Biography
Frequently alternating between stage and screen, it became obvious to TV programmers that Donovan had a penchant for wisecracking and intelligently wacky characters, particularly law enforcement types. He was also believably brutish when called for, which attracted both male and female viewers alike to shows like "Touching Evil" (USA Network, 2004) and "Burn Notice" (USA Network, 2007- ), as he effectively portrayed gun-wielding, troubled and …
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Career Milestones
2011 | Portrayed Robert Kennedy in the biographical drama "J. Edgar," starring Leonardo DiCaprio; again directed by Eastwood | |
2011 | Nominated for the 2011 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Action Adventure | |
2008 | Cast opposite Angelina Jolie in Clint Eastwood's "Changeling," as a corrupt police officer | |
2007 | Played the lead on the USA Network series "Burn Notice" | |
2007 | Cast in a recurring role on NBC's "Crossing Jordan" | |
2006 | Starred in "Believe in Me" opposite Samantha Mathis and Bruce Dern | |
2006 | Co-starred with Ashley Judd in the film "Come Early Morning" | |
2005 | Appeared in the romantic comedy "Hitch" starring Will Smith and Eva Mendes | |
2004 | Played the lead on the short-lived USA Network series "Touching Evil" | |
2000 | Co-starred in "Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2" | |
2000 | Series debut in a regular role, the UPN police drama "The Beat" | |
1997 | Appeared briefly on the daytime soap "Another World" (NBC) | |
1994 | Made his film debut in "Throwing Down" | |
| Made acting debut in the Broadway production of "An Inspector Calls" | ||