# Trevor Donovan

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American actor

Trevor Donovan Donovan in July 2010 Born Trevor Donovan Neubauer (1978-10-11) October 11, 1978 (age 47)[1] or (1982-10-11) October 11, 1982 (age 43)[2][3] Bishop, California, U.S. Occupations Actor author model Years active 2004–present

**Trevor Donovan Neubauer** (born October 11, 1978 or 1982) is an American actor, author, and model. He is best known for his role as [Teddy Montgomery](/source/Teddy_Montgomery) on [The CW](/source/The_CW) teen drama series *[90210](/source/90210_(TV_series))* (2009–2013).

## Early life

Donovan was born in [Bishop, California](/source/Bishop%2C_California), and raised in [Mammoth Lakes](/source/Mammoth_Lakes%2C_California).[4] Sources give his birth year as 1978[1] or 1982.[2]

## Career

Donovan had short stints in 2007 on the [NBC](/source/NBC) daytime soap *[Days of Our Lives](/source/Days_of_Our_Lives)* as [Jeremy Horton](/source/Jeremy_Horton). He had a minor role in the 2009 sci-fi film *[Surrogates](/source/Surrogates),* that of the Surrogate form of Tom Greer ([Bruce Willis](/source/Bruce_Willis)).

In June 2009, Donovan landed a recurring role on *[90210](/source/90210_(TV_series))* as [Teddy Montgomery](/source/Teddy_Montgomery),[5] first appearing on September 8, 2009.[6] On May 20, 2010, [The CW](/source/The_CW) announced that he was upgraded to series regular.[7] It was later reported that his character would come out as gay in the third season, which premiered on September 13, 2010.[8]

In July 2011, it was reported that Donovan had been signed for a role in [Oliver Stone](/source/Oliver_Stone)'s film *[Savages](/source/Savages_(2012_film)),* released in July 2012.[9] He had originally screen-tested for a character who was edited out, but after seeing Donovan's screen-test video recording, Stone wrote a part for him that was not in the original book.[10] After *90210* ended, Donovan landed a recurring role in the third season of *[Melissa & Joey](/source/Melissa_%26_Joey),* a situation comedy that starred [Melissa Joan Hart](/source/Melissa_Joan_Hart) and [Joey Lawrence](/source/Joey_Lawrence) as the title characters.[11]

On September 8, 2022, Donovan was announced as a contestant on [season 31](/source/Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_season_31)) of [*Dancing with the Stars*](/source/Dancing_with_the_Stars_(American_TV_series)). He was partnered with [Emma Slater](/source/Emma_Slater), and finished sixth.[12]

## Filmography

### Film

Year Title Role Notes 2009 Surrogates The Surrogate of Thomas Greer 2010 Takers John Rahway's body double 2011 Birds of a Feather Trevor 2012 Savages Matt 2018 The Ghost Beyond John Burrows 2020 Wolf Hound Major Eric Roth Hot Water Jarid Harper 2024 Reagan John Barletta[13]

### Television

Year Title Role Notes 2004 Quintuplets Waiter Episode: "Date Night" 2007 Days of Our Lives Jeremy Horton Role held: June 1 – October 17, 2007 2009–2013 90210 Teddy Montgomery 79 episodes 2011 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Spartan Episode: "Man Up" 2012 Strawberry Summer Jason Keith Hallmark Channel TV movie (also known as Easy Heart) 2013 The Client List Dashiell Codd Episodes: "My Main Trial Is Yet to Come" and "Whatever It Takes" 2013–2014 Melissa & Joey Austin 6 episodes 2013 Drop Dead Diva Keith Episode: "50 Shades of Grayson" A Snow Globe Christmas Eric TV movie 2014 Awkward Stevie Shay Episode: "My Personal Statement" Bermuda Tentacles Trip Oliver TV movie 2015 Love Finds You in Charm Noah Weaver TV movie Texas Rising Kit Acklin Main role, miniseries 2016 Love on a Limb Kyle Sorenson Hallmark Channel TV movie J.L. Family Ranch Brady Landsburg Hallmark Movies & Mysteries TV movie 2017 Sun Records Eddy Arnold Main role Escaping Dad Wes TV movie NCIS Cmd. Thomas Buchner Episode: "Skeleton Crew" Marry Me at Christmas Johnny Blake Hallmark Channel TV movie 2018 Runaway Romance Hunter Banning TV movie Lucifer Max Evans Episode: "High School Poppycock" The Neighbourhood Nightmare Stephen Lane TV movie 2019 Snowcoming Jake Gillete Hallmark Channel TV movie Love, Fall & Order Patrick Harris Hallmark Channel TV movie Prescription for Love Dr. Luke Taylor Hallmark Channel TV movie Nostalgic Christmas Keith McClain Hallmark Channel TV movie The Baxters Ryan Taylor 7 episodes 2020 USS Christmas Lt. Billy Jenkins Hallmark Channel TV movie J.L. Family Ranch: The Wedding Gift Brady Landsberg Hallmark Movies & Mysteries TV movie 2021 Two for the win Justin O'Neill Hallmark Channel TV movie Nantucket Noel Andy Bittlesman Hallmark Channel TV movie Love, Lost & Found Colt McCoy Hallmark Channel TV movie Jingle Bell Princess Sam Cutler GAC Family[14] 2022 Aloha with Love Ben TV movie The Engagement Plot Will Preston TV movie Good Morning America Himself Guest[15] Dancing with the Stars Himself Contestant (Season 31)[16] 2023 A Harvest Homecoming Drew Clark GAC Family Twas the Text Before Christmas James TV movie 2025 When Hope Calls Jim Reynolds[17]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-adv_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-adv_1-1) von Metzke, Ross (October 11, 2010). ["Trevor Donovan on 90210's Teddy"](https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/television/2010/10/11/trevor-donovan-90210s-teddy). *The Advocate*. And I have a birthday on Monday." "You are 32." "I'm turning 32, yes.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-people_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-people_2-1) Vasquez, Ingrid (September 4, 2024). ["Trevor Donovan Details 'Terrifying' Experience After Dog Roscoe Gets Into Sealed Pack of Gum"](https://people.com/trevor-donovan-details-terrifying-experience-after-dog-roscoe-gets-into-sealed-pack-of-gum-8706735). *People*. the 90210 alum, 41, revealed how his beloved canine got into a sealed pack of gum and was close to losing his life because of it.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-usweekly_3-0)** Pettibone, Kat (October 27, 2023). ["Emma Slater's Former 'DWTS' Partner Trevor Donovan Slams Mauricio Umansky Romance Rumors"](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/trevor-donovan-slams-emma-slater-mauricio-umansky-romance-rumors/). *Us Weekly*. The actor, 41, took to social media on Friday, October 27...

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["What's Up Up Here? Aug 17–23, starring Dan and Dan, Trevor Donovan, Paul Ryan"](http://www.mammothtimes.com/content/whats-here-aug-17-23-starring-dan-and-dan-trevor-donovan-paul-ryan). *Mammoth Times*. August 17, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Ausiello, Michael (June 29, 2009). ["'90210' exclusive: 'Days' hunk Trevor Donovan cast as model citizen"](https://ew.com/article/2009/06/29/days-hunk-trevor-donovan-joins-90210/). *EW.com*. Retrieved 2021-01-16.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Mickey O'Connor (July 1, 2009). ["90210: Trevor Donovan to Play "Teddy""](https://www.tvguide.com/News/90210-Trevor-Donovan-1007544.aspx). *TVGuide.com*. Retrieved July 1, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Nededog, Jethro (May 20, 2010). ["'90210' exclusive: Trevor Donovan officially promoted to series regular"](http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2010/05/90210-exclusive-trevor-donovan-promoted-to-series-regular.html). *Los Angeles Times*. Retrieved May 20, 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["All About 90210's Gay Teen"](http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2010/08/21/All_About_90210s_Gay_Teen). *Advocate*. August 21, 2010. Retrieved September 4, 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Trevor Donovan Gets Work post-90210!"](http://perezhilton.com/2011-07-14-trevor-donovan-cast-in-oliver-stone-flick-savages). *perezhilton.com*. July 14, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Malkin, Marc (April 23, 2012). ["Oliver Stone Wrote a Part in His New Movie for Who? (Hint: A 90210 Star!)"](http://www.eonline.com/news/311021/oliver-stone-wrote-a-part-in-his-new-movie-for-who-hint-a-90210-star). *E! Online*. Retrieved May 26, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["'90210' star Trevor Donovan moves on to 'Melissa and Joey,' leaving his old zip code behind"](http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/02/90210-star-trevor-donovan-moves-on-to-melissa-and-joey-leaving-his-old-zip-code-behind.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130519144558/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/02/90210-star-trevor-donovan-moves-on-to-melissa-and-joey-leaving-his-old-zip-code-behind.html) 2013-05-19 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine), blog.zap2it.com; accessed May 6, 2014.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Dancing with the Stars: Teresa Giudice, Wayne Brady, Selma Blair and More Celebs Join Season 31"](https://people.com/tv/dancing-with-the-stars-season-31-cast-reveal/). *Peoplemag*. Retrieved 2022-09-08.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Trevor Donovan cast in *Reagan* biopic"](https://variety.com/2021/film/news/trevor-donovan-reagan-biopic-1234910379/). Variety. February 19, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Jingle Bell Princess"](https://www.gacfamily.com/movie/jingle-bell-princess/).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Hayley FitzPatrick, Carson Blackwelder & (September 8, 2022). ["'Dancing with the Stars' 2022: Meet the season 31 celebrity cast"](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/dancing-stars-2022-meet-season-31-celebrity-cast-89456272). *www.goodmorningamerica.com*. Retrieved September 8, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Jillian Sederholm, Maureen Lee Lenker and (September 8, 2022). ["Dancing With the Stars reveals its cast of celebrities for season 31"](https://ew.com/tv/dancing-with-the-stars-season-31-cast-reveal/). *Entertainment Weekly*. Retrieved September 8, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** [https://tvline.com/news/when-hope-calls-season-2-cast-release-date-trailer-great-american-family-1235332778/](https://tvline.com/news/when-hope-calls-season-2-cast-release-date-trailer-great-american-family-1235332778/)

## External links

- [Trevor Donovan](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1769806/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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