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Michael McDonald (actor)
Michael or Mike McDonald may refer to: * Michael McDonald (musician) (born 1952), American blue-eyed soul singer * Mike McDonald (footballer) (born 1950), footballer for Stoke City and a number of Scottish clubs * Mike McDonald (American football) (born 1958), American football player * Michael McDonald (costume designer) (born c. 1963), American costume designer *Michael McDonald (comedian) (born 1964), American actor-comedian *Michael McDonald (kickboxer) (born 1965), Canadian K-1 fighter * Michael McDonald (basketball) (born 1969), American basketball player * Michael McDonald (runner) (born 1975), Jamaican runner * Michael McDonald (poker player) (born 1989), Canadian poker player *Michael McDonald (MMA fighter) (born 1991), American mixed martial artist * Michael McDonald (rugby union) (born 1999), Australian rugby union player * Michael Cassius McDonald (1839–1907), American crime boss and political boss * Michael Phillip McDonald, Australian judge See also *Michael MacDona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McDonald (musician)
Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is an American singer, keyboardist and songwriter known for his distinctive, soulful voice and as a member of the bands the Doobie Brothers (1975–1982, 1987, 2019–present) and Steely Dan (1973–1974). McDonald wrote and sang several hit singles with the Doobie Brothers, including " What a Fool Believes", "Minute by Minute", and " Takin' It to the Streets." McDonald has also performed as a prominent backing vocalist on numerous recordings by artists including Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, and Kenny Loggins. McDonald's solo career consists of nine studio albums and a number of singles, including the 1982 hit "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". During his career, McDonald has collaborated with a number of other artists, including James Ingram, David Cassidy, Van Halen, Patti LaBelle, Lee Ritenour, the Winans, Aretha Franklin, the rock band Toto, Grizzly Bear, Joni Mitchell, and Thundercat. He has also recorded for televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike McDonald (footballer)
Michael Flynn McDonald (born 8 November 1950) was a footballer who played in The Football League for Stoke City as well as a number of Scottish clubs. Career McDonald was born in Glasgow and played with St Roch's and Clydebank before joining Stoke City in 1972. His transfer to Stoke came about when, in October 1972, Stoke's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks was involved in a near fatal car crash which left him blind in one eye and ended his top flight career. Manager Tony Waddington wanted Scotland international Bobby Clark to be his replacement but he failed to impress the Stoke board and the move fell through. So Instead Banks' understudy John Farmer was made first choice and McDonald was brought in as his back-up. He made just nine appearances for Stoke in two seasons and returned north of the border to Hibernian. He later went on to play for Berwick Rangers Berwick Rangers Football Club is a football team based in the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike McDonald (American Football)
Mike McDonald (born June 22, 1958) is a former professional American football player who played long snapper for nine seasons in the NFL.Lowery, Steve (25 September 1986)Mike McDonald's Back in a Snap : He Rejoins the Rams as Center for Punts and Kicks ''Los Angeles Times''(17 December 1992)Lions sign two centers to fill gaps ''Toledo Blade''Dufresne, Chris (4 August 1989)l LIFE'S A SNAP : McDonald, 31, Has Made Himself a Mini-Career With Rams as Long-Snapper ''Los Angeles Times'' He was first added to the roster of the Los Angeles Rams in late 1983, over three years after he had graduated from the University of Southern California, to fill in for the injured Doug Barnett.(29 December 1983)New Ram Reaps Playoff Benefits ''The New York Times'' References 1958 births Living people American football linebackers American football long snappers Los Angeles Rams players Detroit Lions players USC Trojans football players North Hollywood High School alumni Players of American foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McDonald (costume Designer)
Michael McDonald (born c. 1963) is an American costume designer who was nominated for both a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award in 2009 for his work on the Broadway revival of the musical '' Hair''. Early life and education McDonald was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania and is a 1981 graduate of William Allen High School. He attended Muhlenberg College in Allentown, where he took his first costume design course and subsequently worked on several of Muhlenberg's theatrical productions. Career In 1984, McDonald became involved in theatre at Allentown's Civic Theatre. In the early 1990s, he relocated to New York City, where he worked on productions including '' The Ride Down Mt. Morgan'' (Broadway, 2000), ''The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?'' (Broadway, 2002) and '' Take Me Out'' (Broadway, 2003). In 2009, his work on the Broadway revival of '' Hair'' earned him nominations for both the Tony Award for Best Costume Design and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Costume Design The Drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McDonald (comedian)
Michael James McDonald (born December 31, 1964) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and director. He is best known for starring in the sketch comedy show ''MADtv''. McDonald joined the show during the fourth season (1998) and remained in the cast until the end of the thirteenth and penultimate season, having become the longest-tenured cast member. Early life McDonald was born in Fullerton, California. He graduated from St. Juliana Catholic Elementary School in Fullerton, and later went to Servite High School in Anaheim, California, and graduated from the University of Southern California with a business degree. After college, a friend took McDonald to see an improv comedy show at The Groundlings Theater. McDonald quit his job at the bank and enrolled in The Groundlings improv program. He was a member of the troupe from 1992 to 1997. During that time, he was also involved in writing and directing films for Roger Corman. Later on, McDonald would guest star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McDonald (kickboxer)
Michael Anthony McDonald (born February 6, 1965) is a Canadian retired heavyweight kickboxing, kickboxer. Nicknamed "The Black Sniper", he is the former three-time K-1, K-1 USA Grand Prix Champion. Early life Michael was born in Birmingham to a Jamaican family, he was raised in Mandeville, Jamaica until age ten when his family later immigrated to Canada, he grew up in Edmonton, Alberta during his school years. While growing up Michael was active in a variety of sports including track and field, Canadian football, football, soccer, baseball and wrestling. At the age of 17 a friend introduced him to Muay Thai. K-1 career In 1996 Michael entered the K-1 fighting network and started to train with the 1992 Karate World Cup Champion, Andy Hug. He stayed with "Team Andy" for 3 years fighting in the K-1, K-1 Grand Prix throughout the world. In 2000 Michael stunned a crowd of 35,000 at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2000 in Fukuoka by winning a unanimous decision over the heavily favored Nicho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McDonald (basketball)
Michael Dewayne McDonald (born February 13, 1969) is a retired American basketball player. McDonald played college basketball for Utah Valley and New Orleans. He played one game in the NBA for the Charlotte Hornets. Career A 6'10" and center, McDonal played collegiately for Utah Valley State College (now Utah Valley University) and the University of New Orleans. In 1990–91, he averaged 12.3 points and 8.3 rebounds for Utah Valley. After sitting out a year due to his transfer, he averaged 4.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game for New Orleans as a junior in 1992-93. During his senior year in 1994-95, he averaged 11.1 points and 9.7 rebounds with 81 blocked shots. McDonald was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the second round pick (55th overall) in the 1995 NBA Draft. The Warriors traded his rights, as well as the rights to Dwayne Whitfield and Martin Lewis, and forwards Victor Alexander and Carlos Rogers, to the Toronto Raptors in a trade for B. J. Armstrong. Mc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McDonald (runner)
Michael L. McDonald (born 17 March 1975 in Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica) is a Jamaican runner who competed mainly in the 400 metres. Career He competed for Jamaica at the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, United States where he won the bronze medal in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay with his teammates Roxbert Martin, Greg Haughton and Davian Clarke. A brother of Beverly McDonald, he won a gold medal at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in the 4 × 400 metres relay event and broke the Commonwealth Games record. Notes Both at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics held in Athens, Greece, and at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics held in Sevilla, Spain, the Jamaica 4 × 400 team won originally the bronze medal, but the USA 4 × 400 team, which originally finished first in 4 × 400 m relay, was disqualified in 2008 due to Antonio Pettigrew Antonio Pettigrew (November 3, 1967 – August 10, 2010) was an American sprinter who specialized in the 400 meters. E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McDonald (poker Player)
Mike McDonald (born September 11, 1989) is a Canadian poker player. McDonald is the youngest person to win an event on the European Poker Tour (EPT) and the youngest person to win an event on the Epic Poker League (EPL). On July 11, 2014, McDonald is ranked #7 on the Global poker index (he ranked as high as #5 in April 2014). At 18 years of age, McDonald won the EPT German Open in Dortmund, Germany in February 2008 winning €933,600 ($1,370,161). Earlier in January the same year, he also won the A$1,000 PokerPro No Limit Hold'em preliminary event at the Aussie Millions and came runner up in another preliminary event. He has had numerous other notable finishes including a 5th-place finish in Dortmund in 2009, and a 3rd-place finish in Deauville on the European Poker Tour, as well as a 4th-place finish in Venice in 2009 on the World Poker Tour and a 6th-place finish in the $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha Six Handed event at the World Series of Poker The World Series of Poker (WS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McDonald (MMA Fighter)
Michael Robert McDonald (born January 15, 1991 in Modesto, California, United States) is a retired American mixed martial artist. McDonald competed in the Bantamweight division of the UFC, where he challenged for the interim UFC Bantamweight Championship at 22 years of age. He also competed in the Bantamweight division of Bellator MMA before retiring following another hand injury. A professional fighter since 2007, McDonald fought mostly in regional promotions in his home state of California before signing with Zuffa in 2010. Career Background McDonald started training in kickboxing at the age of ten, turned to mixed martial arts at 13, started his amateur career at 14, and turned professional at 16 in 2007. He also has two brothers who have professional careers in mixed martial arts. His older brother Justin Smitely is currently signed with Bellator MMA. He trains at Oakdale Mixed Martial Arts with the Last Stand Fight Team. McDonald graduated in 2009 from Grace M. Davis Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McDonald (rugby Union)
Michael McDonald (born 24 June 1999 in Republic of Ireland) is an Irish born Australian rugby union player who plays for Ulster in the United Rugby Championship. His playing position is scrum-half. He signed to the New South Wales Waratahs squad for the 2020 season. Ulster announced in July 2022 that McDonald would be joining them on a one year deal. He was selected for the Emerging Ireland squad for the Toyota Challenge The Toyota Challenge is a rugby union competition hosted in South Africa by the Cheetahs, a team sponsored by Toyota SA. The first tournament took place at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein between 13 November and 26 November 2021. In 2021, ... in South Africa in September 2022. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Cassius McDonald
Michael Cassius McDonald (1839 – August 9, 1907) was a crime boss, political boss, and businessman based out of Chicago. He is considered to have introduced organized crime to the city, and to have also established its first political machine. At the height of his power, he had influence over politicians of all levels in the state of Illinois. McDonald permanently settled in Chicago as an adult sometime after the American Civil War. McDonald ran gambling parlors in the city. As a crime boss, he developed a system in which he would guarantee the city's gambling dens and brothels protection from interference in exchange for payment. A Democrat, McDonald was involved in the city's politics, and, at his peak, wielded massive influence over it. McDonald was also involved in numerous business ventures. He was one of the principal figures behind the Lake Street Elevated Railroad Company, which built the Lake Street Elevated rapid transit line in Chicago. In the mid-1890s, McDonald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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