Tate Donovan

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Characters played by Tate Donovan

Tom Shayes — Damages (2007)

A senior partner at Hewes & Associates and Patty's colleague. Initially kept in the dark about certain cases, he is manipulated by Ellen to aid an FBI investigation, resulting in his termination. In season three, his personal financial ties to the Tobin fraud case create a conflict of interest. He ultimately dies in a car crash involving Patty, leaving behind a pregnant wife and unresolved professional entanglements.

Hercules — Hercules (1998)

The teenage protagonist who trains to become a hero while navigating everyday life and dealing with peer pressure from others.

Hercules — Hercules (1997)

The physical embodiment of the demigod hero, trained to save Olympus.

John Hammond — Respect (2021)

A Columbia Records executive. He meets Aretha at her fathers request and signs her to a contract to record jazz standards, launching her initial major label career.

Brian Sanders — Hostages (2013)

Brian Sanders is Ellen Sanders’s overbearing husband and one of the family members held hostage in their home. His life becomes part of the pressure used against Ellen, who must weigh the demand placed on her against the consequences for Brian and the wider national crisis created by Agent Duncan Carlisle.

Bob Anders — Argo (2012)

One of the six American embassy personnel who avoid capture and are secretly sheltered by Ken Taylor. He reluctantly adopts a Canadian identity and poses as part of the Argo filmmaking group, traveling with Tony Mendez through the bazaar and airport to escape Iran.

Dad — Ghosted (2023)

Dad is one of Cole Turner's parents and takes part in persuading him to travel to London after Sadie stops responding. His support helps motivate Cole's attempt to find her, and he later appears among the family members who meet Cole and Sadie after they resume their relationship.

Howard Plummer — The Pacifier (2005)

A government scientist working on the top-secret GHOST project. He is killed while escaping Serbian rebels, leaving his widow and five children in Shane's care. His safety deposit box contains the key to the secret vault and was protected by the password My Angel.

Luke Sinclair — Memphis Belle (1990)

The co-pilot who initially complains about his assignment but longs for a chance to man the tail gun. During the mission, he finally gets his opportunity and successfully shoots down a German fighter that tears another bomber apart, contributing to the crew's survival.

Peter — Holy Matrimony (1994)

Peter is Havana’s partner in robbing a county fair and later marries her to satisfy the Hutterite elders. He hides the stolen money, but dies in a car wreck before its discovery. His actions and death lead to Zeke’s marriage to Havana and the journey to return the cash.

Craig — 3 Generations (2016)

Craig is Ray's absent father, who now lives in a marriage with three children. Maggie locates him to obtain the consent required for Ray's testosterone treatment, but he initially wants time to think. After Maggie also signs the form, Craig finally gives his consent, helping Ray move forward.

Carter Locke — The Upside (2019)

Dell's friend from his neighborhood who offers street-level advice.

Career Overview

Tate Donovan has 108 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Hercules (Disney) Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include 24, Hercules, Hercules. 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
108
Birth Date
1963-09-25
Birth Place
Tenafly, New Jersey, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q302650), public domain (CC0).