
Trevor Donovan
Biography
Trevor Donovan (born October 11, 1982, 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.
Known For

TV
Grey's Anatomy
Beau Caraway
2005

TV
NCIS
Thomas Buckner
2003

TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Spartan
2000

TV
Lucifer
Max Evans
2016

TV
Awkward.
Stevie Shay
2011

TV
Melissa & Joey
Austin
2010

TV
Melissa & Joey
Alistair
2010

TV
Dancing with the Stars
Self - Contestant
2005

TV
90210
Teddy Montgomery
2008

TV
Drop Dead Diva
Keith
2009

TV
The Client List
Dashiell Codd
2012

TV
Quintuplets
Waiter
2004

TV
Texas Rising
Kit Acklin
2015

TV
When Hope Calls
Constable Jim Reynolds
2019

Film
Reagan
John Barlettta
2024

Film
Surrogates
Surrie / Greer
2009

TV
Sun Records
Eddy Arnold
2017

Film
Savages
Matt/Magda's Boyfriend
2012

Film
Takers
Rahway Body Double
2010

Film
Escaping Dad
Wes
2017
Filmography
2025FilmMario Lopez Presents: Chasing Christmasas Michael2025FilmChristmas at the Inn2025FilmWhere the Wind Blowsas Chase Logan2025FilmGrounded in Loveas Jake2024FilmA Little Women's Christmasas Fritz2024FilmReaganas John Barlettta2023Film'Twas the Text Before Christmasas James2023FilmA Harvest Homecomingas Drew Granger2022FilmThe Engagement Plotas Will Preston2022FilmWolf Houndas Major Erich Roth2022FilmAloha with Loveas Ben2021FilmJingle Bell Princessas Sam Cutler2021FilmNantucket Noelas Andy Bittlesman2021FilmHot Wateras Jarid Harper2021FilmTwo for the Winas Justin O'Neill2021FilmLove, Lost & Foundas Colt McCoy2020FilmUSS Christmasas Lt. Billy Jenkins2020FilmJL Family Ranch: The Wedding Giftas Brady2020FilmThe Au Pair Nightmareas Brad Hardwick2019FilmNostalgic Christmasas Keith McClain2019FilmLove, Fall & Orderas Patrick Harris2019TVWhen Hope Callsas Constable Jim Reynolds2019FilmPrescription for Loveas Luke Taylor2019FilmSnowComingas Jake2018FilmThe Ghost Beyondas John Burrows2018FilmRunaway Romanceas Hunter2018FilmThe Neighborhood Nightmareas Stephen Lane2017FilmMarry Me at Christmasas Johnny Blake2017FilmEscaping Dadas Wes2017TVSun Recordsas Eddy Arnold2016FilmLove on a Limbas Kyle Sorenson2016FilmJ.L. Family Ranchas Brady2016TVLuciferas Max Evans2015FilmLove Finds You in Charmas Noah Weaver2015TVTexas Risingas Kit Acklin2014FilmBermuda Tentaclesas Chief Trip Oliver2013FilmA Snow Globe Christmasas Eric2012FilmStrawberry Summeras Jason Keith2012FilmSavagesas Matt/Magda's Boyfriend2012TVThe Client Listas Dashiell Codd2011TVAwkward.as Stevie Shay2011FilmBirds of a Featheras Trevor2010FilmTakersas Rahway Body Double2010TVMelissa & Joeyas Austin2009FilmSurrogatesas Surrie / Greer2009TVDrop Dead Divaas Keith2008TV90210as Teddy Montgomery2005TVDancing with the Starsas Self - Contestant2005TVGrey's Anatomyas Beau Caraway2004TVQuintupletsas Waiter2003TVNCISas Thomas Buckner2000TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigationas Spartan