Martin Donovan began his career inNew York. Since then, known for work in numerous theater productions, as well as more than eighty feature films and television shows. In 2011, he became known as a screenwriter and film director. Martin Donovan is a laureate of several awards and prizes.
Biography
American actor was born on August 19, 1957director and screenwriter Martin Donovan. Brief biography of his next. The real name is Smith. He was born in Reseda, California. His parents are middle class, and Martin Donovan is one of their four children. Parents gave their son a Catholic education.
Being an adult Martin Donovan for a couple of yearsstudied at Pierce College, Los Angeles. After that, he simultaneously studied at the theater conservatory and performed at the theater company. He played in two productions: “The Private Life of the Race of Gentlemen” Brecht and Richard’s Cork Leg based on the play by the Irish writer Bian Brandon.
In 1983, Martin Donovan and his wifemoves to new york He wants to start a film actor career. The first time, in anticipation of invitations to auditions, Martin had to be interrupted by occasional side jobs. It is known that he worked as a drapery installer to provide for his young family.
He later becomes a member of the theater troupe Cacaracha.
Selected Filmography
To start a creative career, Martin Smith changedhis surname is more rare and became known as Martin Donovan. Films with his participation came out regularly, even more than he is known as a supporting actor.
"Portrait of a Lady" (1996) - screen version of the same nameBooks by American writer Henry James. The film tells about the difficult fate of a young girl Isabel Archer. She finds herself at the center of manipulations and intrigues unfolded by powerful people. In this drama, Martin Donovan sang the role of Ralph Tachita - an admirer of the main character. For his work, the actor received the award of the National Society of Film Critics in the nomination "Best Supporting Actor", and the film itself became the best film of the 1996 Venice Film Festival.
"Pasadena" (2001) - an underrated series in the genredramatic detective. In the center of the story is the richest Pasadena family - MacAlister. The main character Lily, heir to the clan, lived a beautiful and serene life until a brutal murder occurred in their home. Wanting to get to the truth, the girl learns many dark secrets of her family. Martin Donovan played the role of the father of the protagonist, Will McAlister.
"Shoals" (2005) - the series, telling about everyday lifesimple american housewife. She is busy raising two difficult teenage children. Being a widow and not being able to support a family, the main character decides to start an unusual business: drug trafficking. Things are going unexpectedly well, and friends and neighbors become customers of the new dealer. Black humor and intense dramatic plot made the series one of the most commercially successful projects among the Showtime channel. Martin Donovan played the role of Peter Scottson, the drug control agent. As a member of the cast, Donovan was nominated for the SAG Award in the Outstanding Playhouse of the Comedy Series Ensemble.
"Ghosts in Connecticut" (2009) - a horror moviedirector Peter Cornwell, which is partly based on real events. Martin Donovan plays a family member who is forced to move closer to the hospital where their son Matt is located. The family spends a lot of money on hopeless treatment, and in the meantime, something mysterious and even ominous begins to happen in the new house. The family is forced to seek help from a priest.
"Onegin" (1999) - the famous English-speakingscreen version of the novel in verse. The film is a free retelling of the plot of the novel. The main characters speak prose, and the verse form is used only in letters. Martin Donovan played the role of Prince Nikitin, Tatyana's husband, and Yevgeny Onegin's cousin.
Directing and screenwriting
In 2011, Martin Donovan made his debut asdirector and screenwriter. His first work was the film "Employee". The work tells of the difficult days of playwright Robert Langfello. In his family life discord, the creative crisis does not allow to write. The latter work was crushed by critics. He can not write anything worthy. The protagonist is sinking deeper into despair, and at this moment a new man bursts into his life. A neighbor named Gus.
Personal life
In 1984, Martin Donovan married Vivian Lanco, a young actress. The couple have two sons. At the moment, the family lives in Canadian Vancouver.
Conclusion
Martin Donovan played not so much in his lifenotable roles, but he approaches each of his work with care and attention. Now the actor has retired to devote himself more to his family and children.
