Edmund Donovan
Edmund Donovan is an American actor born Aug. 24, 1990.
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BIO
Edmund Donovan is an American actor born Aug. 24, 1990. He made his film debut as Christopher in Akron in 2015, which received awards at several LGBT film festivals. His film credits also include Civil War, Your Monster, Echo Valley and Late Fame.
Donovan is an accomplished theater actor. He received the 2020 Drama Desk Award, Lucille Lortel Award and Obie Award for his performance as Joe in Samuel D. Hunter’s Greater Clements. He was also nominated for a Drama Desk Award in 2019 for his performance as Chris in Hunter’s Lewiston/Clarkston. In 2021, he played Jason in Lynn Nottage’s Broadway production of Clyde’s.
His television credits include Orange Is the New Black, Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, High Fidelity, Betty, Hightown, Gossip Girl and Tell Me Lies. Donovan appeared as Max in Tell Me Lies and Scott Kovacs in Gossip Girl.
Donovan graduated from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts with a BFA in acting in 2012 and earned an MFA from the Yale School of Drama in 2017.
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STAGE CREDITS
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Connection
Movies
[ 2015 ] Christopher
[ 2015 ] Eric
[ 2021 ] Doug
Awards and Nominations
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Edmund Donovan, Greater Clements
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Edmund Donovan, Greater Clements
Edmund Donovan, Lewiston/Clarkston
Videos
Video: Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney Star in Trailer for ECHO VALLEY Thriller
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-07 15:37:07
VIDEO: Uzo Aduba Talks Returning to Broadway in CLYDE'S on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2021-11-30 14:23:42
VIDEO: Uzo Aduba Talks Returning to Broadway in CLYDE'S on LIVE! With Kelly & Ryan
by Michael Major - 2021-11-11 11:09:10
TV: Lincoln Center Theater's GREATER CLEMENTS Video Montage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-12-06 12:38:07
News
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 21, 2023
Check out photos from the opening night after-party at The Thanksgiving Play!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Edmund Donovan has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Edmund Donovan has not appeared in the West End.
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.
Edmund Donovan won the Outstanding Actor in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Greater Clements. He also received a Performance Award from the Obie Awards for Greater Clements.
