Jeffrey Donovan

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Characters played by Jeffrey Donovan

Michael Westen — Burn Notice (2007)

A covert operations agent who is burned in Nigeria, returns to Miami, and works as an unlicensed private investigator to fund his search for those responsible while evading government custody.

Jackson — Wrath of Man (2021)

The former military sergeant who leads a crew of Afghanistan veterans turned armored truck robbers. He orchestrates the final heist at the Fortico facility alongside his inside man, Bullet, but is mortally wounded during the attack.

Steve Forsing — Sicario (2015)

CIA field operative and tactical team member.

Steve Forsing — Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)

FBI agent assisting in cartel investigations and border security coordination.

Vance — Hitch (2005)

Vance is a shallow misogynist who wants Hitch to help him obtain a one-night stand with Casey. Hitch refuses to work with him, but Vance falsely implies that he used Hitch's services, misleading Casey and Sara. His deception contributes directly to the confrontation that exposes Hitch's identity and harms Hitch's reputation.

Bilson — Wardriver (2026)

A wealthy and dangerous target whose home is linked to his phone and protected by an integrated security system. He becomes increasingly suspicious while Cole and Sarah attempt to keep him occupied during the transfer.

Bottles — Shot Caller (2017)

The "shot caller" and leader of the white supremacist gang PEN1 in Chino State Prison. He takes notice of Harlon's aggression and recruits him into the gang, setting Jacob on the path toward a hardened prison identity and eventual rise in the Aryan Brotherhood.

Captain J.J. Jones — Changeling (2008)

Corrupt LAPD captain who pressures Christine into accepting an impostor as her son. He orchestrates her wrongful psychiatric commitment to silence her and is eventually suspended following a city council investigation.

Sean Meyers — Honest Thief (2020)

FBI special agent and partner to the deceased Baker. He investigates the suspicious circumstances surrounding Nivens, apprehends him, receives crucial evidence, and ultimately recognizes Tom's integrity while advocating for a reduced sentence.

Sheriff Roy Pulsipher — R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned (2022)

Resurrected Old West sheriff turned R.I.P.D. agent, fights Deados to protect Earth.

Steve Trevor — Wonder Woman: Bloodlines (2019)

A US pilot rescued by Diana who becomes her steadfast ally. He assists in locating Vanessa, travels to Qurac, helps pinpoint Themyscira's location, and joins the final assault on the island.

Jack — Extinction (2015)

Jack is Lu's guardian and the survivor who raises her as his daughter after Emma's death. Living next door to Patrick, he initially refuses to help when Patrick is attacked, but later protects Lu, learns the truth about the infected, reconciles with Patrick, and escapes with Lu and the pregnant Woman.

Career Overview

Jeffrey Donovan has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Sicario with 2 titles. Signature works include The Cycle, Burn Notice, Wrath of Man. 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
55
Birth Date
1968-05-11
Birth Place
Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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