King Donovan (25 January 1918 - 30 June 1987) was an American film, stage, and tv actor as well as a film and tv director. His film acting work includes Jack in the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers; a role later reprised by Jeff Goldblum in the 1978 version, Solly in The Defiant Ones, Joe Capper in Cowboy, Mack McGee in the original Angels in the Outfield, Major Collins in The Perfect Furlough, and an uncredited but recognizable role in Singin' in the Rain as Rod (head of the Publicity Department). In addition to acting, he is also notable for directing the film Promises! Promises!, which was the first sound film to feature a mainstream movie star (Jane Mansfield) nude. Notable television roles include Jake Clampett (a deadbeat who mooches of the Clampetts) for two episodes of The Beverly Hillbillies and Harvey Helm in a 17 episode stint on The Bob Cummings Show.
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King Donovan as Jack in the trailer for Invasion of the Body Snatchers | |
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