Tate Donovan

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Acting and Voice Career

Tate Donovan is an American actor, voice actor, and television director. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Jimmy Cooper in the hit television series The O.C.. In addition to his on-screen performances, Donovan is also well known for voicing the titular character in Disney’s animated film Hercules and its related television projects.

Quick Facts

Birth Date
25 Sep, 1963
Age
56 yrs
Citizenship
United States of America
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Birth Place
New York City
Education
University of Southern California
USC School of Dramatic Arts
Gender
Male
Description
American actor
Spouse
Corinne Kingsbury[2005-2008]
Net Worth 2021
5 million

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Relationships and Engagements

Donovan has been romantically linked with several high-profile actresses. Notably, he was engaged to actress Sandra Bullock and later dated Jennifer Aniston, although Donovan has said he and Aniston were never engaged. He and Aniston began dating during the height of her career on the television show Friends. The couple exchanged commitment rings, and Aniston once referred to Donovan as “the perfect guy.” However, their relationship ended in 1998. Press reports at the time attributed their breakup to the divergence in their career trajectories, a claim Aniston later denied.

Donovan also met Sandra Bullock while filming the romantic comedy Love Potion No. 9. They dated for several years and were reported to have been engaged, although both have maintained a generally private stance on the details of their relationship. Public speculation about their breakup has remained largely unconfirmed, and neither party has offered any verified information about the causes or duration of the relationship.

Marriage and Divorce

In 2005, Donovan married writer and film producer Corinne Kingsbury. The marriage lasted three years and ended in divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Their separation proceedings were amicable, with Donovan making a one-time financial settlement of $55,000. The couple did not have children, and Donovan retained ownership of their home along with other personal assets. No reports of infidelity or other disputes surfaced publicly during or after their separation.


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Last Modified: Sep 28 2026

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