Terence Donovan

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

15Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 28, 1942

Birth Place: Staines, Middlesex, England

About Terence Donovan

Terence Donovan (born October 28, 1942) is an English-Australian actor of stage, television and film, and the father of fellow actor and entertainer Jason Donovan. Donovan is best known to audiences for his roles in soap opera including Neighbours as patriarch Doug Willis and in Home and Away as Al Simpson.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Terence Donovan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Terence 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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Terence Donovan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Breaker Morant, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Terence Donovan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Terence Donovan's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

Breaker Morant: During the Boer War, three Australian lieutenants are on trial for shooting Boer prisoners. Though they acted under orde

Breaker Morant

1980•Drama

★7.0

The Man from Snowy River (1982) movie poster

★7.0

The Man from Snowy River: Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father force

The Man from Snowy River

1982•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Fortress: After being kidnapped by four masked men, a teacher and her students rebel by plotting against the criminals.

Fortress

1985•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Smash Palace: Al Shaw's life revolves around motor racing and his back country junkyard, the "Smash Palace". His French wife, Jacqui,

Smash Palace

1981•Drama

★5.9

★5.9

Money Movers: A group of crooks plan a heist to steal twenty million dollars from a Security Firm counting house.

Money Movers

1978•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Terence Donovan.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2015	Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite	Self	Flop	Similar →
2005	Puppy	Dr. Holden	Flop	Similar →
1993	The Countess Alice	Self	Flop	Similar →
1987	Running from the Guns	Bangles	Flop	Similar →
1986	Emma's War	Frank Grange	Flop	Similar →
1986	Room to Move	Peter Trig	Average	Similar →
1986	Death of a Soldier	John Curtin	Flop	Similar →
1985	Fortress	Det. Sgt. Mitchell	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Winds of Jarrah	Timber Marlow	Flop	Similar →
1982	The Man from Snowy River	Henry Craig	Hit	Similar →
1981	Strange Behavior	Mr. Brown	Average	Similar →
1981	Smash Palace	Traffic Officer	Average	Similar →
1980	Breaker Morant	Cpt. Simon Hunt	Hit	Similar →
1978	Money Movers	Eric Jackson	Average	Similar →
1977	The Getting of Wisdom	Tom McNamara	Flop	Similar →

Terence Donovan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Terence Donovan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Terence Donovan is "Breaker Morant" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has Terence Donovan acted in?

Terence Donovan has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Terence Donovan?

Other notable films include "The Man from Snowy River", "Fortress", and "Smash Palace".