Joseph "Joe" Maggard (born December 8, 1955) is an American actor, director, producer, writer, voice artist, and comedian, best known for playing Ronald McDonald in the McDonald's commercials and voicing Ronald in Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald from 1995 to 2007, when he was replaced by Brad Lennon. Early life Maggard was born Kenneth Wayne Maggard in Lynch, Kentucky on December 8, 1955. His stage / professional name is Joe Maggard. Career Ronald McDonald character Maggard was hired to play Ronald McDonald in the McDonald's commercials in 1995, only to be replaced by Ronald's current actor Brad Lennon in 2007.
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