Jeffrey Dean Morgan (born 22 April 1966) is a talented American actor, film and television producer.
He is best known for his roles in the fantasy horror series Supernatural as John Winchester, Denny Duquette in Grey’s Anatomy, and the Comedian in the superhero film Watchmen.
He is also well-known for his portrayal of Jason Crouse in The Good Wife, among other things.
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| Full Name: | Jeffrey Dean Morgan |
| Born: | 22 April 1966 (age 56 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.85 m |
| Parents: | Richard Dean Morgan, Sandy Thomas |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Wife • Spouse: | Hilarie Burton (m. 2019), Anya Longwell (m. 1992–2003) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Mary-Louise Parker (ex.) |
| Children: | William Atticus Parker, Caroline Aberash Parker |
| Occupation: | Actor • TV Personality |
| Net Worth: | US$8 million |
His Early Life and Education
Jeffrey Dean Morgan was born on April 22, 1966, in Seattle, Washington. His parents’ names are Richard Dean Morgan and Sandy Thomas.
As a child, he was more interested in sports, and the idea of becoming an actor never occurred to him. He attended ‘Ben Franklin Elementary School,’ ‘Ross Hill Junior High School,’ and ‘Lake Washington High School,’ in that order.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan spent a significant amount of time in school playing basketball and football.
He was dead set on a career in sports. As he progressed through high school, he demonstrated his basketball prowess and established himself as one of the school’s top players. He rose to captain his high school basketball team, leading it to multiple school-level championships.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan then attended ‘Skagit Valley College.’ His love of basketball continued in college, earning him a spot on the team. He was once again regarded as a star player, but an injury forced him to retire from the game.
Disappointed, Jeffrey Dean Morgan chose to study graphic design and pursue a career in the creative arts. He soon started working as a graphic designer in Washington, DC.
His Career
Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s acting career has been focused primarily on television. Denny Duquette on “Grey’s Anatomy,” John Winchester on “Supernatural,” and Ike Evans in “Magic City” are among his most memorable roles. He played The Comedian in the 2009 film “Watchmen.” He played one of the main characters in the mid-1990s television series “The Burning Zone.”
Among the shows in which he has appeared as a guest star are “ER,” “Jag,” “Walker,” “Texas Ranger,” “Angel,” “Supernatural,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigations,” “Sliders,” “The O.C.,” and “Monk.” In 2005 and 2006, Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared in three television shows at the same time: “Supernatural,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and as Judah Botwin on “Weeds.”
Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s three characters are remarkable because all three are now deceased, with two of them dying onscreen. Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s filmography includes P.S. I Love You, The Accidental Husband, Taking Woodstock, The Resident, Days of Wrath, and Shanghai. He is well-known for his role as Negan in “The Walking Dead.” He has been a part of the show since 2016.
His Personal Life
On May 30, 1992, in Las Vegas, Jeffrey Dean Morgan married Anya Longwell, an actress. They divorced in 2003. He was briefly engaged to Mary-Louise Parker, his former Weeds co-star, before calling it quits in April 2008.
In 2009, Jeffrey Dean Morgan began dating actress Hilarie Burton. They have a son, William Atticus Parker, who was born in March of this year. Jeffrey Dean Morgan announced the birth of their daughter, Caroline Aberash Parker, in February 2018 on Instagram in March 2018.
Despite the fact that many people assumed they married in 2014, the couple married on October 5, 2019.
The couple lived on a working farm in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, with cows, chickens, and alpacas. They’ve been co-owners of Samuel’s Sweet Shop, a Rhinebeck Sweets Store, with Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s friend, actor Paul Rudd, since 2014. They saved the shop from closure after the previous owner, a friend of theirs, died unexpectedly.
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His Net Worth
Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s net worth is estimated to be $8 million dollars. He earns the majority of his money by participating in television-related activities.
