Robert Donavan

Robert Donavan

Personal Details

Biography

Robert Donavan is a seasoned actor with a storied career in television and film, renowned for his dedication to mastering the craft of acting. He has consistently prioritized the study of technique and theory, subsequently incorporating these skills into the numerous films in which he has appeared. Despite his busy schedule, Donavan still makes time to continue honing his craft, ensuring that he remains a versatile and accomplished actor.

Throughout his career, Donavan has had the privilege of studying under the guidance of industry legends, including the inimitable Harvey Lembeck, whose notable students also include Robin Williams, John Ritter, and Academy Award nominee Sally Kirkland. Additionally, he has had the opportunity to study with the respected James Best and is currently under the tutelage of acclaimed teacher Kimberly Jentzen.

Robert Donavan has had the pleasure of collaborating with an array of esteemed directors, including Brandon Slagle, Robin Christian, Rolfe Kanefsky, Elliot Feld, Wayne Kramer, Fred Olen Ray, and Thomas Callaway. His extensive filmography now boasts over 130 titles, spanning genres such as comedy, drama, science fiction, the supernatural, and horror.

Throughout his career, Donavan has taken on a diverse range of roles, portraying characters as varied as scientists, secret agents, border patrol officers, military officers, FBI agents, drug dealers, psychiatrists, morticians, cowboys, and priests. His most recent projects have seen him share the screen with notable actors such as Richard Grieco, Robert LaSardo, and Michael Madsen.

In addition to his work in film, Donavan has also made a name for himself in the voice-over industry, lending his voice to a multitude of commercials, including the iconic campaigns for Yahoo Fantasy Football and the Toyota Fantasy Football Hall of Fame.

As for retirement, Donavan has jokingly stated that he expects to continue working right up until the day of his funeral, indicating that his passion for acting will likely remain unwavering for the remainder of his life.

Career

2024
Arena Wars
Arena Wars as Moses
Fragment
Fragment as Teacher
2023
That's a Wrap
That's a Wrap as Mason Maestro
The Exorcists
The Exorcists as Father John Murphy
2022
Tommyknockers
Tommyknockers as Jim Jonas
Family Affair
Family Affair as Father Hannegan
2021
C.O.R.N.
C.O.R.N. as Mr. Dr.
Hotties Hideout
Hotties Hideout as (archive footage)
2019
Art of the Dead
Art of the Dead as Father Gregory Mendale
2018
Sunset Society
Sunset Society as Mr. Cross
Killer Kate!
Killer Kate! as Briskman
Dirty Dead Con Men
Dirty Dead Con Men as TV Reporter
2017
Adventures Into the Woods: A Sexy Musical
Adventures Into the Woods: A Sexy Musical as Col. Saunders / Magic Mirror / Tin Man / Prison Warden
Cheerleader Massacre 2
Cheerleader Massacre 2 as Sheriff Jim Colson
2010
Alien Ecstasy
Alien Ecstasy as General Saunders
Alien Babes
Alien Babes as General Saunders
The Killers
The Killers as General Saunders
She Alien
She Alien as General Saunders
2008
Sex Wars
Sex Wars as General Saunders
2007
Aliens Gone Wild
Aliens Gone Wild as General Saunders
Pretty Cool Too
Pretty Cool Too as Mr. Buckell / Mr. Reeds
2006
Nightmare Man
Nightmare Man as Dr. Evans
2005
Possessed
Possessed as Sam Gray (segment "Witches' Dolls") (archive footage)
Jacqueline Hyde
Jacqueline Hyde as Mr. Randall
2004
Corpses
Corpses as Fred Withers
The Hazing
The Hazing as Police Detective
Young and Seductive
Young and Seductive as Detective Max Connor
2003
Final Examination
Final Examination as Professor Andrews
Speed Demon
Speed Demon as Jessie's Dad
2002
Private Call
Private Call as Max Diamond
Pretty Cool
Pretty Cool as Wilford
Trancers 6
Trancers 6 as Dr. Paul Malvern
Stranded
Stranded as Major Kronsten
Spider's Web
Spider's Web as Older Man
The Frightening
The Frightening as Principal Rizcheck
2001
Tomorrow by Midnight
Tomorrow by Midnight as Officer Lambert
Stitches
Stitches as Sam Gray
Micro Mini Kids
Micro Mini Kids as Mr. Duncan
2000
Scandal: Lawful Entry
Scandal: Lawful Entry as D.A. Hemmings
Final Voyage
Final Voyage as Collins
Sex Files: Sexual Matrix
Sex Files: Sexual Matrix as Voyeur (uncredited)
Agent Red
Agent Red as General Minowski
1999
Murdercycle
Murdercycle as General Hubert
The Escort III
The Escort III as Governor Bradley
Hidden Beauties
Hidden Beauties as Lord Isherwood
Phantom Town
Phantom Town as Sheriff
1998
Invisible Dad
Invisible Dad as Gerald Rivington, J. Emerson Rivington
Mom's Outta Sight
Mom's Outta Sight as Victor Alexander
Counter Measures
Counter Measures as Commander Gregori
Black Widow Escort
Black Widow Escort as Dr. James Sterling
Expose
Expose as Carruthers
Masseuse 2
Masseuse 2 as Sheriff Don Branigan
The Shooter
The Shooter as Mayor Pete Sayers
Click
Click as Rod Steele
Click
Click as William Haywood
Don't Sleep Alone
Don't Sleep Alone as Malcolm Tarlow
Click
Click as Popper
Click
Click as Popper
1995
Screen Two
Screen Two as Michael O'Neill
Broken Bars
Broken Bars as Prison Guard #3
Screen Two
Screen Two as Belfast John
1984
Protocol
Protocol as Soap Opera Actor