Neal McDonough
Neal McDonough | |
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 McDonough at the William S. Paley Center, Beverly Hills, California, April 2009 | |
| Born | February 13, 1966 Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Other names | Neil McDonough |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse(s) | Ruvé Robertson (2003–present; 4 children) |
Neal P. McDonough[1] (born February 13, 1966) is an American film, television and voice actor.
Career
In 1991, McDonough won the Best Actor Dramalogue for "Away Alone". McDonough has made many television and film appearances since then, including Band of Brothers, Boomtown, Star Trek: First Contact, Minority Report and The Hitcher. McDonough played Dave Williams on the fifth season of Desperate Housewives.[2] He also starred in the lead role on 2004 medical drama Medical Investigation for its one full season.
McDonough was set to star in the ABC dramedy Scoundrels[3] but was fired for refusing to do sex scenes for the show. He credits his family and his Catholic faith for his decision.[4]
McDonough portrays the role of "Jesus" in "The Truth & Life Dramatized audio New Testament Bible," a 22-hour, celebrity-voiced, fully dramatized audio New Testament which uses the Catholic edition of the RSV.
In 2012 McDonough had a recurring role in the third season of FX's Justified as Robert Quarles, a Detroit gangster with a troubled past. He was cast as Police Chief Parker in Frank Darabont's TNT pilot L.A. Noir.
Personal life
McDonough was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the son of Catherine (née Bushe) and Frank McDonough, motel owners who emigrated from Ireland, with his mother coming from County Tipperary and his father from County Galway.[5][6] McDonough was raised Roman Catholic.[7][8] He grew up in Barnstable, Massachusetts, graduated from Barnstable High School, and attended Syracuse University, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1988. His roommate in college was Brett Pollock, current broadcaster for the Omaha Storm Chasers of the Pacific Coast League. McDonough frequently appeared as "Captain Laser", inspiring young students to bring their studies to completion. From there, McDonough trained for a short time at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).
McDonough is married to Ruvé Robertson, with whom he has a son, Morgan "Little Buck"[9] Patrick (born November 2005), and three daughters, Catherine Maggie (born May 14, 2007), London Jane (born January 11, 2010), and Clover Elizabeth (born August 15, 2011).[10][11]
Filmography
Film
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Television
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Other appearances
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References
- ^ "OBITUARY Catherine McDonough, owned hotel & store, 66". Boston Herald. July 10, 1993.
- ^ Neal McDonough Moving to "Housewives", Hollywood Reporter, June 27, 2008
- ^ "Desperate Housewives" Alums Get TV Roles, Hollywood Reporter, February 21, 2010
- ^ No Sex Please, I'm Neal McDonough...
- ^ Neal McDonough Biography (1966–)
- ^ Drew, April (2006). "McDonough Stars in The Guardian". IrishAbroad. Retrieved 2007-01-20.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "'Housewives' Catholic star Neal McDonough fired, refused sex scenes". www.IrishCentral.com.
- ^ Thompson, Paul (April 1, 2010). "Former Desperate Housewives star Neal McDonough 'fired from TV series for refusing to film sex scenes". www.dailymail.co.uk. London.
- ^ McLellan, Dennis (February 29, 2012). "Lynn D. 'Buck' Compton dies at 90; judge also known for WWII service". L.A. Times.
- ^ "Desperate Housewives' Neal McDonough Welcomes Baby Girl". TVGuide.com.
- ^ Neal McDonough Welcomes Daughter Clover Elizabeth – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com
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