Jeffrey Donovan Bio: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Parents, TV Shows, Nationality

Jeffrey Donovan is an acclaimed American actor, director, and producer best known for his starring role as Michael Westen in the long-running USA Network series Burn Notice (2007–2013).

He has also appeared in major films such as Sicario (2015), Let Him Go (2020), and Wrath of Man (2021), and portrayed U.S. President John F. Kennedy in the miniseries JFK: What the Doctors Saw (2023) and the feature film Chappaquiddick (2018).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Jeffrey Donovan
• Stage Name: Jeffrey Donovan
• Born: May 11, 1968
• Age: 57 years old
• Birthplace: Amesbury, Massachusetts, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: American
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer
• Height: 1.83 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Donovan and Nancy Matthews
• Siblings: Sean Donovan, Michael Donovan
• Spouse: Michelle Woods
• Children: Two
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $12 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jeffrey Donovan was born on May 11, 1968, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, United States, to parents Mr. Donovan and Nancy Matthews (his mother worked multiple jobs to support the family). He was raised primarily by his single mother after his father left when he was young. He grew up having two siblings, Sean Donovan and Michael Donovan.

He attended Amesbury High School, where he played football and was involved in drama. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and later received a Master of Fine Arts from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Acting Program. His ethnicity is American. His religion is unknown.

Career

Jeffrey Donovan began his career in the late 1990s with small television roles and theatre work in New York. He gained early notice with guest spots on series like Law & Order and Homicide: Life on the Street. His breakthrough came when he was cast as Michael Westen in Burn Notice (2007–2013), a role that earned him critical acclaim and a loyal fan base over seven seasons.

He has since starred in films including Hitch (2005), Sicario (2015) as Steve Forsing, Let Him Go (2020) opposite Kevin Costner, Wrath of Man (2021) with Jason Statham, and Chappaquiddick (2018) as Ted Kennedy. On television, he appeared in Fargo Season 4 and portrayed John F. Kennedy in JFK: What the Doctors Saw (2023). He has also directed episodes of Burn Notice and other projects while producing select work.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jeffreydonovan
• X Handle: @JeffreyDonovan

Personal Life

Jeffrey Donovan, 57 years old and 1.83 m tall, has been married to actress and producer Michelle Woods since 2012. They have two children together. No past marriages or other public relationships are widely documented. He maintains a relatively private family life while balancing his acting career between Los Angeles and New York.

Net Worth

Jeffrey Donovan‘s net worth is estimated at $12 million USD. His income primarily comes from his starring role in the long-running series Burn Notice; lead and supporting roles in major films such as Sicario, Let Him Go, and Wrath of Man; residuals from syndication and streaming of his television work; directing and producing credits; and guest or recurring appearances on high-profile projects.

Filmography

• Hitch (2005)
• Burn Notice (2007–2013, TV series)
• Sicario (2015)
• Chappaquiddick (2018)
• Fargo (2020, TV series)
• Let Him Go (2020)
• Wrath of Man (2021)
• JFK: What the Doctors Saw (2023, miniseries)