Rosie is an actor, singer, and filmmaker based in both New York and Los Angeles.

She started her career on the stage training in Musical Theatre at Circle in the Square Theatre School and Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London playing roles such as “Charity” in SWEET CHARITY and “Goneril” in KING LEAR. She was recently awarded Outstanding Performance for the leading role in her first indie feature A/WAY, which currently playing at Film Festivals across the country.

She is the daughter of actor Chris McDonald (Happy Gilmore, Thelma & Louise, Hacks) which is to say, she was born to perform and is absolutely over-the-moon thrilled to live her life as an actor.

She is endlessly curious and excited by storytelling as a way to explore the experience of living.

  • BABY BUMPS / Soho Int'l Film Fest

    BABY BUMPS, a short film Rosie co-created is an official selection at Soho Int’l Film Fest 2024.

    All hell breaks loose when Beth, a high-strung mother-to-be, is gifted the wrong stroller at her baby shower.

  • BEST PERFORMANCE Winner- Rosie McDonald

    Rosie wins Best Performance!

    Rosie was awarded BEST PERFORMANCE at the Art of Brooklyn Film Fest for her starring role in A/way.

    *This feature also took home the award for Best Narrative Feature and Best Director to Derek Shane Garcia!

  • I'VE SEEN ALL I NEED TO SEE

    Rosie co-stars in this thriller drama from Award Winning Director Zeshaan Younus (THE BUILDOUT, PREFIGURED)

    Rosie’s character Indiana is an effortless force of nature whose life of crime in Arizona slowly catches up with her. This film is an examination of grief, loss, and unending love between two sisters.

  • NOT READY SET GO

    Rosie co-stars in this romantic comedy short film about crossing the starting line in all of the most important parts of life.

    Directed by Burton Chaikin

    Written by / Co-Starring Andrew Sanford

  • A/way Feature hitting festivals

    A/way, a feature film Rosie starred in and co-wrote, is making it’s way through the festival circuit. Rosie was nominated for BREAKTHROUGH ACTRESS at the Festival of Cinema Film Fest!

    *A/way took home the Audince Choice Award!