Thomas McDonell

Early life

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

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. He is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Moon. As a visual artist, McDonell has exhibited his own work internationally, and has curated several exhibitions including a tunnel exhibit at the historic Southwest Museum site in Los Angeles, a video art show at a Best Buy in New York, and a monochrome painting exhibition at the ArcLight Hollywood movie theater complex. His conceptual fashion editorials and photographs have been published in print and online in magazines including the Marfa Journal, Buffalo Zine, Teen Vogue, and F Magazine.

Personal life

Since 2011, McDonell has been in a relationship with actress Jane Levy. In June 2024, the couple revealed that they were expecting their first child.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

References

References

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14. "One Night at Best Buy — Conversations — News & Opinion — Art in America". Artinamericamagazine.com.
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17. (September 9, 2011). "Teen Vogue".
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19. Nepales, Ruben V.. (April 19, 2020). "Jane Levy’s ‘Extraordinary’ new series lets you sing out your pandemic stress". Inquirer.
20. Kang, Esther. (June 19, 2024). "Jane Levy is Pregnant! Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Alum Expecting First Child with Boyfriend Thomas McDonell". People Magazine.
21. "Neon Trees – Your Surrender (Prom Version)".
22. {{YouTube. "This Kiss" music video