Neal McDonough was trained at the London Academy of Dramatic Arts and Sciences. His theatre credits include 'Cheap Talk', 'Foreigner', 'As You Like It', 'Rivals', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', 'Bald Soprano', and 'Waiting for Lefty'. The young actor won a 1991 Best Actor Dramalogue Award for 'Away Alone'. McDonough has been a 'Star Trek' fan since he was a kid. Playing Lieutenant Hawk in 'Star Trek First Contact' was a life-long dream. McDonough has three pictures on his bedroom wall. One is a picture of his mom, the other is the Holy Virgin Mary, and the third is William Shatner as Captain Kirk. He has numerous television credits including 'NYPD Blue', 'Quantum Leap', and the voice of Bruce Banner in the animated series 'The Incredible Hulk' among others. He graduated Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1988.


Attended Barnstable High School in Massachusetts. Is one of 6 children, has 4 brothers and one sister. Was named Mr. BHS his senior year at Barnastable High School. (a male spoof on the Junior Miss Pageant). His brother Gerard appeared as a contestant on an episode of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. He left with $32 000 after incorrectly guessing the answer on the $64 000 question. Daughter, Catherine "Cate" Maggie McDonough (born May 14, 2007) with Ruve McDonough. Like his "Tin Man" (2007) costar, Zooey Deschanel, he appeared in advertising for the clothing chain, The GAP. Daughter, London Jane McDonough (born January 11, 2010) with Ruve McDonough. London weighed 7.95 lbs and measured 19 inches long.