Jeffrey Dean Morgan is an American actor best known for his portrayal of the antagonist ‘Negan’ in the zombie-horror series ‘The Walking Dead’. Born and raised in Washington DC, Jeffrey wished to be a professional ‘NBA’ player when he was in high school. However, an unfortunate injury ended his basketball dreams. After college, he turned to graphic designing for a while, before deciding to give acting a shot. Soon, he arrived in Los Angeles. In 1991, he made his acting debut with a small role in the film ‘Uncaged.’ He did small TV and film roles throughout the 1990s. In the mid-2000s, he finally started getting the recognition he deserved for his acting skills. He played major roles in a number of successful series such as ‘Supernatural’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ His biggest career breakthrough came in 2009, when he played the role of ‘The Comedian’ in the superhero drama ‘Watchmen.’ In 2016, he began his stint as the main villain for the seventh and eighth seasons of the cult series ‘The Walking Dead.’ His character in the series was universally loved.
