Thomas McDonell explained

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]

Early life

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]

Career

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]

Personal life

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]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRolesNotes
2008data-sort-value="Forbidden Kingdom, The" The Forbidden KingdomYoung Southie
2010TwelveKid in plaid tie
2011PromJesse Richter
2012Fun SizeAaron Riley
2014Where the Devil HidesTrevor
2014I'm Obsessed with YouFreddie Diaz
201410 Things I Hate About LifeUnknown role
2022Simchas and SorrowsLevi

Television

YearTitleRolesNotes
2010Eddie BoyleEpisode: "Broad Channel"
2012–2013SuburgatoryScott StraussRecurring role (season 1)
2014–2015data-sort-value="Hundred, The" The 100Finn CollinsMain cast (seasons 1–2)
2017data-sort-value="Long Road Home, The" The Long Road HomeCarl WildRecurring role (season 1)
2018LA to VegasJustinEpisode: "Things to Do in Vegas When You're Grounded"
2018Good GirlsBrianSeason 1, episode 5: "Taking Care of Business"
2021Zoey's Extraordinary PlaylistBarnaby SteeleSeason 2, episode 9: "Zoey's Extraordinary Mystery"

Music videos

YearTitleArtist
2011"Your Surrender" Neon Trees[21]
2012"This Kiss"Carly Rae Jepsen

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 23 Heartthrob: Thomas McDonell . Vman. November 26, 2011 . https://archive.today/20111010050834/http://www.vman.com/articles/vman-23-heartthrob-thomas-mcdonell/ . October 10, 2011 . mdy-all .
  2. Web site: 100, The (CW) . The Futon Critic . May 10, 2013.
  3. Web site: Thomas McDonell cast in the 100. December 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141218104513/http://youngadulthollywood.com/tv/actor-thomas-mcdonell-cast-in-the-100/#.VJDyPSfhXGVhj. December 18, 2014. dead.
  4. News: 'Prom' gears up for big night . The San Francisco Chronicle . Regan . McMahon . May 12, 2011.
  5. http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/04/29/2190693/talking-to-the-stars-of-prom.html
  6. 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.
  7. Book: Johnson, Curt. Who's who in U.S. writers, editors & poets, Volume 1. December Press. 1988. 0-913204-21-8.
  8. Web site: Barker . Lynn . Thomas McDonell: King of "Prom" . TeenHollywood.com . April 25, 2011 . November 26, 2011.
  9. News: McDonnell works in the 'Now' . Variety . Justin . Kroll . January 24, 2011.
  10. Web site: Yamato . Jen . Thomas McDonell on Prom, Dark Shadows, and His Chance Start in Acting . Movieline . April 25, 2011 . June 17, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110903212017/http://www.movieline.com/2011/04/thomas-mcdonell-on-prom-dark-shadows-and-his-chance-start-in-acting.php# . September 3, 2011 . mdy-all .
  11. Web site: MoonNYC . MoonNYC. June 17, 2012.
  12. Web site: Information . Thomasmcdonell.com. November 26, 2011.
  13. Autry Museum of the American West https://theautry.org/special-installations/brock-enright-and-thomas-mcdonell-tunnel-entrance
  14. Web site: One Night at Best Buy — Conversations — News & Opinion — Art in America . Artinamericamagazine.com. November 26, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120318061050/http://www.artinamericamagazine.com/news-opinion/conversations/2009-10-06/kari-altmann-thomas-mcdonnell-borna-sammak/ . March 18, 2012 . mdy-all .
  15. Web site: Phil Gallery.
  16. Web site: Curate LA.
  17. Web site: Teen Vogue. September 9, 2011 .
  18. Web site: F Magazine.
  19. News: Jane Levy’s ‘Extraordinary’ new series lets you sing out your pandemic stress . Inquirer. April 19, 2020 . Nepales . Ruben V. . June 19, 2024 .
  20. News: Jane Levy is Pregnant! Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Alum Expecting First Child with Boyfriend Thomas McDonell . People Magazine. June 19, 2024 . Kang . Esther . June 19, 2024 .
  21. Web site: Neon Trees – Your Surrender (Prom Version). YouTube.