Neal McDonough

Acclaimed Actor

American Actor / Producer / Director

Born: February 13, 1966 | Age: 58 | Height: 6'0" (1.83 m)

Film Television Voice Acting

Professional Insight: Neal McDonough is known for his intense blue-eyed stare and often plays military officers, villains, or authoritative figures in both film and television.

Biography

1Early Life

Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, McDonough graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

2Career Beginnings

Started his career with minor TV roles before landing significant parts in films like "Star Trek: First Contact" and "Minority Report."

3Breakthrough

Gained widespread recognition for his role as Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton in HBO's "Band of Brothers" (2001).

4Personal Life

Married to Ruvé Robertson since 2003, with whom he has five children. Known for his strong Christian faith.

Interesting Fact: McDonough refuses to do sex scenes in films due to his personal beliefs, which has reportedly cost him some roles in Hollywood.

Notable Works

1Band of Brothers (2001)

Portrayed Lt. Lynn "Buck" Compton in this acclaimed HBO miniseries about Easy Company during WWII.

2Justified (2011-2015)

Played the villain Robert Quarles in season 3 of this FX crime drama series.

3Yellowstone (2021-2022)

Appeared as Malcolm Beck in the Paramount Network's popular western drama.

4Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Played Timothy "Dum Dum" Dugan, a member of the Howling Commandos.

Recent Projects

1The Shift (2023)

Played The Benefactor in this faith-based sci-fi film.

2Blue Mountain State (2010-2011)

Portrayed Coach Marty Daniels in this Spike TV comedy series.

3DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2021)

Played Damien Darhk in this Arrowverse series.

4Voice Acting

Voiced characters in video games like Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Batman: Arkham Knight.

Career Note: McDonough has appeared in over 100 film and television productions, demonstrating remarkable versatility across genres.