Trevor Donovan
An actor who transitioned from modeling to become a recognizable face on television, known for playing the charming and complex Teddy Montgomery on 90210.
Born 1978 (age 48)·American actor·Birthday: October 11·Generation X
Biography
Trevor Donovan's path to acting began on the runway and in print campaigns, but he quickly set his sights on a more narrative-driven career. Hailing from Mammoth Lakes, California, his striking looks opened doors in modeling, but it was his work in Los Angeles that led to television roles. He landed guest spots on series like 'CSI: Miami' and 'Days of Our Lives' before securing the role that would define his early career: Teddy Montgomery on the CW's '90210' revival. As the first openly gay male character in the Beverly Hills, 90210 universe, Donovan brought depth and sensitivity to the part, earning a dedicated fanbase. Following the series, he demonstrated versatility, starring in Hallmark Channel movies that showcased his leading-man charm and taking on dramatic roles in series like 'Sun Records' and 'The Christmas House.' An advocate for animal rights and environmental causes, Donovan has built a career that balances mainstream appeal with personal conviction.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Trevor was born in 1978, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Trevor Was Born
The biggest hits of 1978
#1 Movie
Grease
Best Picture
The Deer Hunter
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Trevor's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1978Born
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1983Started school
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1991Became a teenager
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Could drive
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1996Could vote
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Turned 21
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2008Turned 30
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2018Turned 40
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 48 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Teddy Montgomery, a groundbreaking recurring gay character, for 19 episodes on '90210'.
- Starred as country music legend Elvis Presley in the CMT historical drama series 'Sun Records'.
- Has headlined numerous popular original movies for the Hallmark Channel, such as 'Love in the Limelight'.
- Served as a producer on several of his film projects, including the thriller 'Muti'.
Did You Know?
He is a certified snowboard instructor and grew up in the ski resort town of Mammoth Lakes.
He is an outspoken vegan and animal rights activist.
Before acting, he studied business at the University of Southern California.
He appeared in Taylor Swift's music video for 'You Belong with Me' as the boyfriend of the antagonist.
“I prefer characters who are grounded, not just the handsome guy in the scene.”
