American actor
Thomas Hunter Campbell McDonell (born May 2, 1986)[1] is an American actor. He is known for his role as Finn Collins on the CW post-apocalyptic series The 100.[2][3]
Early life
McDonell was born and raised in Manhattan, New York,[4] and attended boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts.[5] He graduated from New York University. His mother, Joanie, who is of Jewish descent,[6] is a writer, and his father, Terry McDonell, is editor of Sports Illustrated.[4][7] His brother is writer Nick McDonell.[8]
Career
McDonell starred as Finn Collins in the post-apocalyptic show The 100. He also played a role in The Forbidden Kingdom, and in Twelve. McDonell played the main role in 2011 teen film Prom as Jesse Richter. He has guest-starred in Suburgatory as Scott Strauss, Tessa's boyfriend.[9][10] He is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Moon.[11] As a visual artist, McDonell has exhibited his own work internationally,[12] and has curated several exhibitions including a tunnel exhibit at the historic Southwest Museum site[13] in Los Angeles, a video art show at a Best Buy in New York,[14] and a monochrome painting exhibition at the ArcLight Hollywood movie theater complex.[15] His conceptual fashion editorials and photographs have been published in print and online in magazines including the Marfa Journal, Buffalo Zine,[16] Teen Vogue,[17] and F Magazine.[18]
Personal life
Since 2011, McDonell has been in a relationship with actress Jane Levy.[19] In June 2024, the couple revealed that they are expecting their first child.[20]
Filmography
Film
Television
Music videos
References
- ^ "23 Heartthrob: Thomas McDonell". Vman. Archived from the original on October 10, 2011. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
- ^ "100, The (CW)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Thomas McDonell cast in the 100". Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ^ a b McMahon, Regan (May 12, 2011). "'Prom' gears up for big night". The San Francisco Chronicle.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Nate Bloom (13 May 2011), "Royal yenta, Unlikely couple news, From Prom to Shadows", J. The Jewish News of Northern California. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
- ^ Johnson, Curt (1988). Who's who in U.S. writers, editors & poets, Volume 1. December Press. ISBN 0-913204-21-8.
- ^ Barker, Lynn (April 25, 2011). "Thomas McDonell: King of "Prom"". TeenHollywood.com. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (January 24, 2011). "McDonnell works in the 'Now'". Variety.
- ^ Yamato, Jen (April 25, 2011). "Thomas McDonell on Prom, Dark Shadows, and His Chance Start in Acting". Movieline. Archived from the original on September 3, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ "MoonNYC". MoonNYC. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
- ^ "Information". Thomasmcdonell.com. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
- ^ Autry Museum of the American West [2] Archived February 2, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "One Night at Best Buy — Conversations — News & Opinion — Art in America". Artinamericamagazine.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
- ^ "Phil Gallery".
- ^ "Curate LA".
- ^ "Teen Vogue". September 9, 2011.
- ^ "F Magazine".
- ^ Nepales, Ruben V. (April 19, 2020). "Jane Levy's 'Extraordinary' new series lets you sing out your pandemic stress". Inquirer. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ Kang, Esther (June 19, 2024). "Jane Levy is Pregnant! Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Alum Expecting First Child with Boyfriend Thomas McDonell". People Magazine. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Neon Trees – Your Surrender (Prom Version)" – via YouTube.
- ^ "This Kiss" music video on YouTube
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