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Michael McDonald is credited as an actor, film director and television director. Michael McDonald was born in Fullerton, California, United States on December 31, 1964. That works out to 61 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Servite High School and University of Southern California.
My Take
Michael McDonald is the kind of performer I respect precisely because he isn't a headline-grabber. Anchoring MADtv as its longest-tenured cast member across ten seasons is a feat of stamina that flashier comics rarely manage. A USC-educated Californian who chose the grind of sketch comedy, he clearly understands the craft from both sides of the camera, later directing and producing. I value that durability; comedy is brutal, and surviving a decade on a live sketch show takes discipline more than luck. He's the reliable engine of an ensemble, and those people deserve more credit than they get.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael McDonald
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・マクドナルド (コメディアン)
- Reading
- まいける・まくどなるど
- Born
- December 31, 1964 (age 61)
- Origin
- Fullerton, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film director / television director / film producer / television producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- Servite High School
- University
- University of Southern California
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://michaelmcdonald.biz/
- Xhttps://x.com/mcdonaldcomedy
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael%20McDonald%20(comedian)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4355538
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael McDonald born?
Born December 31, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Michael McDonald from?
Michael McDonald is from Fullerton, California, United States.
What does Michael McDonald do?
Michael McDonald works as actor, film director, television director, film producer, television producer.
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