Trevor Donovan
Acting
Born October 11, 1978, 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.
Filmography
- 2026A Christmas Rescue — Matt McGuire
- 2025Christmas at the Inn — Jack
- 2025Grounded in Love — Jake, Executive Producer
- 2025Mario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmas — Michael
- 2025Where the Wind Blows — Chase Logan
- 2024A Little Women's Christmas — Fritz
- 2024Reagan — John Barlettta
- 2023'Twas the Text Before Christmas — James
- 2023A Harvest Homecoming — Drew Granger, Executive Producer
- 2022Aloha with Love — Ben, Executive Producer
- 2022The Engagement Plot — Will Preston, Executive Producer
- 2022Wolf Hound — Major Erich Roth
- 2021Hot Water — Jarid Harper
- 2021Jingle Bell Princess — Sam Cutler
- 2021Love, Lost & Found — Colt McCoy, Producer
- 2021Nantucket Noel — Andy Bittlesman
- 2021Two for the Win — Justin O'Neill
- 2020JL Family Ranch: The Wedding Gift — Brady
- 2020USS Christmas — Lt. Billy Jenkins
- 2019Love, Fall & Order — Patrick Harris
- 2019Nostalgic Christmas — Keith McClain
- 2019Prescription for Love — Luke Taylor
- 2019SnowComing — Jake
- When Hope Calls — Constable Jim Reynolds
- 2018Runaway Romance — Hunter
- 2018The Ghost Beyond — John Burrows
- 2018The Neighborhood Nightmare — Stephen Lane
- 2017Escaping Dad — Wes
- 2017Marry Me at Christmas — Johnny Blake
- Sun Records — Eddy Arnold
- 2016J.L. Family Ranch — Brady
- 2016Love on a Limb — Kyle Sorenson
- Lucifer — Max Evans
- 2015Love Finds You in Charm — Noah Weaver
- Texas Rising — Kit Acklin
- 2014Bermuda Tentacles — Chief Trip Oliver
- 2013A Snow Globe Christmas — Eric
- 2012Savages — Matt/Magda's Boyfriend
- 2012Strawberry Summer — Jason Keith
- The Client List — Dashiell Codd
- Awkward. — Stevie Shay
- 2011Birds of a Feather — Trevor
- Melissa & Joey — Austin, Alistair
- 2010Takers — Rahway Body Double
- Drop Dead Diva — Keith
- 2009Surrogates — Surrie / Greer
- 90210 — Teddy Montgomery
- Grey's Anatomy — Beau Caraway
- Quintuplets — Waiter
- NCIS — Thomas Buckner
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — Spartan
- Ethan Almighty
- The Devil’s Train — Hondo
Appearances as themselves (1)
- Dancing with the Stars — Self - Contestant