| Thomas McDonell | |
| Birth Name: | Thomas Hunter Campbell McDonell |
| Birth Date: | 2 May 1986 |
| Birth Place: | Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Yearsactive: | 2008–present |
| Relatives: | Nick McDonell (brother) |
| Partner: | Jane Levy (2011–present) |
Thomas Hunter Campbell McDonell (born May 2, 1986)[1] is an American artist and actor. He is known for his role as Finn Collins on the CW post-apocalyptic series The 100.[2] [3]
McDonell was born and raised in Manhattan, New York,[4] and attended boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts.[5] He graduated from New York University. His mother, Joanie, who is of Jewish descent,[6] is a writer, and his father, Terry McDonell, is editor of Sports Illustrated.[4] [7] His brother is writer Nick McDonell.[8]
McDonell starred as Finn Collins in the post-apocalyptic show The 100. He also played a role in The Forbidden Kingdom, and in Twelve. McDonell played the main role in 2011 teen film Prom as Jesse Richter. He has guest-starred in Suburgatory as Scott Strauss, Tessa's boyfriend.[9] [10] He is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Moon.[11] As a visual artist, McDonell has exhibited his own work internationally,[12] and has curated several exhibitions including a tunnel exhibit at the historic Southwest Museum site[13] in Los Angeles, a video art show at a Best Buy in New York,[14] and a monochrome painting exhibition at the ArcLight Hollywood movie theater complex.[15] His conceptual fashion editorials and photographs have been published in print and online in magazines including the Marfa Journal, Buffalo Zine,[16] Teen Vogue,[17] and F Magazine.[18]
Since 2011, McDonell has been in a relationship with actress Jane Levy.[19] In June 2024, the couple revealed that they were expecting their first child.[20]
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | data-sort-value="Forbidden Kingdom, The" | The Forbidden Kingdom | Young Southie | |
| 2010 | Twelve | Kid in plaid tie | ||
| 2011 | Prom | Jesse Richter | ||
| 2012 | Fun Size | Aaron Riley | ||
| 2014 | Where the Devil Hides | Trevor | ||
| 2014 | I'm Obsessed with You | Freddie Diaz | ||
| 2014 | 10 Things I Hate About Life | Unknown role | ||
| 2022 | Simchas and Sorrows | Levi | ||
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Eddie Boyle | Episode: "Broad Channel" | ||
| 2012–2013 | Suburgatory | Scott Strauss | Recurring role (season 1) | |
| 2014–2015 | data-sort-value="Hundred, The" | The 100 | Finn Collins | Main cast (seasons 1–2) |
| 2017 | data-sort-value="Long Road Home, The" | The Long Road Home | Carl Wild | Recurring role (season 1) |
| 2018 | LA to Vegas | Justin | Episode: "Things to Do in Vegas When You're Grounded" | |
| 2018 | Good Girls | Brian | Season 1, episode 5: "Taking Care of Business" | |
| 2021 | Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist | Barnaby Steele | Season 2, episode 9: "Zoey's Extraordinary Mystery" | |
| Year | Title | Artist | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Your Surrender" | Neon Trees | [21] | |
| 2012 | "This Kiss" | Carly Rae Jepsen |