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==Life and career==
==Life and career==
McDonough was born in [[Dorchester, Massachusetts]], the son of Catherine and Frank McDonough, motel owners<ref>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/27/Neal-McDonough.html Neal McDonough Biography (1966-)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> who emigrated from Ireland, with his mother coming from [[County Tipperary]] and his father from [[County Galway]].<ref name="McDonough1">{{cite web | last =Drew| first =April| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=McDonough Stars in The Guardian| publisher =IrishAbroad| date =2006| url =http://www.irishabroad.com/news/irishinamerica/entertainment/McDonoughStarsinTheGuardian.asp| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> He grew up in [[Barnstable, Massachusetts]], graduated from [[Barnstable High School]], and attended [[Syracuse University]], where he was a member of the [[Sigma Chi]] [[Fraternity]] and graduated with a [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] degree in 1988. His roommate in college was Brett Pollock, current broadcaster for the [[Huntsville Stars|Huntsville (Ala.) Stars]] of the [[Southern League (baseball)|Southern League]]. McDonough frequently appeared as "Captain Laser" inspiring young students to bring their studies to completion. From there McDonough trained for a short time at the [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]] (LAMDA).
McDonough was born in [[Dorchester, Massachusetts]], the son of Catherine and Frank McDonough, motel owners<ref>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/27/Neal-McDonough.html Neal McDonough Biography (1966-)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> who emigrated from Ireland, with his mother coming from [[County Tipperary]] and his father from [[County Galway]].<ref name="McDonough1">{{cite web | last =Drew| first =April| authorlink =| coauthors =| title=McDonough Stars in The Guardian| publisher =IrishAbroad| date =2006| url =http://www.irishabroad.com/news/irishinamerica/entertainment/McDonoughStarsinTheGuardian.asp| format =| accessdate =2007-01-20 }}</ref> McDonough was raised [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irishcentral.com/ent/Desperate-Housewives-star-Neal-McDonough-fired-from-new-show-for-refusing-sex-scenes--89765492.html|title='Housewives' Catholic star Neal McDonough fired, refused sex scenes|work=www.IrishCentral.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1262885/Desperate-Housewives-star-Neal-McDonough-fired-TV-series-refusing-film-sex-scenes.html|title=Former Desperate Housewives star Neal McDonough 'fired from TV series for refusing to film sex scenes|work=www.dailymail.co.uk}}</ref> He grew up in [[Barnstable, Massachusetts]], graduated from [[Barnstable High School]], and attended [[Syracuse University]], where he was a member of the [[Sigma Chi]] [[Fraternity]] and graduated with a [[Bachelor of Fine Arts]] degree in 1988. His roommate in college was Brett Pollock, current broadcaster for the [[Huntsville Stars|Huntsville (Ala.) Stars]] of the [[Southern League (baseball)|Southern League]]. McDonough frequently appeared as "Captain Laser" inspiring young students to bring their studies to completion. From there McDonough trained for a short time at the [[London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art]] (LAMDA).


In 1991, he won the Best Actor Dramalogue for "Away Alone". McDonough has made many television and film appearances since then, including ''[[Band of Brothers (TV miniseries)|Band of Brothers]]'', ''[[Star Trek: First Contact]]'', ''[[Minority Report (film)|Minority Report]]'' and ''[[The Hitcher (2007 film)|The Hitcher]]''. McDonough played [[Dave Williams (Desperate Housewives)|Dave Williams]] on the fifth season of ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i3a6a726c3dd89a147f64ac96bd9cc771 Neal McDonough Moving to "Housewives"], ''Hollywood Reporter'', June 27, 2008</ref>
In 1991, he won the Best Actor Dramalogue for "Away Alone". McDonough has made many television and film appearances since then, including ''[[Band of Brothers (TV miniseries)|Band of Brothers]]'', ''[[Star Trek: First Contact]]'', ''[[Minority Report (film)|Minority Report]]'' and ''[[The Hitcher (2007 film)|The Hitcher]]''. McDonough played [[Dave Williams (Desperate Housewives)|Dave Williams]] on the fifth season of ''[[Desperate Housewives]]''.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i3a6a726c3dd89a147f64ac96bd9cc771 Neal McDonough Moving to "Housewives"], ''Hollywood Reporter'', June 27, 2008</ref>

Revision as of 21:52, 23 April 2010

Neal McDonough
McDonough at the William S. Paley Center, Beverly Hills, California, April 2009
Other namesNeil McDonough
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present
SpouseRuvé Robertson (2003–present) 3 children

Neal McDonough (born February 23, 1966) is an American film, television and voice actor.

Life and career

McDonough was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the son of Catherine and Frank McDonough, motel owners[1] who emigrated from Ireland, with his mother coming from County Tipperary and his father from County Galway.[2] McDonough was raised Roman Catholic.[3][4] He grew up in Barnstable, Massachusetts, graduated from Barnstable High School, and attended Syracuse University, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1988. His roommate in college was Brett Pollock, current broadcaster for the Huntsville (Ala.) Stars of the Southern League. McDonough frequently appeared as "Captain Laser" inspiring young students to bring their studies to completion. From there McDonough trained for a short time at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

In 1991, he won the Best Actor Dramalogue for "Away Alone". McDonough has made many television and film appearances since then, including Band of Brothers, Star Trek: First Contact, Minority Report and The Hitcher. McDonough played Dave Williams on the fifth season of Desperate Housewives.[5]

Neal McDonough was all set to star in the upcoming ABC dramedy Scoundrels,[6] but was fired after refusing to do sex scenes for the show. He credits his family and his Catholic faith for his decision.[7]

McDonough is married to Ruvé Robertson, with whom he has a son, Morgan Patrick (born November 2005), and two daughters, Catherine Maggie (born May 14, 2007) and London Jane (born January 11, 2010). [8]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Neal McDonough Biography (1966-)
  2. ^ Drew, April (2006). "McDonough Stars in The Guardian". IrishAbroad. Retrieved 2007-01-20. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "'Housewives' Catholic star Neal McDonough fired, refused sex scenes". www.IrishCentral.com.
  4. ^ "Former Desperate Housewives star Neal McDonough 'fired from TV series for refusing to film sex scenes". www.dailymail.co.uk.
  5. ^ Neal McDonough Moving to "Housewives", Hollywood Reporter, June 27, 2008
  6. ^ "Desperate Housewives" Alums Get TV Roles, Hollywood Reporter, February 21, 2010
  7. ^ [1]
  8. ^ "Desperate Housewives' Neal McDonough Welcomes Baby Girl". TVGuide.com.
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