History of Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Timeline
Jeffrey Dean Morgan is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatile roles in television and film. He gained significant recognition for portraying Negan in "The Walking Dead" franchise. His other notable roles include John Winchester in "Supernatural," Denny Duquette in "Grey's Anatomy," and Jason Crouse in "The Good Wife." Morgan's film credits encompass diverse genres, including romance ("P.S. I Love You"), superhero ("Watchmen"), action ("The Losers," "Red Dawn"), and monster ("Rampage").
April 22, 1966: Birth of Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Jeffrey Dean Morgan was born on April 22, 1966 in Seattle, Washington.
1984: High School Graduation
Jeffrey Dean Morgan graduated from Lake Washington High School in 1984. He briefly attended Skagit Valley College with aspirations of playing basketball, but an injury led him to pursue acting.
1991: Acting Debut in "Uncaged"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan made his acting debut in the film "Uncaged" in 1991.
1992: Marriage to Anya Longwell
Jeffrey Dean Morgan married actress Anya Longwell in 1992.
1996: Breakthrough Role in "The Burning Zone"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan landed a major role in the television series "The Burning Zone" in 1996, which ran until 1997.
2003: Divorce from Anya Longwell
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Anya Longwell divorced in 2003, ending their eleven-year marriage.
2004: Alleged Birth of Son
Sherrie Rose's son, whom she claims was fathered by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, was allegedly born around 2004.
2005: Simultaneous Television Roles
In 2005, Jeffrey Dean Morgan was involved in three television series: "Supernatural," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Weeds."
2005: Breakthrough Role in "Supernatural"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan landed a significant role as John Winchester in the CW fantasy horror series "Supernatural" in 2005.
2005: Alleged Birth of Son
Sherrie Rose's son, whom she claims was fathered by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, was allegedly born around 2005.
2006: Continued Television Work
Jeffrey Dean Morgan maintained his presence on television with roles in "Supernatural," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Weeds" in 2006.
2006: Multiple Television Roles
Jeffrey Dean Morgan juggled roles in three television series in 2006: "Supernatural," "Grey's Anatomy," and "Weeds."
March 2007: Filming of "The Accidental Husband"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan finished filming "The Accidental Husband" in March 2007.
2007: Memorable Role in "Grey's Anatomy" and "P.S. I Love You"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared as Denny Duquette in the popular medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" and starred in the film "P.S. I Love You" in 2007.
2007: Engagement to Mary-Louise Parker
Jeffrey Dean Morgan got engaged to actress Mary-Louise Parker, whom he met on the set of "Weeds," in 2007.
2007: Casting in "Correspondents"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan was cast in Shonda Rhimes' project "Correspondents," but the show was shelved in favor of "Private Practice."
April 2008: End of Engagement with Mary-Louise Parker
Jeffrey Dean Morgan's engagement with actress Mary-Louise Parker ended in April 2008.
2008: Appearance in "Days of Wrath"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared in the drama film "Days of Wrath" in 2008.
2009: Release of "The Accidental Husband"
"The Accidental Husband," starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, was released on DVD in 2009.
2009: Paternity Claim by Sherrie Rose
Actress Sherrie Rose stated that Jeffrey Dean Morgan was the father of her son, who was born between 2004 and 2005. Morgan has not publicly confirmed this claim.
2009: Notable Film Roles
Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared in several films, including "Watchmen," "Taking Woodstock," and "The Losers" in 2009.
2009: Start of Relationship with Hilarie Burton
Jeffrey Dean Morgan began dating actress Hilarie Burton in 2009 after a blind date.
2009: Notable Roles in Comic Book Adaptations
Jeffrey Dean Morgan took on roles in three comic book films: "Watchmen," "The Losers," and "Jonah Hex" in 2009.
March 14, 2010: Birth of Son
Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan welcomed their son on March 14, 2010.
2010: Film Appearance
Jeffrey Dean Morgan starred as Clay in the film adaptation of "The Losers" in 2010.
2011: Role in "Texas Killing Fields"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared in the crime thriller "Texas Killing Fields" as a homicide detective in 2011.
2011: Lead Role in "The Resident"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan starred in the thriller film "The Resident" in 2011.
2012: Supporting Roles in Films
Jeffrey Dean Morgan had supporting roles in "Red Dawn" and starred in the horror film "The Possession" in 2012.
November 2014: Casting as Joe DiMaggio
Jeffrey Dean Morgan was cast as Joe DiMaggio in the Lifetime miniseries "The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe" in November 2014.
2014: Guest Appearance on "Shameless"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan made a guest appearance in the season finale of the television series "Shameless" in 2014.
2014: Co-ownership of Samuel's Sweet Shop
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Hilarie Burton, and Paul Rudd became co-owners of Samuel's Sweet Shop in Rhinebeck, New York, in 2014, saving the candy store from closure after the previous owner's death.
2014: Erroneous Speculation About Marriage
There was speculation that Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton had married in 2014, but they did not marry until 2019.
2015: Roles in "Texas Rising," "Extant," and "Batman v Superman"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan had a busy 2015, appearing in the miniseries "Texas Rising," joining the main cast of the sci-fi drama "Extant," and taking on a small role in the superhero film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."
2015: Recurring Role in "The Good Wife"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan joined the cast of "The Good Wife" as Jason Crouse in 2015.
2015: Role in "Desierto"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan starred in the thriller film "Desierto" in 2015.
April 3, 2016: First Appearance as Negan in "The Walking Dead"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan made his debut as the antagonist Negan in the sixth season finale of "The Walking Dead," which aired on April 3, 2016.
2016: Debut as Negan in "The Walking Dead"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan premiered as Negan in the sixth season finale of "The Walking Dead" in 2016. This role became one of his most recognized performances.
May 28, 2017: Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Driver
Jeffrey Dean Morgan had the honor of driving the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 on May 28, 2017.
February 16, 2018: Birth of Daughter
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton's daughter was born on February 16, 2018.
April 2018: Release of "Rampage"
The action film "Rampage," featuring Jeffrey Dean Morgan, was released in April 2018.
2018: Role in "Rampage"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared in the Dwayne Johnson-led action film "Rampage" in 2018.
February 7, 2019: Return to "Supernatural" for 300th Episode
Jeffrey Dean Morgan reprised his role as John Winchester in the 300th episode of "Supernatural," which aired on February 7, 2019.
October 5, 2019: Marriage to Hilarie Burton
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton officially married on October 5, 2019, after meeting on a blind date set up by Jensen Ackles and Danneel Ackles.
2019: Purchase of NoHo Apartment
Jeffrey Dean Morgan bought an apartment in the NoHo neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City in 2019.
2019: Return to "Supernatural"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan reprised his role as John Winchester for an episode of "Supernatural" in 2019.
August 2022: Casting in "The Boys"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan was cast in the fourth season of the superhero series "The Boys" in August 2022.
2022: Conclusion of "The Walking Dead" Role
Jeffrey Dean Morgan's role as Negan in the main series of "The Walking Dead" concluded in 2022.
2023: Start of "The Walking Dead: Dead City"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan continued his role as Negan in "The Walking Dead: Dead City," which premiered in 2023.
2024: Main Cast Member in "The Boys"
Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared as a main cast member in the fourth season of "The Boys," which was released in 2024.