Actor
King Donovan
1918 – 1987
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 25 January 1918, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- 30 June 1987
- Known for
- All the King's Men
, Singin' in the Rain, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
King Donovan (1918–1987) was an American character actor who worked in film, television and theatre, and also directed for screen. He appeared in dozens of Hollywood productions from the late 1940s, often in supporting roles, and is best remembered for the sci-fi classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
Where to start
All the King's Men (1949)Full guide
Early prominent role in the Best Picture-winning political drama, marking his arrival in Hollywood supporting work.
Singin' in the Rain (1952)Full guide
Appeared in one of the most celebrated movie musicals ever made.
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)Log in to add it to the library
Featured in a landmark 1950s monster film that helped launch the giant-creature genre.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)Full guide
Played a key supporting role in the influential sci-fi thriller, his best-known genre credit.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)In the library
Part of the huge comedy ensemble in Stanley Kramer's chase epic.
Their films in the library
Awards
No major awards are documented here.
The full list · 53
- 1948Open SecretLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Fawnes, Bigot Gang Member
- 1949All the King's MenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1949ShockproofLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Joe Wilson (Uncredited)
- 1949Alias Nick BealLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Peter Wolfe
- 1949The Pilgrimage PlayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Salathiel
- 1950Mystery StreetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Reporter at Beach House (uncredited)
- 1950Side StreetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Detective Gottschalk
- 1950One Way StreetLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Grieder
- 1950A Lady Without PassportLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Surgeon (uncredited)
- 1950The Sun Sets at DawnLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Reporter, National News Service
- 1951The EnforcerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sergeant Whitlow
- 1951His Kind of WomanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1951Storm WarningLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
- 1951Angels in the OutfieldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as McGee
- 1951Behave Yourself!Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Lingerie Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
- 1951The ScarfLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Piano Player
- 1951Little Big HornLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pvt. James Corbo
- 1951The Unknown ManLog in to add it to the libraryActor as News Photographer on Courthouse Steps (uncredited)
- 1951The Prince Who Was a ThiefLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (uncredited)
- 1951The Redhead and the CowboyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Clerk at trading post
- 1951Come Fill the CupLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Kip Zunches (uncredited)
- 1952Singin' in the RainFull guideActor as Rod (uncredited)
- 1952Glory AlleyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Telephone Technician (uncredited)
- 1952The Merry WidowLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Nitki
- 1952Something to Live ForLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Stage Manager (uncredited)
- 1952Sally and Saint AnneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hymie Callahan, Trainer
- 1953The Beast from 20,000 FathomsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Ingersoll
- 1953The Magnetic MonsterLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Dr. Dan Forbes
- 1953Forever FemaleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Playwright at Sardi's
- 1953TumbleweedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Wrangler
- 1953Easy to LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Ben
- 1953City of Bad MenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- 1953Hannah Lee: An American PrimitiveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Sheriff's Deputy
- 1954Broken LanceLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Clerk (uncredited)
- 1954Private Hell 36Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Evney Serovitch (uncredited)
- 1954Riders to the StarsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as James O'Herli
- 1954The Bamboo PrisonLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Pop
- 1955Not as a StrangerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mr. Slocum (uncredited)
- 1955The Seven Little FoysLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Officer Harrison
- 1956Invasion of the Body SnatchersLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jack Belicec
- 1957The Iron SheriffLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Leveret
- 1957The ComedianLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The Director
- 1958The Defiant OnesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Solly
- 1958CowboyLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Joe Capper, Trailhand
- 1958The Perfect FurloughLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Major Collins
- 1959The Hanging TreeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Wonder
- 1963It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Airport Official (uncredited)
- 1963The Thrill of It AllLog in to add it to the libraryActor as TV Executive (uncredited)
- 1963Promises! Promises!Log in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1981The Return of the Beverly HillbilliesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Andy Miller
- 1982Morning's at SevenLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Carl Bolton
- 1984Nothing Lasts ForeverLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lunartini Husband
- 1987Creepy ClassicsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Jack Belicec - (archive footage)
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