Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan — The Iron Major Character Profile

About Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan

A Catholic priest who serves as a co-narrator. He was a football player on Cav's roster at Holy Cross during the 1890s and recalls Cav's life story alongside Florence.

Character Facts

Played by

Robert Ryan

Appears in

The Iron Major (1943)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Iron Major

• Francis William 'Frank' / 'Cav' Cavanaugh (Pat O'Brien)
• Florence Ayres Cavanaugh (Ruth Warrick)
• Robert 'Bob' Stewart (Leon Ames)
• Lieutenant Jones (Bruce Edwards)
• Private Manning (Russell Wade)
• Judge (Joseph Crehan)
• Sarah Cavanaugh (Barbara Hale)
• Mr. Watkins (Milton Kibbee)
• David 'Davie' Cavanaugh (Richard Martin)