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Podcast: The Collection with Brad Gilmore
Episode: Christopher McDonald, "The Last Rodeo"
Description: Christopher McDonald (born February 15, 1955) is an American actor renowned for his extensive career in film, television, and theater. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the arrogant golfer Shooter McGavin in the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore, a role he reprised in the 2025 sequel Happy Gilmore 2 . Born in New York City and raised in Romulus, New York, McDonald is one of seven children. He attended Hobart College, initially pursuing a pre-med major before discovering his passion for acting during his senior year. He further honed his craft at esteemed institutions such as the Stella Adler Acting Conservatory in New York...