Michael McDonald
Who Michael McDonald is
Michael McDonald is an American comedian, actor, writer and director who spent ten seasons in the cast of MADtv, known for characters such as Bible Dude and for impressions of Bill O'Reilly and Dr. Phil. After the show he turned to stand-up as himself, and his debut stand-up special, Model. Citizen, filmed on a return home to Orange County, was released in 2010. He has also written, produced and directed for ABC's Cougar Town.
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At a glance
- Stand-up specials
- Model. Citizen
- On screen
- MADtv and Cougar Town
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Last checked 11 October 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- Model. Citizen Comedy Dynamics, 2010
On screen
- MADtv cast, ten seasons
- Cougar Town writer, producer and director, ABC
Comedians like Michael McDonald
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Amir K also in MADtv
- Anjelah Johnson-Reyes also in MADtv
- Aries Spears also in MADtv
- Bobby Lee also in MADtv
- Bryan Callen also in MADtv
- Frank Caliendo also in MADtv
- Matt Braunger also in MADtv
- Orlando Jones also in MADtv
Questions and answers
Where is Michael McDonald performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What stand-up specials have they released?
Model. Citizen.
Where can I watch their stand-up specials?
As each special's credit gives it: Comedy Dynamics (Model. Citizen, 2010).
What TV shows and films are they in?
MADtv (cast, ten seasons) and Cougar Town (writer, producer and director, ABC).
Who are some comedians like them?
Amir K (also in MADtv), Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (also in MADtv), Aries Spears (also in MADtv), Bobby Lee (also in MADtv) and Bryan Callen (also in MADtv).
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The full SUCDb record
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Sources
- Comedy Dynamics — Model. Citizen ↗ His debut stand-up comedy special, returning home to Orange County; 2010; 59 minutes; directed by Manny Rodriguez; starring, written and produced by Michael…
- SF Weekly — Michael McDonald breaks character for stand-up (31 May 2012) ↗ Ten seasons on MADtv (Bible Dude, the Depressed Persian Tow Truck Driver; impressions of Bill O'Reilly and Dr. Phil); a stand-up career as himself since the…
Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 11 October 2026