| Who is it? | Actor, Director |
| Birth Day | January 25, 1918 |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York, United States |
| Age | 102 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | June 30, 1987(1987-06-30) (aged 69)\nBranford, New Haven County\nConnecticut, U.S. |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Years active | 1948–1984 |
| Spouse(s) | Imogene Coca (m. 1960–1987, his death) |
King Donovan, a renowned actor and director hailing from the United States, is expected to have an estimated net worth of $100K to $1M in the year 2024. Recognized for his exceptional talent and versatility in the entertainment industry, Donovan has made a lasting impact through his remarkable roles and directorial work. With an impressive career spanning over several decades, his net worth serves as a testament to his success and accomplishments in the world of film and theater.
In 1948, Donovan appeared on Broadway in The Vigil.
Donovan filmed scenes for an undetermined role in the 1949 film I Was a Male War Bride, but his scenes were deleted.
Notable television roles include Jake Clampett (a deadbeat who mooches off the Clampetts) for two episodes of CBS's The Beverly Hillbillies, Blanche Morton's (Bea Benaderet's) brother Roger Baker on eight episodes of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, and Harvey Helm in a 17-episode stint on NBC's The Bob Cummings Show. Donovan also appeared in six episodes as Chris Norman of It's a Great Life, a sitcom with Frances Bavier, James Dunn and Michael O'Shea, which aired on NBC from 1954 to 1956. About this time, he also guest starred on Ray Bolger's ABC sitcom, Where's Raymond? and the NBC sitcom, The People's Choice, with Jackie Cooper. He also guest starred on the David Janssen crime drama, Richard Diamond, Private Detective. He played Mark Dawson in the 1959 Maverick episode "Maverick Springs". He was also in Wanted: Dead or Alive in the 1959 episode "Bad Gun" as the gun dealer Sheridan Appleby, in which he tries to recover a defective pistol that he had sold to an outlaw. He and Steve McQueen rescue a kidnapped senator's daughter when the faulty firearm explodes in the face of the bad guy.
Donovan guest starred as Paddy Britt in the 1960 episode "The Boy from Pittsburgh" of the NBC western series, Riverboat, starring Darren McGavin and Burt Reynolds and set in the 1840s. Child actor Tom Nolan was cast in the title role as Tommy Jones, a stowaway on the vessel, the Enterprise. In the story line, series lead character Grey Holden (McGavin) transports a box of diamonds, unknowing that a pickpocket has taken the gems and switched the contents of the box. Mona Freeman appeared in this episode as Louise Rutherford, a beautiful widow, with other roles for the character actors Francis De Sales and Robert Emhardt.
His film acting work includes Jack in the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers; a role later reprised by Jeff Goldblum in the 1978 version, Solly in The Defiant Ones, Joe Capper in Cowboy, Mack McGee in the original Angels in the Outfield, Major Collins in The Perfect Furlough, and an uncredited but recognizable role in Singin' in the Rain as Rod (head of the Publicity Department).
Donovan died of cancer on Tuesday, June 30, 1987, in the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, CT. Donovan married Comedian Imogene Coca on October 17, 1960 and remained married to her until his death.
