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BIO

Broadway: The Snow Geese. Off Broadway: Lewiston/Clarkston (Drama Desk Nomination, Clive Barnes Theatre Award; Rattlestick); Xander Xyst, Dragon: 1 (Ars Nova). Film: The Vizitant, Akron. TV: “The Blacklist,” "Blue Bloods,” “Unforgettable,” “Orange is the New Black.” Upcoming: “Betty” (HBO), “High Fidelity” (Hulu), “Hightown” (Starz). Education: Boston University, LAMDA, Yale School of Drama.

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STAGE CREDITS

Greater Clements Greater Clements
[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2019
Performer
Lewiston & Clarkston Lewiston & Clarkston
[Off-Broadway]
Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Double Bill Production, 2018
Performer (CLARKSON)
The Snow Geese The Snow Geese
[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2013
Arnold Gaesling (Understudy)
Duncan Gaesling (Understudy)
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Movies

Akron
[ 2015 ] Christopher
The Inhabitants
[ 2015 ] Eric
Glob Lessons
[ 2021 ] Doug

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Edmund Donovan, Greater Clements

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Edmund Donovan, Greater Clements


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Performance Award

Edmund Donovan, Greater Clements


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Edmund Donovan, Greater Clements

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Edmund Donovan, Lewiston/Clarkston

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Photos: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 25, 2025

Pulitzer Prize Finalist Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries is back on the New York stage, and recently celebrated its gala opening for its off-Broadway run. Check out photos from the opening night here!
A Complete Guide to the Plays of Samuel D. Hunter Photo
A Complete Guide to the Plays of Samuel D. Hunter
by Sidney Paterra - Nov 2, 2025

Samuel D. Hunter’s plays have quietly shaped contemporary American drama. Known for their compassionate look at working-class lives in his native Idaho, Hunter’s works explore faith, loneliness, community, and redemption with remarkable empathy. Hunter (finally) just made his Broadway debut in 2025 with Little Bear Ridge Road, now running at the Booth Theatre.
Video: Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney Star in Trailer for ECHO VALLEY Thriller Photo
Video: Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney Star in Trailer for ECHO VALLEY Thriller
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2025

Apple has released the official trailer for Echo Valley, a new thriller film starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney. The movie is set to premiere globally on Apple TV+ June 13, 2025. Watch the trailer!
Photos: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Opening Night Pink Carpet Photo
Photos: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Opening Night Pink Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 31, 2025

Stars hit the red carpet last week when the Sydney Theatre Company production of The Picture of Dorian Gray, starring Sarah Snook, officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos from the red carpet, which included special guests Chris Pine, Christine Baranski, Ariana DeBose, and more!
YOUR MONSTER Begins Streaming Exclusively On Max This Month Photo
YOUR MONSTER Begins Streaming Exclusively On Max This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2025

Vertical’s YOUR MONSTER will make its global streaming debut FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 exclusively on Max. The film will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
YOUR MONSTER Movie Set Digital Release Date Photo
YOUR MONSTER Movie Set Digital Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 11, 2024

Your Monster, the recent horror comedy starring Melissa Barrera, will be available to rent or purchase on digital starting Tuesday, November 12. The cast also includes Tommy Dewey, Edmund Donovan, Kayla Foster, Meghann Fahy, Brandon Victor Dixon, Ike Ufomadu, and Lana Young.
Photos: Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch & More at HOLD ON TO ME DARLING Opening Night Photo
Photos: Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch & More at HOLD ON TO ME DARLING Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 18, 2024

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Hold on to Me Darling at The Lucille Lortel Theatre, starring Adam Driver! See photos of stars including Tom Hanks, Judd Hirsch and more.
Listen: Melissa Barrera Performs 'My Stranger' Song From YOUR MONSTER Photo
Listen: Melissa Barrera Performs 'My Stranger' Song From YOUR MONSTER
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 4, 2024

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive song from Caroline Lindy's new film Your Monster. The track, “My Stranger,' features vocals from lead actress, Melissa Barrera (In the Heights) with music & lyrics by Daniel and Patrick Lazour.
Choose Chicago, City Of Chicago Announce Programming Details Of SUNDANCE INSTITUTE X Photo
Choose Chicago, City Of Chicago Announce Programming Details Of SUNDANCE INSTITUTE X CHICAGO 2024
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024

Discover the programming details for Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024, a unique three-day event featuring film screenings and cultural activities from June 28-30 in Chicago.
Edmund Donovan Cast in Apple Thriller ECHO VALLEY Photo
Edmund Donovan Cast in Apple Thriller ECHO VALLEY
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024

Edmund Donovan, who was recently seen on Broadway in the play Clyde's, has been cast in the upcoming thriller Echo Valley from Apple. Donovan joins a stacked cast that includes Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, Domhnall Gleeson, Kyle MacLachlan, and Fiona Shaw. The film is directed by Michael Pearce, who directed 2017's Beast starring Jessie Buckley and Geraldine James. Brad Ingelsby, of Mare of Easttown, wrote the screenplay.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of STEREOPHONIC on Broadway Photo
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of STEREOPHONIC on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 20, 2024

David Adjmi’s Stereophonic, opened on Broadway at the Golden Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
Photos: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2024

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE officially opened on March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos from the show's opening night party!
Photos: SPAIN, Starring Marin Ireland and Andrew Burnap, Celebrates Opening Night Off Photo
Photos: SPAIN, Starring Marin Ireland and Andrew Burnap, Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 2, 2023

Check out opening night red carpet photos of Second Stage Theater's production of Spain, starring Marin Ireland, Andrew Burnap, and more!
Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and More Set to Perform at Williamstown Theatre Festival Photo
Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and More Set to Perform at Williamstown Theatre Festival This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable week at the Williamstown Theatre Festival! Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and a stellar lineup of talented actors will grace the stage with their remarkable performances. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the magic of live theater.
Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent to Join Eden Espinosa & More at WTF Cabaret Photo
Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent to Join Eden Espinosa & More at WTF Cabaret
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2023

Don't miss the incredible lineup featuring Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent, joining Eden Espinosa and more at the highly anticipated WTF Cabaret. Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary performances and talent on display.
Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Fe Photo
Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2023

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Photo
Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.
Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer & Louisa Jacobson to Star in THREE SISTERS at Williamstown Photo
Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer & Louisa Jacobson to Star in THREE SISTERS at Williamstown Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2023

Additional cast and creative team members have been revealed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season’s Main Stage Reading Series. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Stars Arrive at THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night! Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 23, 2023

Second Stage Theater's production of Larissa FastHorse's play, The Thanksgiving Play, directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin, opened Thursday, April 20, at Second Stage's Hayes Theater (240 West 44th Street). BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of stars arriving on the red carpet here!
Photos: Go Inside THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night After-Party Photo
Photos: Go Inside THE THANKSGIVING PLAY Opening Night After-Party
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 21, 2023

Check out photos from the opening night after-party at The Thanksgiving Play!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Edmund Donovan been in?

Edmund Donovan has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Edmund Donovan been in?

Edmund Donovan has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Edmund Donovan been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Greater Clements, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Greater Clements, Performance Award (Obie Awards) for Greater Clements, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Greater Clements and Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lewiston/Clarkston.

What awards has Edmund Donovan won?

Edmund Donovan has won several awards for his performance in Greater Clements, including the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards, the Performance Award from the Obie Awards, and the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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