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Michael McDonald Wiki Biography
Michael McDonald was born on 12 February 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri USA, of Irish descent. Michael is a singer, songwriter, and record producer, probably best known for being a part of The Doobie Brothers band, but he’s also had a very successful solo career, as well as collaborating with various artists. All his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Michael McDonald? As of mid-2016, sources estimate a net worth that is at $40 million, mostly earned through a successful career in the music industry. He’s won five Grammy Awards and has also recorded music for film soundtracks. All of these have ensured the current position of his wealth.
Michael attended McCluer High School, and during his time there, played for various local bands such as the Reebtoors, and the Majestics. In 1970, while playing for a group called Blue, his talents were discovered and it led him to move to Los Angeles, pursuing a career in music.
One of his first major opportunities arose when he became part of the touring group of Steely Dan. He became a backup and lead vocalist – one of his most notable recordings was on the album entitled “Katy Lied”. He continued to be heard on albums such as “Aja” and “The Royal Scam”. Despite other commitments later in his career, he continued making music with Steely Dan until 1980.
In 1975 Michael joined the rock band called The Doobie Brothers, initially as a replacement, but he soon became the permanent lead vocalist of the band, helping create songs such as “Minute by Minute”, “What a Fool Believes” and “Little Darling”. Many of their songs would become hits, and the song “What a Fool Believes” even won a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1980. During this time, McDonald collaborated with other artists as a songwriter, vocalist and keyboardist, such as Kenny Loggins and Toto. Eventually, The Doobie Brothers would go on their last tour and Michael would then embark on his solo career.
He released his first solo album in 1982 entitled “If That’s What It Takes”, including songs such as “I Gotta Try” and “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)”. In the coming years he would continue to work with other artists, mostly as a songwriter or guest performer. Three years after his debut solo album, he released “No Lookin’ Back” which he co-produced; this also marked the first time that he had taken part in writing all the tracks. He had a few high charting songs including “On My Own” which featured Patti Labelle, and his career continued with collaborations in between album releases. He released “Take it to Heart” in 1990, with the title song becoming very popular. He then started to do songs for films including “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut”, but also released a few more Grammy nominated albums during the 2000s, such as “Motown” and “Soul Speak”.
Recently, Michael was seen as a part of “30 Rock”, and continues to make music around the country. He also reunited with The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan for a few tours.
For his personal life, Michael McDonald is married to singer Amy Holland since 1983, and they have two children. They currently reside in Santa Barbara.
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Michael McDonald Quick Info
Net Worth | $40 Million |
Date Of Birth | February 12, 1952 |
Place Of Birth | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
Height | 1.77 m |
Profession | Singer |
Education | McCluer High School |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Amy Holland |
Children | Dylan McDonald, Scarlett McDonald |
Siblings | Kathy McDonald, Maureen McDonald |
https://www.facebook.com/TheMichaelMcDonald | |
https://twitter.com/mike___mcdonald | |
Google+ | https://plus.google.com/104937797444915449486 |
MySpace | https://myspace.com/michaelmcdonald |
IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0567912/ |
Awards | Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instruments And Vocals, I Keep Forgettin’, On My Own, Sweet Freedom, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, Clearwater, FL, USA, Atlanta, GA, United States |
Music Groups | The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, The Dukes of September, I Keep Forgettin’, On My Own, Sweet Freedom, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, Clearwater, FL, USA, Atlanta, GA, United States, The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, The Dukes of September |
Nominations | Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, Grammy Award for Best R&B Song, Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, I Keep Forgettin’, On My Own, Sweet Freedom, Fort Laud… |
Movies | The Heat, Spy, Austin Powers in Goldmember, The Crazysitter, Leprechaun 2, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, Revenge of the Red Baron, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation, Hideaway, A Bucket of Blood, Outing Riley, Moonpie, Roach Approach: The Mane E… |
TV Shows | Mad TV, Clone High, The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper, Mad TV, Clone High, The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper |
Michael McDonald Important Facts
- Ran, with Patrick Warburton, on the same high school cross country team (Servite HS, Anaheim).
- He is the longest-running cast member of MADtv (1995).
- was a kindergarten aide before becoming a comedian
- Has a cameo in every Austin Powers movie.
- Was a part of the comedy improv group Groundlings in LA
Michael McDonald Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
---|---|---|---|---|
The Loud House | 2016 | TV Series | Howard | Actor |
Ghostbusters | 2016 | Jonathan the Theater Manager | Actor | |
The Boss | 2016 | Bryce Crean | Actor | |
Spy | 2015 | Patrick | Actor | |
Newsreaders | 2015 | TV Series | James Jordan | Actor |
Minutes | 2014 | Short | John Feldman | Actor |
Community | 2014 | TV Series | Insurance Man | Actor |
Web Therapy | 2012-2013 | TV Series | Ben Tomlund | Actor |
The Heat | 2013/I | Julian | Actor | |
Save Me | 2013 | TV Series | Randall | Actor |
Web Therapy | 2010-2013 | TV Series | Ben Tomlund | Actor |
House of Lies | 2013 | TV Series | Carl Criswell | Actor |
Cougar Town | 2011 | TV Series | Wayne Gibbons | Actor |
Rita Rocks | 2009 | TV Series | Rob Boone | Actor |
Reaper | 2009 | TV Series | Mr. Elliott Sprong | Actor |
Head Case | 2009 | TV Series | Stanley | Actor |
Scrubs | 2001-2009 | TV Series | Mike Davis / Dr. Toilet | Actor |
Kath & Kim | 2009 | TV Series | Neil | Actor |
Pushing Daisies | 2009 | TV Series | Galveston Gus | Actor |
Hannah Montana | 2008 | TV Series | Chef Duncan Keats | Actor |
My Boys | 2008 | TV Series | Paul | Actor |
MADtv | 1998-2008 | TV Series | Various / Host / Capt. Von Trapp / … | Actor |
Lovespring International | 2006 | TV Series | Drake | Actor |
Desperate Housewives | 2006 | TV Series | Steven | Actor |
7th Heaven | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Edward Jameson | Actor |
Moonpie | 2006 | Mitch Henderson | Actor | |
Fat Actress | 2005 | TV Series | Sam Rascal | Actor |
If Dad Only Knew | 2004 | Andy | Actor | |
Invader ZIM | 2001-2003 | TV Series | RoboDad Irken Crew Member Electronic Voice … |
Actor |
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star | 2003 | Maitre D’ | Actor | |
Clone High | 2002-2003 | TV Series | Gandhi | Actor |
All Grown Up | 2003 | TV Movie | Actor | |
Austin Powers in Goldmember | 2002 | Royal Guard | Actor | |
Greg the Bunny | 2002 | TV Series | Leo Cornelli | Actor |
Slackers | 2002 | Economics Professor | Actor | |
Passions | 2001 | TV Series | The Face In The Pool | Actor |
Chump Change | 2000 | Dack (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | 1999 | NATO Soldier | Actor | |
Ri¢hie Ri¢h’s Christmas Wish | 1998 | Video | Montgomery (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
Casper Meets Wendy | 1998 | Video | Spike-Stretch (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
The Drew Carey Show | 1998 | TV Series | The Parking Attendant | Actor |
Just Shoot Me! | 1998 | TV Series | Reg | Actor |
Casper: A Spirited Beginning | 1997 | Video | Sarcastic Protester (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | 1997 | Henchman Flattened by Steamroller (uncredited) | Actor | |
NewsRadio | 1997 | TV Series | Lee | Actor |
Ellen | 1997 | TV Series | The Guy | Actor |
Carnosaur 3: Primal Species | 1996 | Police Officer Wilson (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
Baby Face Nelson | 1996 | Reporter (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
Seinfeld | 1995-1996 | TV Series | Jesse / Player #2 | Actor |
Criminal Hearts | 1996 | Video | Tierney | Actor |
Night Stand | 1995-1996 | TV Series | Ray | Actor |
Bloodfist VII: Manhunt | 1995 | Video | Running Officer (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
A Bucket of Blood | 1995 | TV Movie | Dancer (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
Twisted Love | 1995 | Stoned Kid (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
Virtual Seduction | 1995 | TV Movie | Disoriented Man (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
Sawbones | 1995 | TV Movie | Prostitute (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
Hideaway | 1995 | Young Cop | Actor | |
Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero | 1995 | Video | Corey (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
Carnosaur 2 | 1995 | Evac. Team Pilot (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
The Crazysitter | 1994 | Mr. Smith (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
In the Heat of Passion II: Unfaithful | 1994 | Bartender (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
No Dessert, Dad, Till You Mow the Lawn | 1994 | Evil Hypnotist (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love | 1994 | TV Movie | Party Guest (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
The Unborn II | 1994 | Welfare Worker #1 | Actor | |
Leprechaun 2 | 1994 | Waiter (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
Revenge of the Red Baron | 1994 | Psychiatrist (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
Bloodfist V: Human Target | 1994 | Video | Jewelry Store Manager (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
The John Larroquette Show | 1993 | TV Series | Phil | Actor |
Family Matters | 1993 | TV Series | Manager | Actor |
Full Contact | 1993 | uncredited | Actor | |
Bloodfist IV: Die Trying | 1992 | Video | Newscaster (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation | 1992 | TV Movie | Disc Jockey (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
Final Judgement | 1992 | Video | Rainy (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor |
Body Waves | 1992 | Squirrely (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
Dance with Death | 1992 | Henry (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
In the Heat of Passion | 1992 | Nick (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
Uncaged | 1991 | Clean Cut John (as Michael James McDonald) | Actor | |
Brooklyn Nine-Nine | 2014-2016 | TV Series 7 episodes | Director | |
Superstore | 2016 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
The Good Place | 2016 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
Mike & Molly | 2014-2016 | TV Series 21 episodes | Director | |
Grandfathered | 2016 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
Cougar Town | 2009-2015 | TV Series 28 episodes | Director | |
Benched | 2014 | TV Series 2 episodes | Director | |
Surviving Jack | 2014 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
Mixology | 2014 | TV Series 2 episodes | Director | |
The Michael J. Fox Show | 2014 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
Men at Work | 2014 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
Enlisted | 2014 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) | 2013 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
Save Me | 2013 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 | 2013 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
2 Broke Girls | 2013 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
Scrubs | 2007-2010 | TV Series 5 episodes | Director | |
MADtv | TV Series 6 episodes, 2004 – 2008 segment director – 4 episodes, 2007 – 2009 | Director | ||
7th Heaven | 2006 | TV Series 1 episode | Director | |
A Bucket of Blood | 1995 | TV Movie as Michael James McDonald | Director | |
The Crazysitter | 1994 | as Michael James McDonald | Director | |
Agatha | 2015 | TV Movie executive producer | Producer | |
Beautiful People | 2012 | TV Movie executive producer | Producer | |
Cougar Town | TV Series consulting producer – 23 episodes, 2009 – 2010 supervising producer – 21 episodes, 2010 – 2011 co-executive producer – 10 episodes, 2012 | Producer | ||
Michael McDonald: Model Citizen | 2010 | TV Movie executive producer | Producer | |
Kumite | 2000 | co-producer | Producer | |
Beautiful People | 2012 | TV Movie creator | Writer | |
Cougar Town | 2010-2012 | TV Series written by – 3 episodes | Writer | |
Michael McDonald: Model Citizen | 2010 | TV Movie written by | Writer | |
MADtv | TV Series writer – 25 episodes, 1998 – 1999 written by – 2 episodes, 2005 | Writer | ||
Alien Avengers II | 1998 | TV Movie as Michael James McDonald | Writer | |
Alien Avengers | 1997 | TV Movie as Michael James McDonald | Writer | |
A Bucket of Blood | 1995 | TV Movie as Michael James McDonald | Writer | |
The Crazysitter | 1994 | as Michael James McDonald | Writer | |
Revenge of the Red Baron | 1994 | written by – as Michael James McDonald | Writer | |
Welcome to the Basement | 2016 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Beverly Hills, 90210 | 1992 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Body Waves | 1992 | writer: “Goo Boyz Rap”, “Good Advice” | Soundtrack | |
The Crazysitter | 1994 | second unit director – as Michael James McDonald | Assistant Director | |
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | 1997 | stunts – as Michael James McDonald | Stunts | |
Home & Family | 2016 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2013 | TV Series | Himself – Comedian | Self |
Chelsea Lately | 2013 | TV Series | Himself – Round Table | Self |
Red Eye w/Tom Shillue | 2011-2013 | TV Series | Himself – Guest Panelist | Self |
Hollywood Uncensored with Sam Rubin | 2012 | TV Series | Himself – Panelist | Self |
Michael McDonald: Model Citizen | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself | Self |
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List | 2005-2009 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
MADtv | 2009 | TV Series | Himself – Special Guest | Self |
Talkshow with Spike Feresten | 2006 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Pyramid | 2003 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Heroes of Comedy: Women on Top | 2003 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself | Self |
Hollywood Squares | 2002 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
The Teen Choice Awards 2002 | 2002 | TV Special | Himself – Presenter (as Michael James McDonald) | Self |
The 2001 Billboard Music Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself | Self |
Banned in America: The World’s Sexiest Commercials | 1999 | TV Special | Host | Self |
Instant Comedy with the Groundlings | 1998 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Stand Up America | 1987 | TV Series | Himself | Self |
Lego Dimensions | 2015 | Video Game | Jonathan the Theater Manager (uncredited) | Archive Footage |
MADtv | 2009 | TV Series | Various | Archive Footage |
Michael McDonald Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2005 | WGA Award (TV) | Writers Guild of America, USA | Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) – Series | MADtv (1995) | Won |
2004 | WGA Award (TV) | Writers Guild of America, USA | Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) – Series | MADtv (1995) | Won |
2005 | WGA Award (TV) | Writers Guild of America, USA | Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) – Series | MADtv (1995) | Nominated |
2004 | WGA Award (TV) | Writers Guild of America, USA | Comedy/Variety (Including Talk) – Series | MADtv (1995) | Nominated |