Thomas McDonell

Thomas Hunter Campbell McDonell (born May 2, 1986) is an American actor and artist. He is known for his role as Finn Collins on the CW post-apocalyptic series The 100.

Early life McDonell was born and raised in Manhattan, New York, and attended boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts. He graduated from New York University. His mother, Joanie, who is of Jewish descent, is a writer, and his father, Terry McDonell, is editor of Sports Illustrated. His brother is writer Nick McDonell.

Career McDonell starred as Finn Collins in the post-apocalyptic show The 100. He also played a role in The Forbidden Kingdom, and in Twelve. McDonell played the main role in 2011 teen film Prom as Jesse Richter. He has guest-starred in Suburgatory 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 Best Buy in New York, and a monochrome painting exhibition at the ArcLight Hollywood movie theater complex. His conceptual fashion editorials and photographs have been published in print and online in magazines including the Marfa Journal, Buffalo Zine, Teen Vogue, and F Magazine.

Personal life Since 2011, McDonell has been in a relationship with actress Jane Levy. In June 2024, the couple revealed that they were expecting their first child. They have a son named Desmond, born in 2024.

Filmography Film Year Title Roles Notes 2008 The Forbidden Kingdom Young Southie 2010 Twelve Kid in plaid tie 2011 Prom Jesse Richter 2012 Fun Size Aaron Riley 2014 Where the Devil Hides Trevor 2014 I'm Obsessed with You Freddie Diaz 2014 10 Things I Hate About Life Ben Unfinished and unreleased 2021 A Show-Stopping Christmas Sam 2022 Simchas and Sorrows Levi

Television Year Title Roles Notes 2010 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Eddie Boyle Episode: "Broad Channel" 2012–2013 Suburgatory Scott Strauss Recurring role (season 1-2) 2014–2015 The 100 Finn Collins Main cast (seasons 1–2) 2017 The Long Road Home Carl Wild Recurring role (season 1) 2018 LA to Vegas Justin Episode: "Things to Do in Vegas When You're Grounded" 2018 Good Girls Brian Episode: "Taking Care of Business" 2021 Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Barnaby Steele Episode: "Zoey's Extraordinary Mystery"

Music videos Year Title Artist Role Notes 2011 "Your Surrender" Neon Trees Jesse Richter "Time Stand" Moon Also director 2012 "This Kiss" Carly Rae Jepsen Love Interest