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Mac McDonald
A struggling American actor in London must navigate the cutthroat world of British television and film to prove his talent and escape typecasting as the "American guy.
In short · Acting since 1980, 5 decades active, 24 credits.
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Biography
Mac McDonald is an American actor known for his appearances in British television and film. He gained recognition for his role as Captain Hollister in the BBC series *Red Dwarf*. McDonald frequently portrays American characters in British TV shows and has appeared in several films, including *Aliens*, *Batman*, and *The Fifth Element*, all of which were shot in London.
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23 credits
Boris in the Forest(2015)
Merv Blanco
Film
Transsiberian(2008)
Minister
Film
Shooter(2007)
Police Captain
Film
Flyboys(2006)
Sheriff Detweiller
Film
Formula 51(2001)
Mr. Davidson
Film
The 51st State(2001)
Mr. Davidson
FilmShakespeare And Hathaway Private Investigators(2000)
Martin Mariner (1 Episode)
TV
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Phantom Train of Doom(1999)
Big Mac
Film
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Phantom Train of Doom(1999)
Big Mac
Film
Eddie Izzard: Glorious(1997)
Agent
Film
The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous(1997)
Elmer Winterton
TVOne For The Road(1995)
Lars
TV
The Glam Metal Detectives(1995)
Rolston Brocade
TV
There's No Business(1994)
Mort Clayton
Film
Hardware(1990)
Newscaster
Film
Batman(1989)
Goon
Film
Fellow Traveller(1989)
G-Man
Film
Red Dwarf(1988)
Captain Hollister
TV
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace(1987)
Marshall #2
Film
Aliens(1986)
Simpson
Film
Top Secret!(1984)
German Soldier
Film
The Empire Strikes Back(1980)
Rebel Pilot (uncredited)
Film
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back(1980)
Rebel Pilot
Film
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- Red Dwarf CommentariesSelf · 2020
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