Penelope Spheeris
American filmmaker
Jeffrey Donovan is an American actor known for his lead role in the TV series Burn Notice, as well as appearances in films like Hitch and Changeling. He has also played notable historical figures like Robert F. Kennedy and John F. Kennedy in various projects. Recently, he starred as NYPD Detective Frank Cosgrove on the revival of the TV series Law & Order.
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About the Jeffrey Donovan
Jeffrey Donovanis an American actor. He played Michael Westen in the television series Burn Notice, and appeared in films such as Hitch, Believe in Me, Changeling, and Come Early Morning. He played Robert F. Kennedy in Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgarand his brother John F. Kennedy in Rob Reiner’s LBJ (2016). He had a recurring role in the second season of the TV series Fargo (2015). From 2022 to 2023, he starred as NYPD Detective Frank Cosgrove on the revival of the NBC crime drama Law & Order. He left the show before the 23rd season due to creative differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jeffrey Donovan was born on May 11, 1968.
Jeffrey Donovan is best known for playing the lead role of Michael Westen in the TV series Burn Notice.
Jeffrey Donovan has appeared in films such as Hitch, Believe in Me, Changeling, and Come Early Morning.
Jeffrey Donovan has played Robert F. Kennedy in Clint Eastwood’s J. Edgar and John F. Kennedy in Rob Reiner’s LBJ.
From 2022 to 2023, Jeffrey Donovan starred as NYPD Detective Frank Cosgrove on the revival of the NBC crime drama Law & Order.
Jeffrey Donovan left the Law & Order TV series before the 23rd season due to creative differences.
6 Quotes by Jeffrey Donovan
- 1.
I could never say I’m going to do bigger and better things because that would negate what I’ve already accomplished, and I don’t want to do that.
Jeffrey DonovanAmerican actor
- 2.
Believe it or not, I don’t own a TV. Crazy huh? I’m not a big movie-goer either. I just feel like I’m watching work. I am always outside and couldn’t care less about what’s on TV these days.
Jeffrey DonovanAmerican actor
- 3.
I’ve always wanted to do theater in Chicago. Chicago is a big theater town-and, in some ways, I think this city is savvier and smarter than New York. Sometimes, I think it’s a little too chic to go to theater in New York these days.
Jeffrey DonovanAmerican actor
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What would surprise a lot of people about me… I’m a gardener! I have a green thumb. I really like to get into the shrubs, the bushes, and really cultivate.
Jeffrey DonovanAmerican actor
- 5.
I actually do my own renovations. I designed and built a 100-foot split-cedar rail fence to enclose my property. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Don’t recommend doing it alone. I also built a 100-square-foot back porch. Again, don’t recommend doing it alone.
Jeffrey DonovanAmerican actor
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I don’t think an actor’s job is to be recognized. I think an actor’s job is to facilitate the writing in a way that changes the way people think. No other business does that.
Jeffrey DonovanAmerican actor