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Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffrey Dean Morgan (born April 22, 1966) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the character Negan in the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2016–2022) and its spin-off The Walking Dead: Dead City (2023–present), for both of which he has received critical acclaim. He has also appeared in television roles such as John Winchester in the CW fantasy horror series Supernatural (2005–2008; 2019), Denny Duquette in the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy (2006–2009), Jason Crouse in the CBS political drama series The Good Wife (2015–2016), Joe Kessler in the Amazon Prime Video adult superhero series' The Boys (2024–present), and Conquest in Invincible (2025–present), as well as film roles including William Gallagher in P.S. I Love You (2007), the Comedian in the superhero film Watchmen (2009), Clay in The Losers (2010), Sgt. Maj Andrew Tanner in Red Dawn (2012), and Agent Harvey Russell in Rampage (2018). He also starred as a pivotal character in the History Channel's miniseries about the war with Mexico for the creation of Texas, Texas Rising (2015).

Infobox

Born
(1966-04-22) April 22, 1966 (age 59)Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1991–present
Spouses
mw- Anya Longwell (m. 1992; div. 2003) Hilarie Burton (m. 2019)
Partner
Mary-Louise Parker (2006–2008)
Children
2

Tables

· Filmography › Film
1991
Uncaged
Role(s)
Sharkey
To Cross the Rubicon
Role(s)
Rod
1995
Dillinger and Capone
Role(s)
Jack Bennett
Undercover Heat
Role(s)
Ramone
1996
In the Blink of an Eye
Role(s)
Jessie
Notes
Television film
1997
Legal Deceit
Role(s)
Todd Hunter
1999
Road Kill
Role(s)
Bobby
2003
Something More
Role(s)
Daniel
Notes
Short film
2004
Dead & Breakfast
Role(s)
The Sheriff
Six: The Mark Unleashed
Role(s)
Tom Newman
Notes
Direct-to-DVD
2005
Chasing Ghosts
Role(s)
Det. Cole Davies
Notes
Direct-to-DVD
2006
Jam
Role(s)
Dale
Notes
Television film
2007
Live!
Role(s)
Rick
Kabluey
Role(s)
Brad
Fred Claus
Role(s)
Unnamed man getting parking ticket
Notes
Cameo
P.S. I Love You
Role(s)
William Gallagher
2008
The Accidental Husband
Role(s)
Patrick Sullivan
Notes
Direct-to-DVD
Days of Wrath
Role(s)
Bryan Gordon
2009
Watchmen
Role(s)
Edward Blake / Comedian
Taking Woodstock
Role(s)
Dan
2010
Shanghai
Role(s)
Connor
The Losers
Role(s)
Clay
Jonah Hex
Role(s)
Jeb Turnbull
Notes
Uncredited
2011
The Resident
Role(s)
Max
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
Role(s)
Jude
Texas Killing Fields
Role(s)
Brian Heigh
The Courier
Role(s)
The Courier
Notes
Direct-to-VOD, also executive producer
2012
The Possession
Role(s)
Clyde Brenek
Red Dawn
Role(s)
Sgt. Maj. Andrew Tanner
2014
The Salvation
Role(s)
Henry Delarue
They Came Together
Role(s)
Frank
2015
Solace
Role(s)
Joe Merriwether
Heist
Role(s)
Luke Vaughn
Notes
Direct-to-VOD
Guns for Hire
Role(s)
Bruce
Desierto
Role(s)
Sam
2016
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Role(s)
Thomas Wayne
Notes
Uncredited
2018
Rampage
Role(s)
Harvey Russell
2020
The Postcard Killings
Role(s)
Jacob Kanon
Notes
Also executive producer
Walkaway Joe
Role(s)
Cal McCarthy
2021
The Unholy
Role(s)
Gerry Fenn
2022
The Integrity of Joseph Chambers
Role(s)
Police Chief
Fall
Role(s)
James Conner
2024
Bloody Axe Wound
Role(s)
Butch Slater
Notes
Also producer
2025
Neighborhood Watch
Role(s)
Ed Deerman
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1991
Uncaged
Sharkey
To Cross the Rubicon
Rod
1995
Dillinger and Capone
Jack Bennett
Undercover Heat
Ramone
1996
In the Blink of an Eye
Jessie
Television film
1997
Legal Deceit
Todd Hunter
1999
Road Kill
Bobby
2003
Something More
Daniel
Short film
2004
Dead & Breakfast
The Sheriff
Six: The Mark Unleashed
Tom Newman
Direct-to-DVD
2005
Chasing Ghosts
Det. Cole Davies
Direct-to-DVD
2006
Jam
Dale
Television film
2007
Live!
Rick
Kabluey
Brad
Fred Claus
Unnamed man getting parking ticket
Cameo
I Love You
William Gallagher
2008
The Accidental Husband
Patrick Sullivan
Direct-to-DVD
Days of Wrath
Bryan Gordon
2009
Watchmen
Edward Blake / Comedian
Taking Woodstock
Dan
2010
Shanghai
Connor
The Losers
Clay
Jonah Hex
Jeb Turnbull
Uncredited
2011
The Resident
Max
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
Jude
Texas Killing Fields
Brian Heigh
The Courier
The Courier
Direct-to-VOD, also executive producer
2012
The Possession
Clyde Brenek
Red Dawn
Sgt. Maj. Andrew Tanner
2014
The Salvation
Henry Delarue
They Came Together
Frank
2015
Solace
Joe Merriwether
Heist
Luke Vaughn
Direct-to-VOD
Guns for Hire
Bruce
Desierto
Sam
2016
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Thomas Wayne
Uncredited
2018
Rampage
Harvey Russell
2020
The Postcard Killings
Jacob Kanon
Also executive producer
Walkaway Joe
Cal McCarthy
2021
The Unholy
Gerry Fenn
2022
The Integrity of Joseph Chambers
Police Chief
Fall
James Conner
2024
Bloody Axe Wound
Butch Slater
Also producer
2025
Neighborhood Watch
Ed Deerman
· Filmography › Television
1995
Extreme
Role(s)
Jack Hawkins
Notes
2 episodes
JAG
Role(s)
Weapons Officer
Notes
Episode: "Shadow"
1996
Sliders
Role(s)
Sid
Notes
Episode: "El Sid"
1996–1997
Role(s)
The Burning Zone
Notes
Dr. Edward Marcase
2000
Walker, Texas Ranger
Role(s)
Jake Hobart
Notes
Episode: "Child of Hope"
2001
ER
Role(s)
Firefighter Larkin
Notes
Episode: "The Crossing"
2002
The Practice
Role(s)
Daniel Glenn
Notes
Episode: The Test"
JAG
Role(s)
CIA Technician Wally
Notes
2 episodes
Angel
Role(s)
Sam Ryan
Notes
Episode: "Provider"
The Division
Role(s)
Father William Natali
Notes
Episode: "Forgive Me, Father"
2003
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Role(s)
Undercover Agent #1
Notes
Episode: "All for Our Country"
Star Trek: Enterprise
Role(s)
Damron
Notes
Episode: "Carpenter Street"
2004
The Handler
Role(s)
Mike
Notes
2 episodes
Tru Calling
Role(s)
Geoffrey Pine
Notes
Episode: "Two Pair"
Monk
Role(s)
Steven Leight
Notes
Episode: "Mr. Monk Takes Manhattan"
2005
The O.C.
Role(s)
Joe Zukowski
Notes
Episode: "The Accomplice"
Weeds
Role(s)
Judah Botwin
Notes
2 episodes
2005–2008; 2019
Role(s)
Supernatural
Notes
John Winchester / Azazel
2006–2009
Role(s)
Grey's Anatomy
Notes
Denny Duquette
2012–2013
Role(s)
Magic City
Notes
Ike Evans
2014
Shameless
Role(s)
Charlie Peters
Notes
Episode: "Lazarus"
2015
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
Role(s)
Joe DiMaggio
Notes
Miniseries
Texas Rising
Role(s)
"Deaf" Smith
Notes
Miniseries
Extant
Role(s)
James Daniel "JD" Richter
Notes
Main role
2015–2016
Role(s)
The Good Wife
Notes
Jason Crouse
2016–2022
Role(s)
The Walking Dead
Notes
Negan
2017
Robot Chicken
Role(s)
Voice; Episode: "The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking"
2017–2019
Role(s)
Ride with Norman Reedus
Notes
Himself
2020
Friday Night in with the Morgans
Role(s)
6 episodes, also executive producer
2021
The Walking Dead: Origins
Role(s)
Episode: "Negan's Story"
2022
Leopard Skin
Role(s)
LaSalle
Notes
Main role; 8 episodes
2023–present
Role(s)
The Walking Dead: Dead City
Notes
Negan
2024–present
Role(s)
The Boys
Notes
Joe Kessler
2025–present
Role(s)
Invincible
Notes
Conquest
2025
Big City Greens
Role(s)
Wolf Fang
Notes
Voice; Episode: "Evil Family"
Destination X
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Host
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1995
Extreme
Jack Hawkins
2 episodes
JAG
Weapons Officer
Episode: "Shadow"
1996
Sliders
Sid
Episode: "El Sid"
1996–1997
The Burning Zone
Dr. Edward Marcase
Main cast
2000
Walker, Texas Ranger
Jake Hobart
Episode: "Child of Hope"
2001
ER
Firefighter Larkin
Episode: "The Crossing"
2002
The Practice
Daniel Glenn
Episode: The Test"
JAG
CIA Technician Wally
2 episodes
Angel
Sam Ryan
Episode: "Provider"
The Division
Father William Natali
Episode: "Forgive Me, Father"
2003
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Undercover Agent
Episode: "All for Our Country"
Star Trek: Enterprise
Damron
Episode: "Carpenter Street"
2004
The Handler
Mike
2 episodes
Tru Calling
Geoffrey Pine
Episode: "Two Pair"
Monk
Steven Leight
Episode: "Mr. Monk Takes Manhattan"
2005
The O.C.
Joe Zukowski
Episode: "The Accomplice"
Weeds
Judah Botwin
2 episodes
2005–2008; 2019
Supernatural
John Winchester / Azazel
Recurring; 13 episodes
2006–2009
Grey's Anatomy
Denny Duquette
Recurring (seasons 2–3, 5); 23 episodes
2012–2013
Magic City
Ike Evans
Main role
2014
Shameless
Charlie Peters
Episode: "Lazarus"
2015
The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
Joe DiMaggio
Miniseries
Texas Rising
"Deaf" Smith
Miniseries
Extant
James Daniel "JD" Richter
Main role
2015–2016
The Good Wife
Jason Crouse
Main role (season 7)
2016–2022
The Walking Dead
Negan
Special guest star (season 6), main cast (seasons 7–11); 64 episodes
2017
Robot Chicken
Voice; Episode: "The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking"
2017–2019
Ride with Norman Reedus
Himself
2 episodes
2020
Friday Night in with the Morgans
6 episodes, also executive producer
2021
The Walking Dead: Origins
Episode: "Negan's Story"
2022
Leopard Skin
LaSalle
Main role; 8 episodes
2023–present
The Walking Dead: Dead City
Negan
Main role; also executive producer
2024–present
The Boys
Joe Kessler
Main cast (Season 4–5); 6 episodes
2025–present
Invincible
Conquest
Voice; 2 episodes
2025
Big City Greens
Wolf Fang
Voice; Episode: "Evil Family"
Destination X
Himself
Host
· Filmography › Video games
2019
Tekken 7
Role(s)
Negan
Notes
Downloadable content
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2019
Tekken 7
Negan
Downloadable content

References

  1. TV Guide
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    https://web.archive.org/web/20170628052950/http://jdmorgan.net/biography.html
  3. www.aaespeakers.com
    https://www.aaespeakers.com/keynote-speakers/jeffrey-dean-morgan
  4. Interview Magazine
    https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/jeffrey-dean-morgan
  5. basketball.realgm.com
    https://basketball.realgm.com/highschool/teams/543/Lake-Washington-High-School
  6. Yahoo Entertainment
    https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/walking-dead-jeffery-dean-morgan-20-facts-151442420.html
  7. "Jeffrey Dean Morgan Movies and Shows - Apple TV"
    https://tv.apple.com/us/person/jeffrey-dean-morgan/umc.cpc.1yp82fmqzwt7xerfcl4swt9ju
  8. "Watchmen Cast Confirmed!"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20100420102404/http://www.superherohype.com/news/watchmennews.php?id=6056
  9. "Jeffrey Dean Morgan Joins Sam Worthington in The Fields"
    https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/35959/jeffrey-dean-morgan-joins-sam-worthington-the-fields
  10. "Jeffrey Dean Morgan Set as 'Marilyn's' Joe DiMaggio for Lifetime (Exclusive)"
    https://archive.today/20150112020334/http://m.hollywoodreporter.com/entry/view/id/860186
  11. ‘Walking Dead’: Negan to Be Played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan Variety
    https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/walking-dead-negan-jeffrey-dean-morgan-1201637287
  12. "Jeffrey Dean Morgan to Star in Jonas Cuaron's 'Desierto' (Exclusive)"
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jeffrey-dean-morgan-star-jonas-669946
  13. "Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan to Drive Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car at 101st Indianapolis 500"
    https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/events/indy500/news-multimedia/news/2017/05/25/actor-jeffrey-dean-morgan-to-drive-pace-car-for-indianapolis-500-2017
  14. "'Supernatural': Jeffrey Dean Morgan To Reprise John Winchester Role In Upcoming Episode"
    https://deadline.com/2018/12/supernatural-jeffrey-dean-morgan-reprise-john-winchester-role-in-upcoming-episode-1202518876/
  15. TVLine
    https://tvline.com/2022/08/25/jeffrey-dean-morgan-the-boys-season-4-cast-supernatural-reunion-amazon/
  16. The Boys
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    https://ew.com/destination-x-host-jeffrey-dean-morgan-got-pissed-off-cast-11738067
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    https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VVRP-JDM
  19. "Marcus Parker and Jeffrey Dean Morgan Engaged"
    http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2008/02/12/2008-02-12_marcus_parker_and_jeffrey_dean_morga.html
  20. "Marcus Parker, Fiancé Break Off Engagement"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20080409210736/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20190014,00.html
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    http://www.today.com/popculture/jeffrey-dean-morgan-learns-he-has-son-wbna29921132
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  23. "Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton Talk Baby Son Gus, Parenthood: "It's Been Spectacular""
    https://archive.today/20120715205633/http://uk.eonline.com/news/marc_malkin/jeffrey_dean_morgan_hilarie_burton_talk/275265
  24. Instagram
    https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/hilarieburton/1729227337700321975
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    https://ew.com/celebrity/2019/10/07/jeffrey-dean-morgan-hilarie-burton-married/
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    https://www.metro.us/who-is-jeffrey-dean-morgan-married-to/
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    http://entertainment.inquirer.net/174781/scruffy-sexy-funny-jeffrey
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    https://www.theknot.com/content/hilarie-burton-jeffrey-dean-morgan-wedding
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    https://nypost.com/2015/07/22/versatile-jeffrey-dean-morgan-is-on-tvs-most-wanted-list/
  30. "Friendly Reminder: Jeffrey Dean Morgan Co-owns a Candy Shop with Paul Rudd"
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    https://deadline.com/2010/08/jeffrey-dean-morgan-in-the-courier-61172/
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    https://variety.com/2020/film/reviews/the-postcard-killings-review-1203529446/
  34. MovieWeb
    https://movieweb.com/why-jeffrey-dean-morgan-didnt-want-the-lead-role-in-bloody-axe-wound/
  35. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/2015/07/jeffrey-dean-morgan-cast-the-good-wife-regular-1201467626/
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