Michael McDonald: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 34
- on screen
- 1980–2024
- box office
- $270M
- average score
- 63
Michael McDonald's Career in Numbers
Michael McDonald's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael McDonald works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Watchers II (1990) to Mother of the Bride (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Michael McDonald Movies by Decade
- 1990s 22
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 3
- 2020s 1
The 1990s were Michael McDonald's busiest decade, with 22 films.
Michael McDonald Movies by Genre
- Comedy 5
- Action 5
- Horror 5
- Thriller 3
- Crime 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Drama 2
- Animation 1
- Fantasy 1
- Family 1
Comedy is the genre Michael McDonald has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of action (5).
Michael McDonald Career Milestones
- First film
- Watchers II 1990
- Biggest box office hit
- The Heat $230M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus Movie Echo Score 91
- Newest film
- Mother of the Bride 2024
Michael McDonald Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Michael McDonald is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Michael McDonald Movies as an Actor
28- 2024
Mother of the Bride as Clay · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 40 - 2019
Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus as Robo-Dad (voice) · Animation Movie Echo Score: 91 - 2018
The Happytime Murders as Ronovan Scargle · Action Worldwide box office: $27.5M Movie Echo Score: 37 - 2013
The Heat Action Worldwide box office: $230M - 2005
Confessions of an Action Star as Raymond Fischer · Action - 2004
Outing Riley as Andy · Comedy - 1998
Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish as Montgomery · Fantasy - 1998
Casper Meets Wendy as Spike-Stretch · Family - 1996
Carnosaur 3: Primal Species as Police Officer Wilson · Horror - 1996
Criminal Hearts as Tierney · Crime - 1995
A Bucket of Blood as Dancer · Horror - 1995
Twisted Love as Stoned Kid · Thriller - 1995
Virtual Seduction as Disoriented Man · Sci-Fi - 1995
Hideaway as Young Cop · Drama Worldwide box office: $12.2M - 1995
Carnosaur 2 as Evac. Team Pilot · Horror - 1995
Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero as Corey · Action - 1994
The Crazysitter as Mr. Smith · Comedy - 1994
Revenge of the Red Baron as Psychiatrist · Horror - 1994
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds In Love Comedy - 1994
The Unborn II as Welfare Worker #1 · Horror - 1994
Bloodfist V: Human Target as Jewelry Store Manager · Thriller - 1992
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying as Newscaster · Action - 1992
Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation as Disc Jockey · Tv movie - 1992
Final Judgement as Rainy · Thriller - 1992
Body Waves as Squirrely · Comedy - 1992
Dance with Death as Henry · Crime - 1991
Uncaged as Clean Cut John · Drama - 1990
Watchers II as Animal Rights Activist (uncredited) · Sci-Fi
Michael McDonald in Documentaries & Specials
6- 2024
Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2012
The Doobie Brothers - Let The Music Play as Self · Music - 2010
Michael McDonald: Model. Citizen. as Self · Comedy - 1999
Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja as Self · Music - 1982
Night of 100 Stars as Self · Comedy - 1980
No Nukes as Self (with the Doobie Brothers) · Music
Who Michael McDonald Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Michael McDonald shares the most films with. Melissa McCarthy comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Will Ferrell (2).
Michael McDonald: Questions & Answers
How many movies Michael McDonald has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Michael McDonald been in?
Michael McDonald is credited on 34 films, from 1980 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Michael McDonald's highest-grossing movie?
The Heat (2013) is Michael McDonald's biggest box office hit, with $230M worldwide, ahead of The Happytime Murders (2018) ($27.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael McDonald's movies have made $270M.
Michael McDonald's biggest hits What is the best Michael McDonald movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael McDonald's best-rated film is Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus (2019) with a score of 91, followed by Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary (2024) (85).
Best Michael McDonald movies, ranked What is Michael McDonald's newest movie?
The most recent film on Michael McDonald's filmography is Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary (2024), in the role of Self.
Who does Michael McDonald work with most often?
Michael McDonald shares the most films with Melissa McCarthy (2 films), Will Ferrell (2 films) and Lisa Kudrow (2 films).
The Best Michael McDonald Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 34 credits.
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