Person · Actor

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Born

1966

Also:
Producer

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Decades active

Awards

In short · Acting since 1988, 5 decades active, 59 credits, 1 Mtv Movie Award win.

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Jun 13
In the news
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan Discuss 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' Season 3
“Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan shared insights into Season 3 of 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Morgan praised the season as the best yet, highlighting the evolving dynamic between his character, Negan, and Cohan's Maggie. The pair discussed the premiere of the first two episodes at the event, offering a glimpse into the new chapter of the series. The actors emphasized the unique nature of Maggie and Negan's relationship this season, noting a significant shift in their interactions.”
2017
Award win
Mtv Movie Award — Best Villain

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Biography

Jeffrey Dean Morgan is an American actor known for his diverse roles in film and television. He gained widespread recognition for portraying Negan in *The Walking Dead* (2016–2022) and its spin-off *The Walking Dead: Dead City* (2023–present), earning critical acclaim for his performance. Morgan has also appeared in notable TV series such as *Supernatural* as John Winchester, *Grey's Anatomy* as Denny Duquette, *The Good Wife* as Jason Crouse, *The Boys* as Joe Kessler, and *Invincible* as Conquest.

In film, he has played a variety of roles, including William Gallagher in *P.S. I Love You* (2007), the Comedian in *Watchmen* (2009), Clay in *The Losers* (2010), Sgt. Maj. Andrew Tanner in *Red Dawn* (2012), and Agent Harvey Russell in *Rampage* (2018). Additionally, he starred in the History Channel miniseries *Texas Rising* (2015), which depicted the war for the creation of Texas.

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