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Tate Donovan

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Tate Donovan

American actor (born 1963)

Tate Donovan is an American actor, comedian and television director. He is known for playing Jimmy Cooper in The O.C. and Tom Shayes in Damages, and for voicing the title character in Disney's animated Hercules (1997). His film work includes Love Potion No. 9, Good Night, and Good Luck and Argo, and he won a Primetime Emmy Award as a producer of 30 for 30 Shorts.

Tate Donovan appears in 3 films and 1 TV series in The Rerun, from 2003 to 2026. Most of that work is in thriller, drama and crime.

Known for

  • The O.C. (2003), Jimmy Cooper. Played Jimmy Cooper on the teen drama series, one of his best-known roles.
  • Hercules (1997), Hercules (voice). Voiced the title character in the Disney animated film and related projects.
  • Damages, Tom Shayes. Played Tom Shayes, one of his best-known television roles.
  • Argo (2012). A supporting role in the 2012 film, one of his notable credits.

Shows

The O.C.

2003–2007 · James "Jimmy" Cooper

Movies

Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has Tate Donovan been in?
Tate Donovan appears in Crime 101 (2026), Argo (2012), Shooter (2007) and The O.C. (2003) on The Remote.
When was Tate Donovan born?
Tate Donovan was born on 25 September 1963.

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