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.
Tate Donovan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tate Donovan reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tate Donovan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Tate 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 North Beach and Rawhide, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tate Donovan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tate Donovan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tate Donovan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Crime 101 | Monroe | Hit | Similar → |
| 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 | Blame | Robert | Hit | 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 → |
| 2009 | Wild About Harry | Harry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Nancy Drew | Carson Drew | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Fired! | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shooter | Russ Turner | Hit | 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 | Hit | 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 | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Waiting for Woody Allen | David | 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") | Hit | 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 → |
| 1990 | Rising Son | Des | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Dead Bang | John Burns | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Clean and Sober | Donald Towle | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | SpaceCamp | Kevin | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | A Case of Deadly Force | Lawrence O'Donnell Jr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | North Beach and Rawhide | Sean Connelly | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Into Thin Air | Brian Walker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Not My Kid | Ricky | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | No Small Affair | Bob | Average | 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 "North Beach and Rawhide" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "A Case of Deadly Force", "Disney Heroes Volume 1", and "The Holdovers".