Mrs. Doubtfire Mrs. Doubtfire Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 American comedy-drama film, directed by Chris Columbus and written for the screen by Randi Mayem Singer and Leslie Dixon, based on the novel "Alias Madame Doubtfire" by Anne Fine. It stars Robin Williams (who also served as a co-producer), Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, and Robert Prosky. It follows a recently divorced actor who dresses up as a female housekeeper to be able to interact with his children. The film addresses themes of divorce, separation, and the effect they have on a family. The film was released in the United States on
Daniel McDonald (actor) Daniel McDonald (actor) Daniel McDonald (July 30, 1960 – February 15, 2007) was an American actor who guest-starred in many TV shows including "", "Law & Order", "Murder, She Wrote" and "Sex and the City". He was also involved in Broadway, performing in "Mamma Mia!". McDonald was born the youngest of seven children in Scranton, Pennsylvania and raised in Romulus, New York. He graduated from Ithaca College. McDonald's older brother, Christopher McDonald, is also an actor who is seen in many films and television shows. He met Mujah Maraini-Melehi during the rehearsals for "Steel Pier". The couple were married in