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Tate Donovan

  • Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
  • Birthday: September 25, 1963

A handsome player in both film and television, actor Tate Donovan first gained wide notice for his portrayal of the charismatic, yet self-centered co-pilot in the ensemble period drama "Memphis Belle" (1990) – but it was for his work on the small screen which Donovan was best known. Among the actor’s most notable television works were his Cable ACE-nominated performance in the HBO series, "Vietnam War Story" (1988) and his starring turn in the well-received, but ratings-challenged sitcom “Partners” (Fox, 1995-96) opp…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Cast as the title character's father in the big-screen adaptation of "Nancy Drew"

  • 2007

    Cast in the FX legal drama, "Damages" as Tom Shayes, a partner at the firm of Glenn Close's character, Patty Hewes

  • 2005

    Starred in the George Clooney-directed “Goodnight, and Good Luck,” a 1950s-era drama that chronicles broadcaster Edward R. Murrow’s campaign to bring down Senator Joseph McCarthy

  • 2003 to 2007

    Portrayed Jimmy Cooper on the Fox teen drama "The O.C."

  • 2001

    Appeared in the Off-Broadway production of "Lobby Hero"

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