Actor Chris MacDonald, more commonly known as Shooter McGavin (from the popular comedy Happy Gilmore), returned to his alma mater this weekend to celebrate 100 years of William Smith College. He was largely involved in the weekend festivities from a presentation Friday afternoon, to serving as the master of ceremonies Saturday night and a screening of a film he stared in entitled Quiz Show on Monday night. (Not to mention Saturday night on the town in Geneva, NY with HWS students). Chris has premiered in over 85 films and television shows, including his best known movies (Happy Gilmore,) Leave It To Beaver, The American Pie Series and Flubber to name a few (see imdb.com for a complete list). Chris is very much like his character in these movies, extremly funny, (but slightly aggressive). Nevertheless, Chris was eager to engage in the HWS community - from walking through Scandling Center and having students chant "shooterrrrr!!!!!!" to a personal dinner at the Presidents' house with a few students and faculty members. I fortunatley was able to attend this event (how many people can say they ate dinner with an actor?). I was thoroughly impressed by his friendliness and his willingness to speak about his ups and downs before making it in Hollywood. The film he screened afterwards, Quiz Show, is quite an entertaining and informative movie that I thoroughly recommend.
Chris as the MC
A famous scene from Happy Gilmore
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