Doug Savant Biography
Doug Savant is an American actor best known for his roles on Fox’s prime-time soap opera Melrose Place and on ABC comedy-drama Desperate Housewives, Secret Admirer, and Teen Wolf in 1985.
How old is Doug Savant? – Age
He is 56 years old as of 21 June 2020. He was born in 1964 in Burbank, California, United States.
Are Laura Leighton and Doug Savant still married? – Family – Wife, and Children
He married his Melrose Place co-star Laura Leighton in May 1998. They have two children: Jack, who was born on October 10, 2000, and Lucy, who was born on June 9, 2005. Savant also has two children from a previous marriage, Arianna, born on January 17, 1992, and Madeline, born on July 20, 1993, whom Leighton assisted in raising.
Doug Savant Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Doug Savant Desperate Housewives
He was cast as Tom Scavo, the eldest of three children born to Allison and Rodney Scavo in the American comedy-drama and mystery television series Desperate Housewives.
Storyline
In order to appear “cool,” the former high school nerd always took a “back seat” in parenting and thus in his marriage. Fortunately, his assertive wife can assist him in making decisions. He is the father of six children, and after the birth of his first sons, he established himself as a successful businessman. However, his career waned, and during a midlife crisis, he decided to open a pizzeria. When the business failed, he attempted to re-enter the business world, which drove him and his wife apart to the point of divorce. He later fell in love with a new woman, Jane. After a year of separation, he and Jane divorced, and Tom and Lynette reconciled and remarried. When Lynette disagrees with Tom, he frequently refers to her as “crazy.” He occasionally lends his support to her, but he is never afraid to put himself in questionable situations.
Doug Savant Melrose Place
He was cast as Matt Fielding, a gay social worker in the American prime time television soap opera Melrose Place.
Storyline
Dr. Michael Mancini, his wife Jane, his budding fashion designer wife; Billy Campbell, a struggling writer adapting to life outside of his parents’ control; Alison Parker, a receptionist at D&D Advertising; Jake Hanson, a struggling manual laborer, and motorcycle enthusiast; Matt Fielding, a gay social worker; Rhonda Blair, an aerobics instructor; After 13 episodes, Locane was replaced by Daphne Zuniga as Jo Reynolds, a photographer fleeing her abusive husband. Heather Locklear, who appeared as Alison’s ambitious and merciless boss Amanda Woodward in season one. Heather Locklear, who appeared as Alison’s ambitious and merciless boss Amanda Woodward in season one, was promoted to series regular in the second season. Rob Estes as restaurateur Kyle McBride, Lisa Rinna as his opportunistic wife Taylor, and Brooke Langton as Samantha Reilly joined the cast for the fifth season. Kimberly Shaw hired Kelly Rutherford to play Megan Lewis, a prostitute who had an affair with Michael Mancini. Thorne-Smith, Show, and Leighton all left the show in the season finale.
Doug Savant Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence
Savant was cast as Dr. Peter Myerson in the 1993 American action slasher film Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence.
Storyline
Matt Cordell is resurrected by a priest practicing Voodoo arts, who takes his badge and returns to life to do his bidding. Meanwhile, a pair of aspiring cameramen come across a robbery in which a police officer named Katie Sullivan intervenes in a hostage situation. She wounds the suspect but realizes the clerk is his girlfriend and that she let him in on purpose to rob the store. She is rendered comatose and brain dead when she is rushed to the hospital, much to the chagrin of investigating officer Sean McKinney.
Doug Savant Bonnie & Clyde: The True Story
He was cast as Deputy Sheriff Ted Hinton in the 1992 television film Bonnie & Clyde: The True Story.
Storyline
Variety’s Tony Scott said that this version “focuses on the pair’s supposed innocence and sensitivity; the program is surprisingly effective.” Bonnie is a teenager and Clyde is 20 years old when they first travel together. The main flaw of this version, according to Scott, is “turning the sleazy Bonnie and Clyde into a pair of sympathetic characters.”
Doug Savant Movies
♦ 2014 – April Rain
♦ 2006 – All You’ve Got
♦ 2001 – The One
♦ 2000 – Dropping Out
♦ 1999 – First Daughter
♦ 1998 – Godzilla
♦ 1993 – Maniac Cop III: Badge of Silence
♦ 1990 – Red Surf
♦ 1990 – Shaking the Tree
♦ 1989 – Paint It Black
♦ 1988 – Masquerade
♦ 1987 – The Hanoi Hilton
Doug Savant TV Shows
♦ 2020 – Dirty John
♦ 2019 – NCIS
♦ 2018 – 9-1-1
♦ 2018 – Lucifer
♦ 2018 – NCIS: New Orleans
♦ 2017 – SEAL Team
♦ 2016 – The X-Files
♦ 2016 – Notorious
♦ 2016 – Pure Genius
♦ 2016 – Halt and Catch Fire
♦ 2015 – Scorpion
♦ 2014 – Hawaii Five-0
♦ 2013 – Vegas
♦ 2013 – Rizzoli & Isles
♦ 2013 – Drop Dead Diva
♦ 2013 – Criminal Minds
♦ 2012 – Hot in Cleveland
♦ 2008 – Playing for Keeps