Neal McDonough

Biography

Neal McDonough is an American actor known for commanding roles across film and television, often playing complex, intense characters. Born in Massachusetts in 1966, he trained as an actor in the U.S. and the U.K. before launching his screen career in the early 1990s. His breakout role came in the acclaimed miniseries Band of Brothers, where he played Lt. Buck Compton. That performance opened doors to high-profile roles in both film and TV. On television, he starred in Boomtown, Desperate Housewives, Justified, Suits, and played recurring villain Damien Darhk across multiple DC series. He’s also appeared in Yellowstone and most recently in Tulsa King and the drama The Last Rodeo. In film, McDonough’s credits include Minority Report, Walking Tall, Star Trek: First Contact, and as Dum Dum Dugan in several Marvel productions. His distinct screen presence and ability to shift between hero and villain roles have made him a reliable fixture in Hollywood Off-screen, he’s vocal about his faith and family, often working on projects that reflect those values.