Dan MacDonald - Actor Profile

Dan MacDonald

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
12Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 28, 1934
Birth Place: Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada

About Dan MacDonald

Dan MacDonald was a Canadian stage, film and television actor, director, producer and narrator.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Dan MacDonald Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Dan MacDonald reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Dan MacDonald's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 8% of Dan MacDonald's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Lantern Hill, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Dan MacDonald Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Dan MacDonald's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Lantern Hill (1989) movie poster
★8.0

Lantern Hill: Jane, a young Toronto girl, tries to reunite her estranged parents during the 1930’s, sick of her strict private school

Lantern Hill

1989•Drama
★5.9
The Dinosaur Hunter (2000) movie poster
★5.9

The Dinosaur Hunter: A 13-year-old girl and her older brother live on a farm where paleontologists search for fossils.

The Dinosaur Hunter

2000•Adventure
★5.7
Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy (1998) movie poster
★5.7

Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy: A group of young adults struggle to run the biggest cattle ranch in the world amidst World War II.

Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy

1998•Western
★5.5
Mr. Nice Guy (1987) movie poster
★5.5

Mr. Nice Guy: A hitman by the name of Mr. Nice Guy is about to be married and his fiancee doesn't know his true profession. On top of

Mr. Nice Guy

1987•Comedy
★5.3
Ordinary Magic (1993) movie poster
★5.3

Ordinary Magic: When his father dies, Jeffrey is sent to live with his aunt Charlotte in Canada. Once there he leads his aunt and his fr

Ordinary Magic

1993•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Dan MacDonald has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Keanu & Co. (segment "Out of a Job") Flop Similar →
2000 The Dinosaur Hunter Stephens Average Similar →
1998 Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy Roland Tewkesbury Average Similar →
1996 The Pathfinder Sgt. Charles Dunham Flop Similar →
1993 Ordinary Magic Second Councillor Flop Similar →
1990 The Little Kidnappers Tom Cameron Flop Similar →
1989 Lantern Hill Dr. Arnett Super Hit Similar →
1987 Mr. Nice Guy Clemens Average Similar →
1986 Out of a Job - Flop Similar →
1973 The Neptune Factor Lt. Hobbs, Halifax day officer Flop Similar →
1973 Dracula Harker Flop Similar →
1957 Island Romance Danny Flop Similar →

Dan MacDonald - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Dan MacDonald?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dan MacDonald is "Lantern Hill" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Dan MacDonald acted in?

Dan MacDonald has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Dan MacDonald?

Other notable films include "The Dinosaur Hunter", "Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy", and "Mr. Nice Guy".

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