Martin Donovan
Known for
An American actor closely associated with the independent films of Hal Hartley, in which he starred throughout the 1990s. Later he became a reliable supporting player in major productions, appearing in Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' (2020), Al Pacino's antagonist role aside in 'Insomnia' (2002), and 'The Art of Racing in the Rain' (2019). Also a director, he brings a cool, controlled intelligence to his roles. A distinctive, understated American actor equally at home in art-house cinema and studio pictures.
Martin Donovan
61 Movies
34 Series
An American actor closely associated with the independent films of Hal Hartley, in which he starred throughout the 1990s. Later he became a reliable supporting player in major productions, appearing in Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' (2020), Al Pacino's antagonist role aside in 'Insomnia' (2002), and 'The Art of Racing in the Rain' (2019). Also a director, he brings a cool, controlled intelligence to his roles. A distinctive, understated American actor equally at home in art-house cinema and studio pictures.
Movies
Plays Mitchell Carson
Ant-Man
2015
Plays Fay
Tenet
2020
Plays Fred Trump
The Apprentice
2024
Plays Hap Eckhart
Insomnia
2002
Plays Crocker Fenway
Inherent Vice
2014
Plays William Montrose
The Sentinel
2006
Plays Jack Saunders
Unthinkable
2010
Plays Floyd Demel
Sabotage
2014
Plays Douglas Cartland
Silent Hill: Revelation 3D
2012
Plays Dutch Alden
Status Update
2018
Plays Maxwell
The Art of Racing in the Rain
2019
Plays FBI Agent
Malcolm X
1992
Plays Rick Brock
BlackBerry
2023
Plays Highway Patrolman
Wind Chill
2007
Plays Robert
Aftermath
2017
Plays Dr. Connors
Agent Cody Banks
2003
Plays Peter Campbell
The Haunting in Connecticut
2009
Plays Larry Cook
Nurse 3-D
2013
Plays Commissioner Nyari
Fahrenheit 451
2018
Plays Tom Fitzgerald
Redemption Day
2021
Plays Ralph Touchett
The Portrait of a Lady
1996
Plays Lawrence Morgan
Crisis
2021
Plays Paul Deer
The Quiet
2005
Plays Ludlow Cooper
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
2013
Plays Brian
Come to Daddy
2019
Plays Harry Pollard
The United States of Leland
2003
Plays Rick Aarons
Percy
2020
Plays Gordon Dunn
Rememory
2017
Plays Pastor Skip
Saved!
2004
Plays Thomas Ludens
Amateur
1994
Plays Bill Truitt
The Opposite of Sex
1998
Plays Matthew Slaughter
Trust
1990
Plays Walter
Flirt
1996
Plays Jack Lanahan
Indian Horse
2018
Plays Prince Nikitin
Onegin
1999
Plays Herschel Brewer
Quick
1993
Plays Jim
Nadja
1995
Plays Jim Walsh
The Alphabet Killer
2008
Plays Martin
Simple Men
1992
Plays Robert Nelson
Living Out Loud
1998
Plays Roger Collins
Dark Shadows
2005
Plays Detective Struk
The Lost Wife of Robert Durst
2017
Plays Doug Arneson
White Lie
2019
Plays Victor
Shadows & Lies
2010
Plays Jude
Surviving Desire
1992
Plays Travis Jordan
The Visitation
2006
Plays Rev. Daniel Gardner
Ned Rifle
2015
Plays David Kulovic
Pipe Dream
2002
Plays Giovanni Sacco
All at Once
2016
Plays Michael
The Pornographer: A Love Story
2004
TV Shows
Plays Ezra Stone
Boss
2011
Plays Martin Donovan
Unnatural History
2010
Plays Lieutenant Peter Scottson
Weeds
2005
Plays Darius Hayes
The Lottery
2014
Plays Errol Meade
Lioness
2023
Plays Kevin Stack
The Firm
2012
Plays Virgil Davenport
Archive 81
2022
Plays Malcolm Janus
The Dead Zone
2002
Plays Martin Howard
Big Little Lies
2017
Plays Tom Gordon
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays Zaman Druce
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
Plays Charles
Everything She Ever Wanted
2009
Plays Bob Scott
King & Maxwell
2013
Plays Brent Delaney
Traffic
2004
Plays Wilson King
Firefly Lane
2021
Plays Everett Hudson
Nancy Drew
2019
Plays Neil Harrison
Wonderland
2000
Plays Grant Davenport
Lethal Weapon
2016
Plays Richard DiBenedetto
The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer
1999
Plays Leland Bennett
Homeland
2011
Plays Howard Delhomme
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Cliff Addison
Masters of Horror
2005
Plays Officer Dan Johnson
Fear Itself
2008
Plays Miles Balfour
Motive
2013
Plays William Houston
Unforgettable
2011
Plays Hamilton Gerard
Carter
2018
Plays Odin
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
2017
Plays Robert White
Law & Order
1990
Plays President Theodore 'Ted' Morrison
Conviction
2016
Plays Michael Morrissey
The Listener
2009
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The Apprentice
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Little House on the Prairie
Mr. Ingalls · 1 episode
2026–
TV
Earth Abides
Milton · 1 episode
2024–
TV
The Apprentice
Fred Trump
2024
Film
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Charles Graff · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Lioness
Errol Meade · 9 episodes
2023–
TV
BlackBerry
Rick Brock
2023
Film
Archive 81
Virgil Davenport · 8 episodes
2022
TV
Firefly Lane
Wilson King · 3 episodes
2021–2022
TV
Crisis
Lawrence Morgan
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Martin Donovan and where are they from?
Martin Donovan is 68 years old, born on August 19, 1957 in Reseda, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Martin Donovan?
Martin Donovan is best known for roles in Ant-Man, Tenet, Insomnia.
How many movies has Martin Donovan been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Martin Donovan has appeared in 61 movies and 34 TV shows.
What was Martin Donovan's first movie?
The career of Martin Donovan began with Hard Choices (1985).
What is Martin Donovan's most recent movie or series?
Martin Donovan's most recent release is Little House on the Prairie, which premiered on July 9, 2026.
What TV shows has Martin Donovan appeared in?
On television, Martin Donovan has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Homeland, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Ghost Whisperer.
Martin Donovan
1957-08-19 · Reseda, California, USA
Martin Donovan (born August 19, 1957) is an American stage and film actor. He has had a long collaboration with the director Hal Hartley, appearing in many of his films, including Trust (1990), Surviving Desire (1991), Simple Men (1992), Flirt (1993), Amateur (1994), and The Book of Life (1998) (in which he played Jesus). He is best known as Peter Scottson, the DEA agent on Showtime's Weeds. He made his Writing and Directorial debut in 2011 with the film Collaborator, which he stars in with David Morse.