Tate Donovan Biography: Parents, Brother, Age, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Wife, TV Series, Films, Shows, EXs

  Tate Buckley Donovan is a distinguished American actor, comedian, and television director, renowned for his versatile contributions to film and television.

He is best known for his performances as Tom Shayes in Damages, Jimmy Cooper in The O.C., and as the voice of Hercules in Disney’s animated film Hercules and its associated projects.

His film credits include critically acclaimed titles such as Argo, Good Night, and Good Luck.

Active in the entertainment industry since 1984, Donovan continues to build an impressive career in front of and behind the camera.

Profile

• Full Name: Tate Buckley Donovan
• Stage Name: Tate Donovan
• Born: September 25, 1963
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Tenafly, New Jersey, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actor, comedian, and television director
• Height: 1.83 m
• Parents: Eileen McAllister Donovan, J. Timothy Donovan
• Siblings: 5
• Spouse: Corinne Kingsbury (m. 2005–2008), Corry Scheuerman ​(m. 2015)
• Partner(s): Sandra Bullock (1990–1994), Jennifer Aniston (1995–1998)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life And Education

Tate Buckley Donovan was born on September 25, 1963, in Tenafly, New Jersey, United States, to John Timothy Donovan, a surgeon, and Eileen Frances (née McAllister). The youngest of six children, details about his siblings remain private.

He received his early education at Dwight-Englewood School in Englewood before transferring to Tenafly High School, and later attended the University of Southern California. Donovan was raised in a Roman Catholic household and was of Irish descent.

Career

Tate Donovan began his acting career in the mid-1980s, gaining early recognition through film and television roles. His initial performances included a small part in No Small Affair (1984) and guest spots on series like Family Ties.

He soon progressed to more prominent roles in TV movies such as Not My Kid and Into Thin Air (1985), and drew wider attention with his performance in SpaceCamp (1986). Demonstrating range early on, Donovan portrayed a recovering addict in Clean and Sober (1988) and appeared in the WWII drama Memphis Belle (1990).

He earned his first significant lead in Love Potion No. 9 (1992), opposite Sandra Bullock, and continued to make his mark in indie films like Inside Monkey Zetterland, earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination.

Throughout the 1990s, Donovan balanced comedic and dramatic roles across film and television. He co-starred in the sitcom Partners (1995–96) alongside Jon Cryer and made a memorable guest appearance on Friends as Rachel’s boyfriend, Joshua Burgin.

A standout moment came in 1997 when he voiced the title character in Disney’s Hercules, a role he reprised in the animated series and various video games, cementing his status in pop culture and endearing him to a generation of fans.

In the 2000s, Donovan took on one of his most recognized roles as Jimmy Cooper in the hit drama The O.C. (2003–07), where he also directed several episodes, signaling his expansion into directing.

He continued his success with a key role as Tom Shayes in the acclaimed series Damages (2007–10) and appeared in projects like Hostages and 24: Live Another Day, and feature films such as Good Night and Good Luck, Argo, and Rocketman.

In addition to acting, Donovan found success behind the scenes, directing episodes of various TV shows and earning a Primetime Emmy Award as a producer for ESPN’s 30 for 30 Shorts.

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Personal Life

Tate Donovan has been involved in several notable relationships throughout his life. He dated Sandra Bullock from 1990 to 1994 and was in a relationship with Jennifer Aniston from 1995 to 1998, during which they were briefly engaged.

In 2005 he married writer Corinne Kingsbury, though the couple divorced in 2008. He later married Corry Scheuerman in 2015, and the two remain together. As of now, there are no public records indicating that Donovan has any children.

Filmography

Film:

• No Small Affair (1984)
• SpaceCamp (1986)
• Clean and Sober (1988)
• Memphis Belle (1990
• Love Potion No. 9 (1992)
• Dead Bang (1989)
• Inside Monkey Zetterland (1992)
• Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)
• Nancy Drew (2007)
• Argo (2012)
• The Pacifier (2005)
• Rocketman (2019)

Television:

• Family Ties
• Not My Kid
• Into Thin Air
• Partners (1995–1996)
• Friends
• The O.C. (2003–2007)
• Damages (2007–2010)
• Hostages
• 24: Live Another Day

Voice Work:

• Hercules (1997)
• Hercules: The Animated Series
• Kingdom Hearts (video game series
• Disney Infinity (video game)

Directing Credits:

• The O.C.
• Glee
• Damages
• Medium
• Weeds

Producer

• 30 for 30 Shorts

Net Worth

Tate Donovan’s estimated net Worth is around $5 million, mainly due to his extensive career in television and film. He is best known for his roles in The O.C. and Damages, and as the voice of Hercules in Disney’s Hercules.

In addition to acting, Donovan has earned recognition as a director and producer, with credits on series such as Glee and the Emmy-winning 30 for 30 Shorts.