Thomas Hunter Campbell McDonell (born May 2, 1986) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Finn Collins on

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post-apocalyptic series ''

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''.

Early life

McDonell was born and raised in Manhattan, New York, and attended boarding school in

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. He graduated from

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. His mother, Joanie, who is of

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descent, is a writer, and his father, Terry McDonell, is editor of ''

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''. His brother is writer

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Career

McDonell starred as Finn Collins in the post-apocalyptic show ''

.'' He also played a role in ''

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'', and in '' Twelve''. McDonell played the main role in 2011 teen film ''

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'' as Jesse Richter. He has guest-starred in ''

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'' 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

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in New York, and a monochrome painting exhibition at the

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movie theater complex. His conceptual fashion editorials and photographs have been published in print and online in magazines including the Marfa Journal, Buffalo Zine,

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, and F Magazine.

Personal life

Since 2011, McDonell has been in a relationship with actress

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. In June 2024, the couple revealed that they were expecting their first child.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:McDonell, Thomas 1986 births 21st-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors American people of Jewish descent Living people New York University alumni Male actors from Manhattan