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 McDonell in 2017 | |
| Born | Thomas Hunter Campbell McDonell May 2, 1986 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Partner | Jane Levy (2011–present) |
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| Relatives | Nick McDonell (brother) |
Thomas Hunter Campbell McDonell (born May 2, 1986) [1] is an American 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 are expecting their first child. [20]
| Year | Title | Roles | Notes |
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| 2008 | 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 |
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| 2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Eddie Boyle | Episode: "Broad Channel" |
| 2012–2013 | Suburgatory | Scott Strauss | Recurring role (season 1) |
| 2014–2015 | The 100 | Finn Collins | Main cast (seasons 1–2) |
| 2017 | 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 | Ref. |
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| 2011 | "Your Surrender" ( Prom version) | Neon Trees | [21] |
| 2012 | "This Kiss" | Carly Rae Jepsen | [22] |
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