History of Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Timeline
Jeffrey Dean Morgan is an American actor renowned for his diverse roles in television and film. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Negan in 'The Walking Dead' and its spin-off. Notable TV roles include John Winchester in 'Supernatural,' Denny Duquette in 'Grey's Anatomy,' and appearances in 'The Good Wife,' 'The Boys,' and 'Invincible.' His film credits include 'P.S. I Love You,' 'Watchmen' as The Comedian, 'The Losers,' 'Red Dawn,' and 'Rampage.' Morgan also played a key role in the miniseries 'Texas Rising,' highlighting his range across genres.
April 22, 1966: Jeffrey Dean Morgan Born
On April 22, 1966, Jeffrey Dean Morgan was born, marking the beginning of his life and eventual career as an American actor.
1984: High School Graduation
In 1984, Jeffrey Dean Morgan graduated from Los Gatos High School.
1991: Uncaged Film Debut
In 1991, Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared in the film "Uncaged", marking one of his early roles in feature films.
1992: Marriage to Anya Longwell
In 1992, Jeffrey Dean Morgan married Anya Longwell.
1996: The Burning Zone
In 1996, Jeffrey Dean Morgan had a major role in the television series "The Burning Zone".
2003: Divorce from Anya Longwell
In 2003, Jeffrey Dean Morgan divorced Anya Longwell.
2004: Son with Sherrie Rose (Unconfirmed)
Circa 2004, according to Sherrie Rose, her son with Jeffrey Dean Morgan was born. Morgan has not confirmed this.
2005: Son with Sherrie Rose (Unconfirmed)
Circa 2005, according to Sherrie Rose, her son with Jeffrey Dean Morgan was born. Morgan has not confirmed this.
2005: Simultaneous TV Roles
In 2005, Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared in the CW series "Supernatural" as John Winchester, marking the beginning of his simultaneous roles in three television series.
2005: Supernatural Debut
In 2005, Jeffrey Dean Morgan first appeared as John Winchester in the CW series "Supernatural".
2006: Grey's Anatomy Role
In 2006, Jeffrey Dean Morgan began his recurring role as Denny Duquette in the ABC medical drama series, "Grey's Anatomy".
2006: Triple Television Roles
In 2006, Jeffrey Dean Morgan simultaneously appeared in three television series: "Supernatural", "Grey's Anatomy", and "Weeds".
March 2007: The Accidental Husband Filming Completion
In March 2007, Jeffrey Dean Morgan completed filming for the movie "The Accidental Husband".
2007: P.S. I Love You Release
In 2007, Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared as William Gallagher in the film "P.S. I Love You".
2007: Engagement to Mary-Louise Parker
In 2007, Jeffrey Dean Morgan got engaged to Mary-Louise Parker, his former co-star from "Weeds".
2007: Correspondents Shelved
In 2007, a proposed project by Shonda Rhimes titled "Correspondents", in which Jeffrey Dean Morgan was cast, was shelved by ABC.
April 2008: Engagement Ended
In April 2008, Jeffrey Dean Morgan's engagement to Mary-Louise Parker ended.
2008: Days of Wrath Appearance
In 2008, Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared in the drama film "Days of Wrath".
2009: Grey's Anatomy Departure
In 2009, Jeffrey Dean Morgan concluded his recurring role as Denny Duquette in the ABC medical drama series, "Grey's Anatomy".
2009: Multiple Film Roles
In 2009, Jeffrey Dean Morgan portrayed The Comedian in "Watchmen" and appeared in "Taking Woodstock", "The Losers", and "Jonah Hex".
2009: The Accidental Husband DVD release
In 2009, Jeffrey Dean Morgan starred in "The Accidental Husband", which was released on DVD.
2009: Relationship with Hilarie Burton
In 2009, Jeffrey Dean Morgan started a relationship with Hilarie Burton after being set up on a blind date.
2009: Rumor of a Son
In 2009, Sherrie Rose claimed that she had a son with Jeffrey Dean Morgan who was born circa 2004-2005, although Morgan has not confirmed this.
March 14, 2010: Birth of Son
On March 14, 2010, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton's son was born.
2010: The Losers Release
In 2010, Jeffrey Dean Morgan played Clay in the film "The Losers".
2011: Texas Killing Fields Role
In 2011, Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared in the crime thriller "Texas Killing Fields" as a homicide detective.
2011: The Resident Release
In 2011, Jeffrey Dean Morgan starred in the thriller "The Resident".
2012: Red Dawn Release
In 2012, Jeffrey Dean Morgan played Sgt. Maj Andrew Tanner in "Red Dawn".
November 2014: Cast in The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe
In November 2014, Jeffrey Dean Morgan was cast as Joe DiMaggio in "The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe".
2014: Shameless Appearance
In 2014, Jeffrey Dean Morgan played Charlie Peters in the season finale of "Shameless".
2014: Erroneous Marriage Speculation
In 2014, it was erroneously speculated that Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton had married.
2014: Co-ownership of Samuel's Sweet Shop
Since 2014, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton have been co-owners of Samuel's Sweet Shop, a Rhinebeck candy store, along with Paul Rudd.
2015: The Good Wife & Texas Rising
In 2015, Jeffrey Dean Morgan played Jason Crouse in "The Good Wife" and starred as a pivotal character in History Channel's "Texas Rising".
2015: Freelance Investigator Role
In 2015, Jeffrey Dean Morgan played freelance investigator Jason Crouse in "The Good Wife", and had a lead role in the film "Desierto".
April 3, 2016: The Walking Dead Debut
On April 3, 2016, Jeffrey Dean Morgan first appeared as Negan in the sixth-season finale of "The Walking Dead".
2016: The Walking Dead
In 2016, Jeffrey Dean Morgan began playing the character Negan in AMC's "The Walking Dead", a role for which he has received critical acclaim.
May 28, 2017: Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Driver
On May 28, 2017, Jeffrey Dean Morgan drove the 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car at the 101st Indianapolis 500.
February 16, 2018: Birth of Daughter
On February 16, 2018, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton's daughter was born.
April 2018: Rampage Release and Role
In April 2018, Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared in the film "Rampage".
2018: Rampage Release
In 2018, Jeffrey Dean Morgan appeared as Agent Harvey Russell in the film "Rampage".
February 7, 2019: Supernatural Return
On February 7, 2019, Jeffrey Dean Morgan reprised his role as John Winchester in the 300th episode of "Supernatural".
October 5, 2019: Marriage to Hilarie Burton
On October 5, 2019, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Hilarie Burton got married.
2019: Apartment Purchase in NYC
In 2019, Jeffrey Dean Morgan purchased an apartment in the NoHo neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City.
2019: Supernatural Return
In 2019, Jeffrey Dean Morgan reprised his role as John Winchester in "Supernatural".
August 2022: Cast in The Boys
In August 2022, Jeffrey Dean Morgan was cast in the fourth season of "The Boys".
2022: The Walking Dead Conclusion
In 2022, Jeffrey Dean Morgan concluded his role as Negan in "The Walking Dead".
2023: The Walking Dead: Dead City
In 2023, Jeffrey Dean Morgan continued playing Negan in "The Walking Dead: Dead City", a spin-off of the original series, continuing his portrayal to critical acclaim.
2024: The Boys
In 2024, Jeffrey Dean Morgan appears as Joe Kessler in the Amazon Prime Video series "The Boys".
2024: Credited as main cast member in "The Boys"
In 2024, Jeffrey Dean Morgan was credited as a main cast member in "The Boys", playing Joe Kessler.
2025: Destination X Hosting
In 2025, Jeffrey Dean Morgan hosted the reality show "Destination X".
2025: Invincible
In 2025, Jeffrey Dean Morgan is set to appear as Conquest in "Invincible".
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