Martin Donovan
ActingAbout Martin Donovan
Martin Donovan (born August 19, 1957) is an American stage and film actor. He has had a long collaboration with the director Hal Hartley, appearing in many of his films, including Trust (1990), Surviving Desire (1991), Simple Men (1992), Flirt (1993), Amateur (1994), and The Book of Life (1998) (in which he played Jesus). He is best known as Peter Scottson, the DEA agent on Showtime's Weeds. He made his Writing and Directorial debut in 2011 with the film Collaborator, which he stars in with David Morse.
Martin Donovan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Martin Donovan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Martin Donovan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Martin Donovan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Garage, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Martin Donovan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Martin Donovan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Martin Donovan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Apprentice | Fred Trump | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Sealed with a List | Silas Redmond | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | BlackBerry | Rick Brock | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Crisis | Lawrence Morgan | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Redemption Day | Tom Fitzgerald | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Percy | Rick Aarons | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Tenet | Fay | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | White Lie | Doug Arneson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Art of Racing in the Rain | Maxwell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Come to Daddy | Brian | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Indian Horse | Jack Lanahan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Status Update | Dutch Alden | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Lost Wife of Robert Durst | Detective Struk | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Rememory | Gordon Dunn | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Aftermath | Robert | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | All at Once | Giovanni Sacco | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Ant-Man | Mitchell Carson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Ned Rifle | Rev. Daniel Gardner | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Inherent Vice | Crocker Fenway | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Reluctant Fundamentalist | Ludlow Cooper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Unthinkable | Jack Saunders | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Haunting in Connecticut | Peter Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Wind Chill | Highway Patrolman | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Right to Die | Cliff Addison | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Garage | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Sentinel | William Montrose | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Quiet | Paul Deer | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Dark Shadows | Roger Collins | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Saved! | Pastor Skip | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The United States of Leland | Harry Pollard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pipe Dream | David Kulovic | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | RFK | John F. Kennedy | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Insomnia | Hap Eckhart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Onegin | Prince Nikitin | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Living Out Loud | Robert Nelson | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Book of Life | Jesus Christ | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | When Trumpets Fade | Captain Pritchett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Opposite of Sex | Bill Truitt | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Portrait of a Lady | Ralph Touchett | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Hollow Reed | Martyn Wyatt | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Flirt | Walter | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nadja | Jim | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Rook | John Abbott | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Amateur | Thomas Ludens | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Flirt | Walter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Scam | Gordon Wexler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Malcolm X | FBI Agent | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Simple Men | Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Surviving Desire | Jude | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Trust | Matthew Slaughter | Hit | Similar → |
Martin Donovan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Martin Donovan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Martin Donovan is "The Garage" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Martin Donovan acted in?
Martin Donovan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Martin Donovan?
Other notable films include "Flirt", "Dark Shadows", and "The Art of Racing in the Rain".