Christopher McDonald (booking agent)

Christopher McDonald (born November 21, 1976) in an American talent booker and Emmy awarded producer.

Early life and education
Christopher McDonald was born in Washington DC, into a military family, and lived in many countries, including Japan, Korea, Germany, and multiple locations across the United States. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College in Boston.

Career
McDonald started his career at CNN, where he worked on the global news program "The World Today with Jim Moret."

Television and media
McDonald managed bookings, produced programs such as "Tavis Smiley" (PBS), "The Arsenio Hall Show" (CBS/Tribune), and "It's Not You, It's Men with Tyrese & Rev Run" (OWN). He held roles in launching shows like "The Kelly Clarkson Show" (NBC) and projects like "Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu" (YouTube/iTunes). McDonald won a daytime Emmy as a Talent Producer and Talent Booker for the "The Kelly Clarkson Show" in 2024.

Impact Theory and Connections First
McDonald founded Connections First, a company dedicated to bridging brands with notable individuals across various sectors including television, film, music, business, and sports. McDonald is also a co-funder of Impact Theory, known as platform for motivational and inspirational content. McDonald managed bookings for Prince, Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Angelina Jolie, Chris Rock, and Jay-Z, and others.

Acting
McDonald has been cast in James Gunn's upcoming Superman film, where he will portray the character Ron Troupe, a reporter for the Daily Planet alongside Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant.