Maxwell Acee Donovan
Maxwell Acee Donovan | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 14, 2005 |
| Education | Los Angeles County High School for the Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Gabby Duran & the Unsittables, That '90s Show |
Maxwell Acee Donovan (born May 14, 2005) is an American actor. He is known for his starring role as Wesley in the Disney Channel science-fiction comedy series Gabby Duran & the Unsittables, as Nate Runck in the Netflix sitcom That '90s Show, and as Ethan Macintosh in the Prime Video Thriller "The Better Sister".
Early life and education
[edit]Donovan was born in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.[1] His last name, Acee, comes from his Lebanese heritage. He attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where he studied filmmaking.[2]
Career
[edit]After some minor roles in TV and film, Donovan gained prominence for his role as Wesley, the conspiracy theorist best friend of the main character, in the Disney Channel series Gabby Duran & the Unsittables, which ran from 2019 to 2021.[3]
In 2023, he began starring as Nate Runck, the well-meaning but naive older brother of Gwen, in the Netflix series That '90s Show, a sequel to That '70s Show.[4]
In 2025, Donovan featured in the limited series, The Better Sister, streaming on Amazon Prime. The series also starred Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks. [5]
In 2026, Maxwell made his directorial debut with the short-form web series, ""Road to Healing", streaming on YouTube. His sister, Clare Margaret, wrote and starred alongside many of his past cast-mates. [6]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas | Davy Fenstermacher | Television film |
| 2016 | War Dogs | Ralph's Son | Uncredited |
| 2016 | Good Kids | Young Plymouth Rock | |
| 2020 | Painter | Young Ryan West |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Thundermans | Mervis | Episode: "This Looks Like a Job For..." |
| 2015 | Bunk'd | Illegal Candy Buyer | Episode: "Smells Like Camp Spirit" |
| 2018 | Station 19 | Kyle | Episode: "I'm the One" |
| 2019–2021 | Gabby Duran & the Unsittables | Wesley | Main role |
| 2023–24 | That '90s Show | Nate Runck | Main role |
| 2025 | The Better Sister | Ethan Macintosh | Main role |
| 2025 | A Star Brighter Than the Sun | Koki Kamishiro | Voice role, English dub |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Meet Gabby Duran & The Unsittables' Star Maxwell Acee Donovan". YSBnow. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ↑ "Interview: Maxwell Acee Donovan". Galaxy Magazine. September 29, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ↑ Thompson, Avery; Brody, Lanae (18 October 2019). "'Gabby Duran' Cast Reveals The Instant 'Connection' They Had With Their Characters & More". Hollywood Life.
- ↑ "Interview: Maxwell Acee Donovan Talks Playing Nate in 'That '90s Show' on Netflix". Popternative. January 23, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ↑ Lewis, Hilary (5 June 205). "'The Better Sister' Stars React to Murder Mystery Reveal: "They Totally Threw Me Off and I Was There"". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Jones, Will (11 June 2026). "Maxwell Acee Donovan Makes His Directorial Debut with the Chaotic New Comedy Road to Healing". LA Weekly.