comedian and actor currently starring in the sketch comedy MADtv. One of his most popular characters is Stuart, a strange little boy with the body of a full-grown man, or a full-grown man with the personality of a strange little boy. He has been a part of the MADtv cast since the fourth season (1998) and currently holds the record for the longest serving castmember on the show.
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McDonald graduated from Servite High School, then went on to graduate from USC with a Business degree. While at USC, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He became a loan officer at a bank in Los Angeles. His brother is Jack McDonald, who worked at Fairmont Private Schools.
His life would change when a friend of McDonald's took him to see an improv comedy show at Groundling Theater. Michael quit his job at the bank, and enrolled himself in Groundling's improv program. He was a member of the troupe from 1992 to 1997. During that time, he was also involved in the writing and directing of films for Roger Corman.
Later on, Michael McDonald would guest star in such shows as Seinfeld (in two episodes with two different parts), Just Shoot Me!, 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.
McDonald joined the cast of MADtv in 1998, along with Andrew Bowen and Mo Collins, as a featured member, and has since become the member with the longest tenure in the history of the show (10 seasons). In due time, he would wind up leaving a big mark on MADtv with his memorable characters and outrageous humor. One of these characters was Stuart Larkin, a tyke who's rather tall for his age, and is emotionally distraught after the divorce between his mother (played by Collins) and his father, who left on Tuesday. Along with The Vancome Lady (Nicole Sullivan), Lorraine (Mo Collins), Ms. Swan (Alex Borstein), Bunifa Latifa Halifa Sharifa Jackson (Debra Wilson), etc., Stuart became one of the most famous characters on the sketch variety show.
Aside from Stuart, McDonald impressed with other characters, such as randy film producer Marvin Tikvah, Cal State Fullerton student Rusty Miller, nasty-mouthed Clyde, Abercrombie & Fitch model Cougar, depressed tow truck Persian Mofaz, and Fightin' Ron Fraser.
McDonald impressed with a variety of impressions, including favorite Bill O'Reilly, Bob Barker, Dr. Phil McGraw, John Kerry, John Ramsey, and Maury Povich.
- Andra
- Bible Dude
- Chris Martin (Coldplay Parody "The Scientist")
- Cako
- Claude (The B.S.)
- Clyde (Literally)
- Conductor Clark (The Reading Caboose)
- Cougar (Abercrombie & Fitch)
- Dasher (Stick Chicks)
- Dominic Sandy (The Giant)
- Dr. Mark Hervy (Come On Down)
- Drunk Party Dad
- Dustin
- Francis Michael McCrovsky (Real **********ing Talk)
- Frank/Jack Caydel (This Cold House)
- Happy Folger
- Henry O'Malley (The O'Malleys)
- Dr.Gregory House (House)
- Hugh Strom (Handicap Helpers)
- Isadore Kruskal (7 A.M. Condo Report; The Silver Fox)
- Jim Cockhurtz (Trina)
- King Henry (The King Henry Show)
- Larry Felmer (Celebrity Obsessed)
- The Mannequin Killer, a serial murderer who attacks his victims by posing as a department store mannequin
- Marvin Tikvah
- Matthew Isaiah Leviticus (Bible Dude)
- Michael James Vander Beard as Tad (Pretty White Kids With Problems)
- Mofaz (The Depressed Persian Tow Truck Man)
- Mr. Baldac (Sony Neighbors)
- Patrick McCalister (Special Patrick)
- Ron Frasier (Fightin' Ron)
- Ron Goddard
- Rusty Miller
- Shawn Gidcomb (Floor Leader)
- Special Patrick ("Special Olympics")
- Stuart Larkin
- Titus Balsis (Holly Meadow Estates)
- Yarl (Hoppy Potty)
- Aaron Spelling
- Adam Sandler
- Adolf Hitler
- Al Gore
- Andra Stasko
- Anthony Edwards
- Barry Gibb
- Bill O'Reilly
- Bob Goen
- Bob Barker
- Bob Denver
- Bob Ross
- Brad Garrett
- Carmine Gotti Agnello
- Carson Daly
- Charlie Sheen
- Chris Burke
- Chris Columbus
- Chris Hansen
- Chris Martin
- Christopher Plummer
- Clint Eastwood
- Dick Cheney
- David Hasselhoff
- David Schwimmer
- Dick Van Dyke
- Dr. Phil McGraw
- Ed Smart
- Eddie Vedder
- Edward Norton
- Eric McCormack
- Freddie Prinze, Jr.
- Gary Condit
- Gray Davis
- Gavin MacLeod
- George Takei
- Howard K. Stern
- Howie Mandel
- Hugh Beaumont
- Hugh Grant
- Hugh Laurie (as his character Dr. Gregory House from the FOX medical drama "House, M.D.")
- Jack Coleman
- Jack Haley
- Jacques Chirac
- Jake Weber
- James Spader
- JC Chasez
- Jeb Bush
- Jeff Foxworthy
- Jeff Probst
- Jeremy Irons
- Jesus Christ
- Jim Nabors
- Joaquin Phoenix
- Joe Namath
- Joe Rogan
- John Edward
- John Kerry
- John Ramsey
- John Ritter
- Joe Simpson
- Linda Tripp
- Matt Groening
- Maury Povich
- Mel Gibson, and his "Crazy Mel" alter-ego
- Michael Richards
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Patrick Dempsey
- Paul Benedict
- Plácido Domingo
- Prince Charles
- Richard Schiff
- Rob Reiner
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Roy Uwe Ludwig Horn
- Santa Claus
- Sarah Jessica Parker
- Scott Hamilton
- Scott Peterson
- Simon Cowell
- Stephen Collins
- Steve Jobs
- Rob Larkin
- Terry O'Quinn
- Tim Gunn
- Tom Cavanagh
- Tony Sirico
- Trent Lott
- William Coors
- William Petersen
- "Look what I can do!" - Stuart Larkin
- "Doooonnn't" - Stuart Larkin
- "Let me do it" - Stuart Larkin
- "I'm in my dark place" - Stuart Larkin
- "This is my danger zone" - Stuart Larkin
- "I don't wanna say" - Stuart Larkin
- "IDIOTS!" - Larry Felmer
- "Come On!"- Marvin Tikvah
- "Heh-heh-heh-heh-heh-heh" - Marvin Tikvah
- "Absolutely Oprah, and Thank You Oprah!" - Dr. Phil
- "This is bulls**t" - Andra
- "I'm freaking out!" - Andra
- "I can't believe this!"- Andra
- "Sneaky-snakes!" - Sean Gidcomb
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Moonpie | Mitch Henderson | |
| 2007 | Scrubs : Episode 620 My Conventional Wisdom | Voice of Dr. Toilet | Also directed the same epiosde. |
| 2006 | MADtv | Various | He has been in 216 episodes |
| 2006 | Invader Zim | Voice- Robo-dad, Irken Crew Member, Electronic voice & Various Background Characters. | He voiced two 2001 episodes and two 2006 episodes |
| 2006 | 7th Heaven | Edward Jameson | He guest-starred in two 2005 eps and one 2006 ep. |
| 2005 | All Grown Up | Jason Matheny | |
| 2005 | Desperate Housewives | Steven | Episode 'Silly People' |
| 2005 | Fat Actress | Sam Rascal | He plays her agent |
| 2004 | Outing Riley | Andy | |
| 2003 | Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | Maitre D' | |
| 2003 | Clone High | Gandhi | |
| 2002 | Scrubs | Mike Davis | |
| 2002 | Austin Powers in Goldmember | Royal Guard (Only non-speaking role in trilogy) | |
| 2002 | Greg the Bunny | Leo | |
| 2002 | Slackers | Economics Professor | |
| 2001 | Passions | The Face in the Pool | |
| 2001 | Chump Change | Dack | |
| 1999 | Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | NATO Soldier who recognized Dr. Evil on The Jerry Springer Show | |
| 1999 | Banned in America: The World's Sexiest Commercials | Host | |
| 1998 | Richie Rich's Christmas Wish | Montgomery | |
| 1998 | Casper Meets Wendy | The Human Stretch | |
| 1998 | The Drew Carrey Show | Parking Attendant | |
| 1997 | Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | Security Guard Crushed by a Steam Roller (Revealed as "Steve" in a deleted scene) | |
| 1996 | Seinfeld | The Wig Master | |
| 1991 | Leprechaun 2 | Bar Owner who was killed by Leprachaun |
- Michael James McDonald at the Internet Movie Database
- Michael McDonald at Planet MADtv
- TvTome Page (includes filmography)
- Fansite dedicated to the comedian
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| Current Repetory Cast | Crista Flanagan • Daheli Hall • Keegan-Michael Key • Bobby Lee • Michael McDonald • Arden Myrin • Nicole Parker • Jordan Peele • Johnny Sanchez • Anjelah Johnson • Dan Oster Complete cast list |
| Seasons | One • Two • Three • Four • Five • Six • Seven • Eight • Nine • Ten • Eleven • Twelve • Thirteen |
| History | 1995–2000 • 2000–2005 • 2005–present |
| Recurring Sketches | The Lillian Verner Game Show • Oprah • Spishak • Real **********ing Talk • Jenny Jones Back in Time • Stuart Larkin MADtv recurring characters |