Christopher McDonald (booking agent)

Christopher McDonald (born November 21, 1976)[citation needed] in an American talent booker and Emmy awarded[dubiousdiscuss] producer.[1][2][3]

Christopher McDonald
Born (1976-11-21) November 21, 1976 (age 47)
Washington DC
EducationEmerson College (BS)
Occupations
  • Producer
  • Talent Booker
Years active2001-present

Early life and education

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Christopher McDonald was born in Washington DC, into a military family, and lived in many countries, including Japan, Korea, Germany, and multiple locations across the United States. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College in Boston.[4][5]

Career

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McDonald started his career at CNN, where he worked on the global news program "The World Today with Jim Moret."

Television and media

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McDonald managed bookings, produced programs such as "Tavis Smiley" (PBS), "The Arsenio Hall Show" (CBS/Tribune),[6] and "It's Not You, It's Men with Tyrese & Rev Run" (OWN). He held roles in launching shows like "The Kelly Clarkson Show" (NBC) [7]and projects like "Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu" (YouTube/iTunes).[8] McDonald won a daytime Emmy as a Talent Producer and Talent Booker for the "The Kelly Clarkson Show" in 2024.[9]

Impact Theory and Connections First

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McDonald founded Connections First, a company dedicated to bridging brands with notable individuals across various sectors including television, film, music, business, and sports. McDonald is also a co-funder of Impact Theory, known as platform for motivational and inspirational content. McDonald managed bookings for Prince, Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Angelina Jolie, Chris Rock, and Jay-Z, and others.[10][11]

Acting

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McDonald has been cast in James Gunn's upcoming Superman film, where he will portray the character Ron Troupe, a reporter for the Daily Planet alongside Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant.[12]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2025 Superman Ron Troupe Reporter for the Daily Planet

References

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  1. ^ https://theemmys.tv/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/51st-Daytime-Emmys-Winner-Release-FRIDAY-VS2-.pdf
  2. ^ "What He Wore: Chris McDonald - Style Girlfriend". December 8, 2022. Archived from the original on December 8, 2022. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  3. ^ "The Kelly Clarkson Show credits". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  4. ^ Stories, Local (February 13, 2018). "Meet Christopher McDonald of Connections First in West Hollywood - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". voyagela.com. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  5. ^ "Beyond Influential: #155 The Perfect Pitch: Hollywood Insider Tips on How to Network with the A-List & Land Your Dream Guests with Christopher McDonald (Part 2)". beyondinfluential.libsyn.com. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  6. ^ Kenneally, Tim (July 15, 2013). "'Arsenio Hall Show' Taps Former Collaborators, 'Tavis Smiley' Vets for Production Team". TheWrap. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  7. ^ "Christopher McDonald | Producer, Additional Crew, Actor". IMDb. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  8. ^ Grein, Paul (December 17, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Is a Double Winner Again at 2023 Daytime Emmys". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "74th Emmy Awards Complete Nominations List" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  10. ^ Krystle, Brittany (May 4, 2021). "Christopher McDonald - Hollywood Insider Tips in Networking with A-List". Brittany Krystle. Archived from the original on July 21, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  11. ^ Theory, Impact (October 12, 2021). "IMPACT THEORY STUDIOS LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY 'FOUNDER'S KEY' NFT". GlobeNewswire News Room (Press release). Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  12. ^ Kit, Borys (June 7, 2024). "James Gunn Fills Out Daily Planet Newsroom for 'Superman' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 8, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
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