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Trevor Donovan

Trevor Donovan

Actor, also producer · Born October 11, 1978 (48) · Bishop, California, USA

Trevor Donovan (born October 11, 1978, in Mammoth Lakes, California) is a versatile artist, advocate, and author. A former member of the U.S. teen ski team, Donovan later earned a bachelor's degree in graphic design before embarking on a successful entertainment career. He is best known for his groundbreaking role as Teddy Montgomery, the first and only LGBT series regular on the global hit 90210, as well as for his performances in Texas Rising, Sun Records, and Melissa & Joey. ​Beyond his on-screen success, Donovan is a passionate advocate for various causes, including canine rights and anti-bullying. He serves as an active ambassador for the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Additionally, he founded the nationwide anti-bullying program Team Upstanders, dedicating himself to raising awareness about bullying in all its forms, along with other issues he deeply cares about. Known for his charismatic and engaging performances, Donovan has emerged as a sought-after leading man in romantic comedies, earning him the title "The Prince Charming of RomComs." He has starred in numerous titles, including Easy Heart, USS Christmas, Love Finds You in Charm, and many others. Recently, he has taken on the role of Chase Logan in the Where the Wind Blows film series, adding to his impressive repertoire. Donovan appeared on Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars on Disney+, quickly becoming a fan favorite and reaching the semi-finals despite having no prior dance experience. He has also starred in various popular TV shows, including 90210, Sun Records, The Client List, Melissa & Joey, Awkward, NCIS, and Lucifer. His recent projects include the biopic Reagan with Dennis Quaid, which was theatrically released in August 2024. Upcoming projects include Grounded, A Little Women's Christmas, and When Hope Calls. ​Apart from his successful acting career, Donovan is also an accomplished author, having written three children's books in his Love Always series, featuring Dogbert the German Shepherd, Tito the English Bulldog, Shadow the Golden Retriever, and Chance the Labrador. These heartwarming stories are inspired by real-life everyday experiences and showcase Donovan's love for animals and his unwavering optimism. Donovan's positive outlook on life and dedication to making a difference make him a beloved figure in both the entertainment industry and the wider community. He is an avid user of social media, where he has a global fan base known as #DonoFans, who eagerly support all his endeavors and ensure his projects trend online.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 11, 1978 (48)
From
Bishop, California, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
49 on MovieCove · 53 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 65 days to Oct 28Down 15% in 30 days

What are Trevor Donovan's films like?

Across their 34 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 55th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Romance4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Romance movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 15th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Family3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 47th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Family movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
50%
Self
24%
Survival
9%
Society
9%
Morality
5%
Power
2%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love23 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds15 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth6 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity8 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 33 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 28 · Serious 3 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 29 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 28 · Charged 4 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 28 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 15 · Some laughs 17 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 27 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 31 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 33 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

28 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 9 of 28 analyzed roles.

Hero
9 of 28
Shapeshifter
6 of 28
Threshold guardian
3 of 28
Ally
3 of 28
Shadow
3 of 28
Mentor
2 of 28
Herald
1 of 28
Trickster
1 of 28
Show the 28 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
19
Hopeful
21
Romantic
20
Joyful
12
Tense
8
Other
18

How their films linger

Feel-good25 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful23 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy26
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Trevor Donovan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 45 of their 49 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Trevor Donovan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

53 credits, 49 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • A Christmas Rescue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Matt McGuire

  • Chasing Christmas(2025)

    as Michael

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Christmas at the Inn(2025)

    as Jack

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Where the Wind Blows(2025)

    as Chase Logan

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Grounded in Love(2025)

    Executive Producer · as Jake

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • A Little Women's Christmas(2024)

    Producer · as Fritz

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Reagan(2024)

    as John Barlettta

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • 'Twas the Text Before Christmas(2023)

    as James

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • A Harvest Homecoming(2023)

    Executive Producer · as Drew Granger

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Engagement Plot(2022)

    Executive Producer · as Will Preston

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Wolf Hound(2022)

    as Major Erich Roth

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Aloha with Love(2022)

    Executive Producer · as Ben

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Jingle Bell Princess(2021)

    Producer · as Sam Cutler

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Nantucket Noel(2021)

    as Andy Bittlesman

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Hot Water(2021)

    Producer · as Jarid Harper

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Two for the Win(2021)

    as Justin O'Neill

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Love, Lost & Found(2021)

    Producer · as Colt McCoy

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • USS Christmas(2020)

    as Lt. Billy Jenkins

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • JL Family Ranch 2(2020)

    as Brady

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Nostalgic Christmas(2019)

    as Keith McClain

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Love, Fall & Order(2019)

    as Patrick Harris

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • When Hope Calls(2019)

    Show 3 episodes · as Constable Jim Reynolds

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Prescription for Love(2019)

    as Luke Taylor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • SnowComing(2019)

    as Jake

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • The Ghost Beyond(2018)

    as John Burrows

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Runaway Romance(2018)

    as Hunter

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Neighborhood Nightmare(2018)

    as Stephen Lane

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Marry Me at Christmas(2017)

    as Johnny Blake

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Escaping Dad(2017)

    as Wes

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Sun Records(2017)

    Show 3 episodes · as Eddy Arnold

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Love on a Limb(2016)

    as Kyle Sorenson

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • JL Ranch(2016)

    as Brady

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Lucifer(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Max Evans

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • Love Finds You in Charm(2015)

    as Noah Weaver

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Texas Rising(2015)

    Show 5 episodes · as Kit Acklin

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Bermuda Tentacles(2014)

    as Chief Trip Oliver

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • A Snow Globe Christmas(2013)

    as Eric

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Strawberry Summer(2012)

    as Jason Keith

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Savages(2012)

    as Matt/Magda's Boyfriend

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Client List(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dashiell Codd

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Awkward.(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Stevie Shay

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Birds of a Feather(2011)

    as Trevor

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Takers(2010)

    as Rahway Body Double

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Melissa & Joey(2010)

    Show 5 episodes · as Alistair · as Austin

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Surrogates(2009)

    as Surrie / Greer

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Drop Dead Diva(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Keith

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • 90210(2008)

    Show 90 episodes · as Teddy Montgomery

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Beau Caraway

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Quintuplets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Waiter

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Thomas Buckner

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Spartan

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Ethan Almighty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • The Devil’s Train (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Hondo

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 53 titles, 50 of them dated from 2000 to 2025; peak year 2020.

Biggest box office

A Little Women's Christmas (2024)

$17K worldwide

Highest rated

USS Christmas (2020)

Midcredits 64th

Most popular right now

90210 (2008)

Film career

20002025

Peak 2020 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 16 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting53 of 53: 48 only acting, 5 with another role · typical Midcredits score51stProducing5 of 53: 0 only producing, 5 with another role · typical Midcredits score48th

53 titles, 5 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 5 of them.

By decade

2000s7 · acting2010s25 · acting2020s18 · 18 acting · 5 crew

Billing

usually 2nd · top billed in 23% of 22 roles
0919

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Trevor Donovan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 48th percentile, the median of all 37; across their 33 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Approval · how many liked their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Reach · how many have seen their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 33

Midcredits score across 49 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th19
  • 25th to 49th18
  • Below 25th6

Shape of the crowd

21 of their 49 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser21
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed20

Most divisive · actor

Wolf Hound (2022)

97th percentile spread · 51% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

When Hope Calls (2019)

Midcredits 86th · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 52/100 in their films, across 31 reviewed titles; fans 72, detractors 30. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Trevor Donovan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Trevor Donovan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Amy Krell shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles