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Neal McDonough Biography
Neal McDonough is an American actor who appears in the sci-fi film, The Shift in the role of The Benefactor. The Shift premiered on December 1, 2023. He is best known for his performance as Lieutenant Lynn “Buck” Compton in HBO’s Band of Brothers, Deputy District Attorney David McMorris on Boomtown, Tin Man in the Sci-Fi Channel’s Tin Man, and as Dave Williams in SN 5 of Desperate Housewives.
He has also made appearances in films like Star Trek: First Contact, Minority Report, Walking Tall, and in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films and TV series. Aside from Marvel, he has appeared in the DC Arrowverse where he played the role of Damien Darhk in Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, and The Flash. From 2014 to 2019, he played a big role in Suits for a number of seasons, and in 2019, starred as Malcolm Beck on Yellowstone.
Neal McDonough Height/How Tall Is He?
McDonough stands at a rough height of 6 feet and 0 inches.
Neal McDonough Age
McDonough is 58 years old. He was born on February 13, 1966, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Thus, he celebrates his birthday every February 13th.
Personal Life
Neal McDonough Family and Relatives
McDonough was born to Catherine Bushe and Frank McDonough in Dorchester, Massachusetts. They migrated from Ireland. His mother hails from County Tipperary while his father hails from County Galway. They raised him in Barnstable, Massachusetts in the Catholic faith. As a child, he was nicknamed Headster by his brothers due to his brothers’ teasing about the size of his head.
Gerard, one of his brothers, participated in the show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” where he walked away with $32,000 after he answered incorrectly to a $64,000 question. His other brother, John, previously worked as a writer for national newspapers and now instructs writing at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
Neal McDonough Spouse and Children
McDonough tied the knot with Ruvé Robertson in 2003. Together, they have five kids, Catherine Maggie, Morgan, London Jane, James Hamilton, and Clover Elizabeth. The couple met when he was filming Band of Brothers in the United Kingdom. Robertson is a South African model.
Patrick was born on November 28, 2005, and is 18 years old. Catherine was born on May 14, 2007, and is 17 years old. London was born on January 11, 2010, and is 14 years old. Clover was born on August 15, 2011, and is 12 years old. James was born on March 31, 2014, and is 10 years old.
Neal McDonough Education
McDonough attended Syracuse University after he completed his studies at Barnstable High School. While in college, he was initiated into the Sigma Chi fraternity. In 1988, he graduated with a Bachelor Of Fine Arts degree. He joined the institution because of its theater unit even though he received various college scholarships to play baseball. When he graduated, he furthered his training in classical theatre at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Professional Life
Neal McDonough Net Worth
McDonough has garnered a net worth ranging from $ 5 million to $ 15 million during his successful career as an actor.
Neal McDonough Career
McDonough received the Best Actor Dramalogue for “Away Alone” in 1991. Since then, he has appeared in numerous TV shows and films like Band of Brothers, Boomtown, Star Trek: First Contact, Minority Report, and The Hitcher. He played the role of Dave Williams in SN 5 of Desperate Housewives and in 2004, starred in Medical Investigation SN 1.
In 1996, McDonough provided a voice-over for Bruce Banner in The Incredible Hulk for 2 seasons. He recurred his role as Bruce in the video game, The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. He was scheduled to appear in ABC’s Scoundrel, however, he was let go for his refusal to act in sexual scenes in respect to his Catholic faith and respect for his wife.
2010 to present;
McDonough played the role of Jesus in “The Truth & Life Dramatized Audio New Testament Bible.” In 2011, he played the role of Timothy “Dum Dum” Dugan in Captain America: The First Avenger. Also, he recurred his role in Captain America: Super Soldier. Since then, he recurred his role four times in the films, Agent Carter SN 1, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter in 2015, and What If…? In 2012, he had a recurring role as Robert Quarles in FX’s Justified. Next, he starred in the role of Parker, a police chief, in TNT’s Mob City.
McDonough earned a feature in a Poolside commercial for the Cadillac ELR hybrid electric car during the 2014 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on NBC. The following year, he appeared as Damien Darhk in DC’s Arrows SN 4. In 2021, he portrayed President Dwight D. Eisenhower on American Horror Story SN 10. In the same year, he starred as Dr. William Birkin in Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. McDonough appeared as a guest artist and narrator at the 2022 yearly Tabernacle Choir Christmas Program.
McDonough is predominantly known for portraying hostile characters, a choice he makes deliberately to sidestep scenes involving intimate content, aligning with his religious beliefs and commitment to his spouse.
Video Games
Aside from acting, he has provided voiceovers for games. For instance, he voiced Bruce Banner in the game, The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. In 2009, he voiced Admiral Travis Payton in Rogue Warrior. In 2011, McDonough voiced Timothy ‘Dum Dum’ Dugan in the video game, Captain America: Super Soldier. Further, he voiced The Flash, Damian Wayne / Nightwing, and Regime Soldier #2 in Injustice: Gods Among Us. In 2015, he voiced Astroblast in Skylanders: SuperChargers and Jack Vincent in Call of Duty: Black Ops III.
Neal McDonough Religion/Is He Catholic?
McDonough is a committed follower of the Catholic faith. He shared that he encountered challenges due to his religious beliefs, such as being terminated from a role for declining to participate in intimate scenes in 2010, out of consideration for his Catholic convictions and commitment to his wife. Following this setback, he experienced a period of professional stagnation until the opportunity to feature in “Justified” came his way.
McDonough attributes his achievements to his unwavering faith in God and trust in His plan. Expressing gratitude for a steadfast connection with God from his youth, McDonough emphasized the priority he places on his relationship with God and his family over his own interests.
Is He Mormon?
No, McDonough is not Mormon rather he is a Catholic Christian.
Neal McDonough Eyes
McDonough has light bold blue eyes.
Neal McDonough Albino/Ethnicity
McDonough is of Irish descent. He is not albino but has a pale skin tone.
Neal McDonough 1990
In 1990, McDonough appeared in Darkman where he played the role of Dockworker #2. He received the Best Actor Dramalogue for Away Alone” in 1991. Next, he appeared in Angels in the Outfield, Three Wishes, Star Trek: First Contact, Fire Down Below, A Perfect Little Man, and Ravenous.
Movies and TV Shows
Neal McDonough Boomtown
From 2002 to 2003, McDonough starred in the role of David McNorris, an L.A. Deputy D.A., in Boomtown for 24 episodes. After the son of a powerful Hollywood producer becomes the main suspect in a murder, David aids his escape prosecution to increase his chances of becoming District Attorney. However, his deals fall through, leading to the breakdown of his marriage and propelling David to start abusing alcohol.
Neal McDonough Tin Man
McDonough starred in the role of Wyatt Cain/Tin Man in the film, Tin Man. Known as “Tin Man” due to the tin-made police badges he wears as a law enforcement officer, he faced punishment for resisting Az and was confined in an iron suit.
Neal McDonough Captain America
In 2011, McDonough voiced Timothy ‘Dum Dum’ Dugan in the video game, Captain America: Super Soldier. Timothy works as an officer of S.H.I.E.L.D. and is one of the most skilled members of Nick Fury’s team. Additionally, he gained renown for his exceptional skill in rifle marksmanship and his distinctive use of bowler hats.
Neal McDonough Band Of Brothers
In 2001, McDonough played the role of First Lieutenant Lynn “Buck” Compton in HBO’s Band of Brothers for 8 episodes. Compton worked as a prosecutor, and California Court of Appeal judge, and served the Los Angeles Police Department. During World War II, he a commissioned officer position within E Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, and the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army.
Neal McDonough Desperate Housewives
From 2008 to 2009, McDonough starred in the role of Dave Williams in the series, Desperate Housewives for 24 episodes. Dave debuts in season 5 as a motivational speaker and the third husband of Eddie Britt. He comes to Wisteria Lane with a carefully devised plan for revenge which he seeks to avenge his deceased family. In 2008, he received a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series nomination for his performance in the film.
Neal McDonough Football Movie/Greater
In 2016, McDonough played the role of Marty Burlsworth in the sports film, Greater. Marty struggles to understand why God would claim the life of his brother, Brandon, just as he was on the verge of NFL stardom. This skepticism is mirrored by a stranger known as The Farmer, who works to intensify Marty’s feelings of anger.
Neal McDonough Homestead
McDonough played the role of Jason Ross in the film, Homestead. Jason is a wealthy doomsday prepper. The film follows the struggle for Jason’s complex doomsday compound between the military inclinations of its experienced operators and the traditional values of the families residing in it amid a rapid breakdown of societal order.
Neal McDonough Justified
McDonough played the role of Robert Quarles in the crime drama, Justified for 13 episodes. Quarles debuts in season 3 in the episode, “The Gunfighter.” He works as a lieutenant of the Tonin Crime Family based in Detroit and travels to Kentucky to collect a debt owed by Emmitt Arnett. Further, his father, Theo Tonin sends him to be his eyes.
With the help of Yvette, he disrupts Arnett’s efforts to gather the required payment. In the conclusion of the episode, he kills both Arnett and Yvette with the aim of taking control of Arnett’s territory. His plan involves creating fraudulent documents to pass for a lawful oxycontin supplier, intending to divert half of the drugs to Detroit for resale.
For his performance, he earned a nomination for a Critics Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Also, he received Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Television Film.
Neal McDonough Angels In The Outfields
In 1994, McDonough starred in the role of Whit Bass in the family sports drama, Angels In The Outfields. Bass serves as a pitcher for the Angels. He recurred his role as Whit in 2015 in If Angels In The Outfield Happened For Real (30 For 30 Parody).
Neal McDonough The Shift
McDonough will appear in the sci-fi film, The Shift in the role of The Benefactor. The Shift premiered on December 1, 2023. The film’s narrative revolves around Kevin, placed in a dystopian setting, where he encounters a mysterious figure named “The Benefactor.” The Benefactor presents him with challenges as Kevin strives to shift realities and reunite with the woman he loves. In the film, he will star alongside his fellow actors and actresses including;
- Kristoffer Polaha
- Rose Reid
- Sean Astin
- Elizabeth Tabish
- John Billingsley
- Jason Marsden
- Nolan North
- Emily Rose
- Paras Patel
- Jordan Walker Ross
Neal McDonough Suits
From 2014 to 2019, McDonough starred in the role of Sean Cahill in the legal TV drama, Suits. Cahill serves as a prosecutor at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He debuts in season 4 of the series. Originally tasked with investigating Pearson Specter on the advice of his friend and superior, Eric Woodall, Cahill shifts his focus after learning about Woodall’s corruption from Harvey Specter and Mike Ross.
Rather than prosecuting them, Cahill becomes a dependable ally for Harvey and Mike. Together, they collaborate to take down Charles Forstman, and Cahill plays a crucial role in facilitating an early release for Mike following his conviction for fraud.
Neal McDonough Star Trek
In 1996, McDonough played the role of Lieutenant Hawk in Star Trek: First Contact. A male individual and part of the human species, Hawk worked as a Starfleet officer during the 24th century. By the year 2373, he held the position of lieutenant and was designated as the conn officer on the USS Enterprise-E. In this role, he operated the ship’s controls from the bridge and played a role in the Battle of Sector 001.
Neal McDonough Other Films and TV Shows
During his career, McDonough has starred in a couple of movies and TV shows such as;
- Minority Report
- They Call Him Sasquatch
- The Guardian
- Flags of Our Fathers
- Falcon Rising
- Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist
- Holiday Twist
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
- Mob City
- Martial Law
- Altered Carbon
- The 100
- Boomtown
- Legends of Tomorrow
- Van Helsing
- Project Blue Book
- 9-1-1: Lone Star
Neal McDonough Social Media
McDonough has active social media platforms i.e. Instagram. He has a following of over 286K on Instagram.