Tate Donovan
ActingAbout Tate Donovan
Tate Buckley Donovan (born September 25, 1963) is an American actor. He is most recently known for his role in the FX drama Damages, as Tom Shayes. He is also known for his role as Jimmy Cooper in the American teen drama television series The O.C., and as the voice of the title character Hercules in Disney's animated feature film of the same name, in the animated television series and in the video game Kingdom Hearts II. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tate Donovan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tate Donovan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Tate Donovan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tate Donovan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Disney Heroes Volume 1, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tate Donovan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tate Donovan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tate Donovan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Holdovers | Stanley Clotfelter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ghosted | Dad | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Respect | John Hammond | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Worth | Lee Quinn | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Expedition Everest | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Tuscaloosa | Dr. Mitchell | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Nomads | Mark Nolin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Rocketman | Doug Weston | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Love You to Death | Travis Stoller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Upside | Carter Locke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Grace | Charlie Elliston | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Blood Fest | Dr. Conway | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Blame | Robert | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | It Happened in L.A. | Tom | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Only Living Boy in New York | George | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Manchester by the Sea | Hockey Coach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | 3 Generations | Craig | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Elvis & Nixon | H.R. Haldeman | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Sun Belt Express | Allen King | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Argo | Bob Anders | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Below the Beltway | Paul Gibson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nancy Drew | Carson Drew | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fired! | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shooter | Russ Turner | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Lather Effect | Will | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Painkiller Jane | Dr. Graham Knight / Lucas Insley | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Silver Bells | Christy Byrne | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Good Night, and Good Luck. | Jesse Zousmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Disney Heroes Volume 1 | Hercules / Additional Voices (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Pacifier | Howard Plummer | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Exposed | Bob Smith | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Drop Back Ten | Wally Bixer | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Hercules: Zero to Hero | Hercules (voice) (archive sound) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | October 22 | Peter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Tempting Fate | Dr. Ben Creed | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Hercules | Hercules (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Murder at 1600 | Kyle Neil | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | America's Dream | David (segment "Long Black Song") | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Holy Matrimony | Peter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ethan Frome | Reverend Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Love Potion No. 9 | Paul Matthews | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Equinox | Richie Nunn | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Little Noises | Elliott Ardsley | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Memphis Belle | Luke Sinclair | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dead Bang | John Burns | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Clean and Sober | Donald Towle | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | SpaceCamp | Kevin | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Into Thin Air | Brian Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Not My Kid | Ricky | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | No Small Affair | Bob | Flop | Similar → |
Tate Donovan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tate Donovan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tate Donovan is "Disney Heroes Volume 1" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Tate Donovan acted in?
Tate Donovan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tate Donovan?
Other notable films include "The Holdovers", "Manchester by the Sea", and "Love You to Death".