Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald

Keynote Speaker: Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Director, and Writer

Michael McDonald Biography

Micheal McDonald divides his time between writing, directing, and acting on various film and television projects, as well as performing live on stage across the country.

McDonald graduated from the University of Southern California with a business degree. While at USC, he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He worked as a loan officer at a bank in Los Angeles until he became a member of the historic Groundlings troupe (from 1992 to 1997). McDonald joined the cast of MADtv in 1998, eventually becoming the longest-standing cast member in the show's history (10 seasons). After 10 years on MADtv, McDonald left the show but was still a contributing director and writer. McDonald is the only cast member to have a BEST OF Compilation Episode on MADtv.

He began his career in film and television directing and writing films for Roger Corman and guest-starring in several shows including "Seinfeld", "Just Shoot Me!", "Family Matters", "Scrubs" and "NewsRadio" and has more recently appeared in "Web Therapy" "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and "Brooklyn 99". He made brief appearances in all three Austin Powers movies and was also a writer, director, and producer of both "Scrubs" and the ABC TV series "Cougar Town". Aside from his film and television accolades, McDonald is also a successful stand-up comic, writing and releasing 3 specials "Mike MacDonald; On Target", "My House! My Rules!", and "Happy as I Can Be".

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Michael McDonald Videos

Michael McDonald | Interview 2021
Michael McDonald | Stand Up
Micheal McDonald | Web Therapy on Showtime

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What topics does Michael McDonald speak about?

Michael McDonald is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Acting, Comedy, Television & Film, Creativity, Creative Writing, Literary, Celebrity and Blogging.

Where does Michael McDonald travel from?

Michael McDonald generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Michael McDonald is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Host & Emcee and Acting Speakers. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Michael McDonald generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dan Harmon, Ben Schwartz and Simon Lovell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michael McDonald for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/05/2024.

Michael McDonald Videos

Michael McDonald | Interview 2021
Michael McDonald | Stand Up
Micheal McDonald | Web Therapy on Showtime
Michael McDonald | Interview

Michael McDonald News

  • How do I book Michael McDonald to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michael McDonald for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Michael McDonald, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Michael McDonald or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Michael McDonald for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Michael McDonald, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michael McDonald, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Michael McDonald speak about?

    Michael McDonald is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entertainers, Host & Emcee, Acting, Comedy, Television & Film, Creativity, Creative Writing, Literary, Celebrity and Blogging.
  • Where does Michael McDonald travel from?

    Michael McDonald generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Michael McDonald?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Michael McDonald for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Michael McDonald for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Michael McDonald or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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