Martin Donovan

Martin Donovan established his presence in independent cinema through a significant and critically acclaimed collaboration with director Hal Hartley, which began with the 1990 film ‘Trust’. This partnership yielded a series of influential independent films including ‘Surviving Desire’ (1991), ‘Simple Men’ (1992), ‘Amateur’ (1994), ‘Flirt’ (1995), and ‘The Book of Life’ (1998), where his portrayal of Jesus Christ garnered particular attention. Donovan’s distinctive acting range was further acknowledged when he earned the National Society of Film Critics’ Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Jane Campion’s 1996 film ‘The Portrait of a Lady’, establishing him as a formidable talent. Prior to his screen career, Donovan honed his craft through off-off-Broadway work at the Cucaracha Theater in New York City, commencing in 1983.

Donovan continued to build an impressive and diverse filmography across genres and platforms. He joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe with his role as Mitchell Carson in the blockbuster hit ‘Ant-Man’ (2015). Demonstrating his ongoing collaboration with acclaimed filmmakers, he reunited with director Christopher Nolan to play the character of Fay in the highly anticipated 2020 action-thriller ‘Tenet’. His compelling performances also extended to streaming audiences with his role as Virgil Davenport in the 2022 Netflix supernatural horror series ‘Archive 81’, which garnered widespread attention.

In recent years, Donovan has maintained a robust and visible career. In 2023, he delivered a critically praised performance as Rick Brock in the feature film ‘BlackBerry’. He followed this with a recurring role as Errol Meade in the television series ‘Lioness’, which aired in 2023 and 2024. Looking ahead, Donovan is slated to portray Fred Trump in the highly anticipated 2024 feature film ‘The Apprentice’, further solidifying his adaptable and enduring presence as an actor, director, and writer in both independent and major productions.