TV's Favorite Dead Guy: Jeffrey Dean Morgan

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This Lens is a tribute to Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the handsome American actor most famous for his roles as Denny Duquette on Grey's Anatomy, John Winchester on Supernatural, and Judah Botkin on Weeds. On all three of these shows, his character is now dead. But not forgotten.

Biography

Jeffrey Dean Morgan was born April 22, 1966 and grew up in Seattle, Washington. He originally wanted to be a basketball star but injured his knee in college and had to stop playing. He then dropped out of college to pursue his interests in painting and writing.

He began his career as an actor almost accidentally. He was helping a friend move from Seattle to LA, intending to stay only for the weekend, and simply never left. He'd been "bitten by the bug."

He had a number of roles in various television series, including the Burning Zone, ER, The Practice, Angel, CSI, JAG, Monk, Tru Calling, The O.C., and Star Trek: Enterprise, but his big break arrived in 2005-2006, when he got recurring roles on three hit shows on three different networks: Denny Duquette in ABC's Grey's Anatomy, John Winchester on the WB's Supernatural, and Judah Botkin on Showtime's Weeds.

Recently, he has branched out into films, including the romantic comedies The Accidental Husband and P.S. I Love You, and the comics-based Watchmen, in which he will play The Comedian.

He is currently single, following a relationship with Weeds co-star, Mary-Louise Parker.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan on Grey's Anatomy

All About Denny Duquette



Dr. Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) was introduced to heart patient Denny Duquette in "Begin the Begin" and was quickly charmed by his playful personality and sense of humor. As their relationship grows more serious, she helps him get a heart transplant and eventually accepts his proposal of marriage. Tragically, however, Denny suffers a stroke while recovering from the operation and dies in the season two finale.

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan on Supernatural

All About John Winchester



On the night of his younger son Sam's six-month birthday, John Winchester's wife Mary (Samantha Smith) is killed in a fiery inferno caused by a mysterious supernatural evil. After her death, John dedicates his life to avenging her murder, raising his sons Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam (Jared Padalecki) on the road and killing every supernatural creature he can find on his hunt for Mary's murderer.

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan on Weeds

All About Judah Botkin



Showtime's dark comedy series Weeds stars Mary-Louise Parker as Nancy Botwin, a suburban wife who begins to grow and sell marijuana in order to maintain her upper middle class lifestyle after the sudden death of her husband, Judah. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, as Judah, had a recurring role on the show in flashbacks.

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Jeffrey Dean Morgan on the Big Screen

Following his popular roles on Grey's Anatomy and Supernatural, Jeffrey's film career has taken off with an interesting mix of roles in romantic comedies, comic book adaptations, mysteries, and other dramas.

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Disclaimer

This lens is fan-made and is not affiliated in any way with Jeffrey Dean Morgan or any of the cast or crew of any of the tv shows or films mentioned here. All proceeds go to the Squidoo Charity Fund.

Guestbook

  • AdrienneJenkins Feb 1, 2009 @ 11:41 am | delete
    Love the lens. Rated *****, lensrolled and included it as a featured lens on
    Grey's Anatomy Izzy and Denny Stairway to Heaven. Did You Like Shonda Rhimes Reason for Ghost Sex?
  • susannaduffy Sep 15, 2008 @ 7:48 am | delete
    I hadn't realised he was so often dead. Imagine being cast all the time as a dead person :) 5* for a good read after dinner
  • Aika Sep 24, 2007 @ 12:05 am | delete
    I do watch Supernatural and he really did well on his role. Great job of putting this lens up.
  • Marc3ll Sep 18, 2007 @ 7:52 pm | delete
    I came to know this person from the tv show "Supernatural" been watching this show for quite sometimes. Great lens
  • Moongirl Sep 15, 2007 @ 1:40 am | delete
    love this guy! I gotta watch more of his stuff!
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