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Neal McDonough is an American actor and producer best known for his portrayal of Lieutenant Lynn "Buck" Compton in the acclaimed HBO miniseries Band of Brothers.
Neal P. McDonough was born on February 13, 1966, in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. He is the son of Catherine Bushe and Frank McDonough, both of whom were motel owners. Raised in a devout Roman Catholic household, McDonough has often credited his faith as a guiding force in his life and career decisions.
He graduated from Barnstable High School and later attended Syracuse University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1988. During his time at Syracuse, McDonough became a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, further cementing his interest and involvement in the performing arts.
In 2003, while working on Band of Brothers in the United Kingdom, McDonough met South African model Ruvé Robertson. The couple married the same year and have since welcomed five children: Morgan "Little Buck," Patrick, Catherine Maggie, London Jane, and Clover Elizabeth. McDonough is well known for his steadfast personal values and has openly stated that he refuses to perform sex or kissing scenes out of respect for his wife.
McDonough began gaining attention in the early 1990s and earned the Best Actor Dramalogue Award in 1991 for his performance in the theatrical production Away Alone. Over the years, he has appeared in a wide range of prominent films and television series, including Star Trek: First Contact, Minority Report, The Hitcher, and the short-lived but critically praised police drama Boomtown.
Among his most notable television roles was his portrayal of Dave Williams during the fifth season of Desperate Housewives. He also took on the role of Dum Dum Dugan in Marvel’s Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and voiced the same character in the video game Captain America: Super Soldier.
In 2012, McDonough appeared in the FX series Justified as Robert Quarles, a villainous mobster from Detroit—a performance that received critical acclaim. He later portrayed Police Chief Parker in Frank Darabont’s TNT project Mob City.
McDonough gained further recognition among comic book and superhero fans when he was cast as Damien Darhk, a recurring antagonist in DC Comics’ television universe. He first appeared in this role during the fourth season of Arrow and reprised the character in multiple connected series, including Legends of Tomorrow and The Flash.
During the 2014 Winter Olympics, McDonough appeared in a high-profile advertisement for the Cadillac ELR, a hybrid electric vehicle. The ad, which emphasized American work ethic and innovation, sparked both praise and controversy, keeping McDonough in the public eye.
In 2020, McDonough took on the role of Major Bennington in Paramount Pictures' Sonic the Hedgehog. The film, based on the popular video game franchise, underwent significant design changes following fan feedback. The revised version received a more positive reception, and McDonough’s supporting role contributed to the film’s ensemble appeal.
With a career spanning over three decades across film, television, and video games, Neal McDonough has established a reputation for delivering compelling characters, often with a strong moral code or intense presence. His consistent work and memorable performances have contributed to an estimated net worth of approximately $7 million, reflecting both his talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.
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