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Neal McDonough was born on February 13, 1966 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States. Neal McDonough is a screenwriter, character actor and film actor. That works out to 60 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Barnstable High School and Syracuse University.
My Take
Neal McDonough is one of those actors Hollywood quietly depends on to make everything feel dangerous, and honestly he deserves way more credit for it. The guy grew up in Dorchester — one of Boston's toughest neighborhoods — and went on to study at Syracuse University, so there's real substance behind those piercing blue eyes that have become basically his signature calling card. Whether he's playing Buck Compton in Band of Brothers, the slick menace of Fletcher in Minority Report, or absolutely chewing scenery as Damien Darhk in Arrow, he commits fully every single time. The fact that he also writes screenplays tells you he's not just showing up for a paycheck — he actually understands story. Hollywood has typecast him as a villain, and I get why, but part of me wishes the industry would let him stretch more, because the craft is clearly there.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Neal McDonough
- Name (Japanese)
- ニール・マクドノー
- Reading
- にーる・まくどのー
- Born
- February 13, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- actor / screenwriter / character actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Barnstable High School
- University
- Syracuse University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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 Neal McDonough born?
Born February 13, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Neal McDonough from?
Neal McDonough is from Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Neal McDonough do?
Neal McDonough works as actor, screenwriter, character actor, film actor, television actor.
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