Thomas McDonell

Thomas Hunter Campbell McDonell (born May 2, 1986)[1] is an American actor, musician, artist, and photographer known for his role as Finn Collins on the CW post-apocalyptic series The 100.[2][3]

Thomas McDonell
McDonell in 2017
Born
Thomas Hunter Campbell McDonell

(1986-05-02) May 2, 1986
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Occupation
  • Actor
  • musician
  • artist
Years active2008–present
Parent(s)
RelativesNick McDonell (brother)

Career

McDonell co-starred with Eliza Taylor as Finn Collins, and Clarke Griffin, respectively, in The 100, The Forbidden Kingdom alongside Jackie Chan and Jet Li, and in Twelve, starring Chace Crawford. McDonell played the main role in 2011 teenage film Prom as Jesse Richter, alongside Aimee Teegarden. He has guest-starred in Suburgatory as Scott Strauss, Tessa's boyfriend.[4][5] He is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Moon.[6] As a visual artist, McDonell has exhibited his own work internationally[7] and has curated several exhibitions including a tunnel exhibit at the historic Southwest Museum site[8] in Los Angeles, a video art show at a Best Buy in New York,[9] and a monochrome painting exhibition at the ArcLight Hollywood movie theater complex.[10] His conceptual fashion editorials and photographs have been published in print and online in magazines including the Marfa Journal, Buffalo Zine,[11] Teen Vogue,[12] and F Magazine.[13]

Personal life

McDonell was born and raised in Manhattan, New York,[14] and attended boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts.[15] He graduated from New York University. His mother, Joanie, who is of Jewish descent,[16] is a writer, and his father, Terry McDonell, is editor of Sports Illustrated.[14][17] His brother is writer Nick McDonell.[18]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Roles Notes
2008 The Forbidden Kingdom Young Southie
2010 Twelve Kid in Plaid Tie
2011 Prom Jesse Richter
2012 Dark Shadows Young Barnabus Collins Uncredited
2012 Fun Size Aaron Riley
2014 Life After Beth Dan Scenes deleted
2014 Where the Devil Hides Trevor
2014 I'm Obsessed with You Freddie Diaz
2014 10 Things I Hate About Life Unknown role

Television
Year Title Roles Notes
2010 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Eddie Boyle Episode: "Broad Channel"
2012–2013 Suburgatory Scott Strauss Recurring role (season 1); 4 episodes
2014–2015 The 100 Finn Collins Main cast (seasons 1–2)
2017 The Long Road Home Spc Carl Wild Recurring role (season 1); 8 episodes
2018 LA to Vegas Justin Episode: "Things to Do in Vegas When You're Grounded"
2018 Good Girls Brian Episode: "Taking Care of Business"

Music videos
Year Title Artist Ref.
2011 "Your Surrender" (Prom version) Neon Trees [19]

References
  1. "23 Heartthrob: Thomas McDonell". Vman. Archived from the original on October 10, 2011. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  2. "100, The (CW)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  3. "Thomas McDonell cast in the 100". Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  4. Kroll, Justin (January 24, 2011). "McDonnell works in the 'Now'". Variety.
  5. Yamato, Jen (April 25, 2011). "Movieline". Movieline. Archived from the original on September 3, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
  6. "MoonNYC". MoonNYC. Retrieved June 17, 2012.
  7. "Information". Thomasmcdonell.com. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  8. Autry Museum of the American West Archived February 2, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  9. "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.
  10. "Phil Gallery".
  11. "Curate LA".
  12. "Teen Vogue".
  13. "F Magazine".
  14. McMahon, Regan (May 12, 2011). "'Prom' gears up for big night". The San Francisco Chronicle.
  16. 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.
  17. Johnson, Curt (1988). Who's who in U.S. writers, editors & poets, Volume 1. December Press. ISBN 0-913204-21-8.
  18. Barker, Lynn (April 25, 2011). "Thomas McDonell: King of "Prom"". TeenHollywood.com. Retrieved November 26, 2011.
  19. "Neon Trees – Your Surrender (Prom Version)" – via YouTube.
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