Michael McDonald

Biography

Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952) is an American singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and record producer. He is known for his soulful baritone voice.

Career Overview

Michael McDonald has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Signature works include Michael McDonald: Live & A Tribute to Motown, Earth Voice Concert 1992, Michael McDonald: Live on Soundstage. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

32

Birth Date

1952-02-12 00:00:00

Birth Place

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Known For

• 

  Michael McDonald: Live & A Tribute to Motown
• Earth Voice Concert 1992
• 

  Michael McDonald: Live on Soundstage
• 

  Michael McDonald: Live on Soundstage
• 

  Michael McDonald & Doobie Brothers Live on Soundstage
• Michael McDonald: A Gathering of Friends

Frequent Collaborators

• Anita Baker (1 collaborations)
• Bobby Caldwell (1 collaborations)
• Lee Ritenour (1 collaborations)
• Lisa Fischer (1 collaborations)
• Phil Perry (1 collaborations)
• James Ingram (1 collaborations)
• Maxi Priest (1 collaborations)
• Nick Ashford (1 collaborations)
• Valerie Simpson (1 collaborations)
• Patrick Simmons (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (30 credits)

  • Earth Voice Concert 1992

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • The Kelly Clarkson Show

    - Alicia Keys, Michael McDonald, Paul Reiser (2024) ... Self actor actors
    2019
  • Michael McDonald: Live on Soundstage

    himself

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Dukes of September - Live at Lincoln Center

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    - Eddie Redmayne, Michael McDonald and Paul Reiser, Tems (2024) ... Self actor actors

    - At Home Edition: Chelsea Handler, Kelly Clarkson, Michael McDonald (2020) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2014
  • The Doobie Brothers - Let The Music Play

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Steely Dan: Perfection In Performance

    vocals, keyboards

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Michael McDonald: Live & A Tribute to Motown

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Michael McDonald: Live on Soundstage

    himself

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • 30 Rock

    - Kidney Now! (2009) ... Michael McDonald actor actors
    2006
  • Christmas in Washington

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Michael McDonald & Doobie Brothers Live on Soundstage

    Vocals, Keyboards

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • The Tony Danza Show

    - Episode 71 (2004) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 44 (2004) ... Self actor actors
    2004
  • The 6th Annual Sears Soul Train Christmas Starfest

    Self - Performer

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    - Oliver Platt, Elizabeth Rohm, & Michael McDonald (2005) ... Self actor actors
    2003
  • Michael McDonald: A Gathering of Friends

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Christmas is Coming: Rob Mathes & Very Special Friends

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Classic Albums: Steely Dan - Aja

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Doobie Brothers: Rockin Down the Highway - The Wildlife Concert

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Kenny Loggins - Outside From the Redwoods

    Vocals

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Chet Atkins and Friends

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • The Doobie Brothers: Live At The Greek Theatre

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Night of 100 Stars

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • No Nukes

    Self (with the Doobie Brothers)

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • The People's Command Performance: '77

    Self - The Doobie Brothers

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Austin City Limits

    - Michael McDonald / Joss Stone (2004) ... Self actor actors
    1975
  • Saturday Night Live

    - Susan Saint James/Michael McDonald (1983) ... Self - Musical Guest actor actors
    1975
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 65 (1986) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 181 (1985) ... Self actor actors
    1962

• sound (2 credits)

  • Running Scared

    theme song performance

    sound
    1986
  • Twice Upon a Time

    songs

    sound
    1983