Obituary of Martin Donovan

Martin Donovan

Martin Donovan (born August 19th, 1957 in Reseda, California) was an Film Actor who was best known for being in various movies including the controversial "The Book of Life". Martin died on December 13th, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a case of lyme disease.

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Martin Donovan Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Donovan, Martin
Common Name: Martin Donovan
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Reseda, California, United States
Birth Date: August 19, 1957
Age: 68
Also Known As: Martin Smith, Marty
Occupation: Film Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Velveeta Cheese
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

Martin's Family Tree

Birth Name: Martin Paul Smith
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Vivian Lanko (married 1984-present)

Son(s):

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Actor American Born on August 19th Born in 1957 Born in California

Quotable Quotes:

"The era we are living in today is a dream of coming true."

"If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things."

"The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself."

"Hal and I are close friends. I understand his language, his humor, his film language, what he is trying to say. I tell actors who are new to Hal--this is more like dance. It's not acting naturalistically, it's carefully choreographed. Gestures are important and specific gestures are very important. -- On Writer/Director Hal Hartley" (IMDB)

"I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book."

"Martin Donovan died at the age of 54 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. (V)"

"Martin Donovan lived a life filled with passion, perseverance, and unwavering dedication, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and impact generations to come. (V)"

"Martin Donovan was known for his successful career as an actor and director, but his life was cut tragically short, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances. (V)"

Is Mr. Martin Donovan still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.