When spies are burned, their connection to an espionage organization is terminated, leaving them without access to cash or influence. The title of the series refers to the burn notices issued by intelligence agencies to discredit or announce the dismissal of agents or sources who are considered to have become unreliable. In addition to the television episodes, the show has a prequel movie and tie-in novels. In 2010, the series was the #2 cable scripted series by viewership with 6.7 million viewers, behind Royal Pains. The series received generally positive reviews from critics for the show's pace, humor, dialogue, and combination of espionage and crime drama presented in an irreverent tone. Trapped in Miami with few resources, Westen takes jobs as an unlicensed private investigator while unraveling the mystery of who burned him and why. The premise of the show focuses on Michael Westen (Donovan), a former spy who was fired and cut off from the legitimate world by the agency he used to work for. The show stars Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, Sharon Gless, and (beginning in season four) Coby Bell. But he starts experiencing genuine visions, and his life is changing.American TV series or program Burn Noticeįlying Glass of Milk Productions (2008–13)īurn Notice is an American espionage television series created by Matt Nix, which originally aired on the USA Network for a total of seven seasons from June 28, 2007, to September 12, 2013. The premise is that Haverford is a professional con artist, posing as a fortune teller and psychic. Donovan continues his career as lead character Charlie Haverford in the series Shut Eye (2016). Dodd is one of the characters vying for leadership. The premise of the season is that the Gerhardt family is the most powerful crime syndicate in Fargo, North Dakota, but is facing internal competition for the leadership position and external threats. The season is set in 1979, Midwestern United States. Donovan had a recurring role as mobster Dodd Gerhardt in the second season of anthology series Fargo (2014). Donovan directed the film, but was not among its main cast. The series lasted for 111 episodes, and also included a spin-off film called Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe (2011). The series had him working as an unlicensed private investigator, while covertly investigating who orchestrated his downfall. The premise of the series was that Westen used to be a professional intelligence agent until he was inexplicably blacklisted, stripped of his money and contacts, and forced to remain in his hometown of Miami, Florida until further notice. Donovan gained another lead role in the action series Burn Notice (2007), where he played main character Michael Westen. The series only lasted a single season of 12 episodes. He was willing to do anything to stop ruthless criminals, including performing vigilante-style crimes of his own. The premise of the series was that Keegan is an FBI investigator who was stripped of his impulse control and sense of shame following a near-fatal injury. His first major role on television was main character David Creegan in the crime drama series Touching Evil (2004). Donovan had his first film and television roles in 1995, but he mostly played minor parts. He later also took lessons in aikido and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He initially took lessons in Shotokan karate, where he eventually earned a black belt. During his college years, Donovan took an interest in martial arts. He continued his studies at the Tisch School of the Arts in New York City, from where he graduated with a Master of Fine Arts. He later transferred to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, from where he eventually graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in drama. Donovan started his college years in Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. With her help, Donovan received a private scholarship that allowed him to continue his studies. A female teacher called Patricia Hoyt served as Donovan's mentor and helped him establish a drama club. He and his brothers were taught to live frugally. Donovan estimated that they moved 10 times during his childhood. They were reportedly living on welfare, had trouble paying electric bills, and often moved to a new residence. Nancy raised him and two of his brothers, while having trouble financially supporting herself and her family. Jeffrey Donovan was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, son to single mother Nancy Matthews.
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