Cast & Characters of The O.C. >> Tate Donovan (Jimmy Cooper) Son of a retired surgeon J. Timothy Donovan & Eileen Donovan And having 5 older siblings. Tate Donovan started his career at a such a young age.He gained notice as an airman on World War 2 theatrical film Memphis Belle (1990) Playing a recovering drug addict on Clean and Sober, opposite Michael Keaton (1988) And a cocky elder camper in Space Camp (1986) Nominated for an Independent Spirit Award in 1994 for his work on "Inside Monkey Zetterland" And yet his biggest success has the voice of animated character Hercules (1997). Tate dated Jennifer Aniston a few years back and costarred as her boyfriend on the series "Friends". He Plays the fiddle with the traditional Irish band The McGuffins and enjoys still photography Biography courtesy of TvToMe 2003 Virtual Rain. This is an unofficial fansite with no relation to FOX, Warner Brothers, or any of their associates. This is just a fansite opened for the purpose of exposing the show "The O.C" to new fans across the internet. Original copyright of all photos remain to FOX/WB and are used purely for the purpose of enjoying the show and furthering its fanbase.