King Donovan

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Characters played by King Donovan

McGee — Angels in the Outfield (1951)

Minor 1951 character appearing in team scenes.

Dr. Dan Forbes — The Magnetic Monster (1953)

Dr. Dan Forbes is an OSI agent assigned alongside Dr. Jeffrey Stewart to investigate the appliance-store anomaly. He participates in the search for the source of the magnetism and radiation and helps address the threat posed by the expanding isotope. He functions as Stewart's investigative partner throughout the crisis.

Ben — Easy to Love (1953)

Ben is Ray Lloyd’s press agent and helps run the operation at the crowded Florida attraction. The synopsis places him among the people supporting Ray’s shows and publicity, alongside Julie and Hank, but does not describe any specific actions or personal relationships for him.

Leveret — The Iron Sheriff (1957)

Leveret is a telegraph operator who knows the stagecoach's schedule. He ambushes the coach and murders its driver, unaware that Gene Walden has already stolen the money. Sheriff Sam Galt eventually brings Leveret to justice, establishing that Benjie was not the driver’s actual killer.

Maj. Collins — The Perfect Furlough (1958)

Major Collins becomes involved in the Army's plan to address the isolation and declining morale of the men at the Arctic radar station. He shares responsibility with Lt. Vicki Loren for keeping the furlough arrangement under control, as Cpl. Paul Hodges travels with Sandra Roca under close attention. The available events do not specify further actions by Collins.

Career Overview

King Donovan has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Invasion of the Body Snatchers with 1 titles. Signature works include Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Magnetic Monster, The Defiant Ones. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
62
Birth Date
1918-01-25
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q11021151), public domain (CC0).