Acting

Jo McDonnell

Born May 16, 1950 · Stockton, California, USA (age 76)

McDonnell is perhaps best known for films and television series as The Octagon, Spiker, Semi-Tough, Dallas, T. J. Hooker and her role as the new Marilyn Munster in the 1981 television film The Munsters' Revenge.

Known For

The OctagonThe Octagon · 1980
The Octagon
5.11980
MovieAdventureAction
Scott James, a veteran martial arts expert, is recruited as the protector of the wealthy and beautiful Justine after she becomes the target of a ninja clan. When Scott finds out that his ruthless arch-nemesis, McCarn , is involved with the stealthy and dangerous criminals, he is eager to settle old scores. Soon Scott is facing off against McCarn and the entire ninja horde in an effort to take them all down.
Semi-ToughSemi-Tough · 1977
Semi-Tough
5.41977
MovieComedyDrama
A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.
Once Upon a SpyOnce Upon a Spy · 1980
Once Upon a Spy
5.21980
MovieActionDrama
Computer genius and chess champion Ted Danson is lured into service by secret agent Eleanor Parker and becomes a reluctant hero thanks to a number of exploits with villainous Christopher Lee and his army of lethal blue-eyed blonde women.
Island ClawsIsland Claws · 1980
Island Claws
4.71980
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A biological experiment in Florida goes awry. The result: 8-foot long land crabs which roar loudly and kill everything in sight.
The Munsters' RevengeThe Munsters' Revenge · 1981
The Munsters' Revenge
6.01981
MovieComedyCrime
The lovable Munster family finds their placid world turned into turmoil by the diabolical Dr. Diablo, the mastermind of an art heist using monster robots, including clones of Herman and Grandpa.
The SeniorsThe Seniors · 1978
The Seniors
4.61978
MovieComedy
Four college seniors open a bogus sex clinic, which unexpectedly mushrooms into a multi-million dollar business.
The Scarlett O'Hara WarThe Scarlett O'Hara War · 1980
The Scarlett O'Hara War
6.21980
MovieDramaTV Movie
The trials and tribulations of David O. Selznick as he attempts to find an actress to play the role of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939).
SamuraiSamurai · 1979
Samurai
9.01979
MovieActionCrime
Lee Cantrell, a young San Francisco attorney by day, at night becomes a samurai warrior, and battles a crazed multi-millionaire who is planning to destroy the city with an earthquake machine.

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7 Kills, 3 Songs & a Banana7 Kills, 3 Songs & a Banana · 2024
7 Kills, 3 Songs & a Banana
10.02024
Movie
When a disillusioned, queer hitman accepts a contract with no clear target, he stumbles into a surreal spiral of mistaken identities, chaotic murders, and bizarre detours—including an impromptu drag show, a karaoke shootout, and a deeply symbolic banana. As the bodies pile up and reality begins to fray, he's forced to confront the fragmented parts of himself—gender, guilt, memory, and purpose—all while dodging corrupt cops, philosophical assassins, and a cult that worships breakfast fruit. 7 Kills, 3 Songs & a Banana blends gritty crime with absurdist comedy and raw LGBT+ themes, delivering a wild ride that’s equal parts Tarantino, Lynch, and queer theatre. With every song and kill, the line between performance and truth blurs. Is this redemption, revenge, or just another bloody joke? One thing’s certain: you’ve never seen a banana used like this before.