Ruve McDonough Biography

Ruve McDonough is an American Film Producer, Actress, and Celebrity Wife born and brought up in South Africa. She is best known for her roles in Boon (2022), Homestead (2024), and The Last Rodeo (2025). She is also famous for being the wife of Neal McDonough, an actor known for his portrayal of Lieutenant Lynn “Buck” Compton in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers, Deputy District Attorney David McNorris on Boomtown, and Tin Man …

10 Quick Facts About Ruve McDonough

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• Name: Ruve McDonough
• Age: 59 Years Old
• Birthday: Not Available
• Zodiac Sign: Not Available
• Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Film Producer, Actress, and Celebrity Wife
• Marital Status: Married
• Salary: Not Available
• Net worth: Not Available

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Ruve McDonough Age

McDonough is 59 years old as of 2025, she was born in 1966 in South Africa. However, her exact date of birth and birthday are publicly not available. We will update this section once this information is available.

Ruve McDonough Height

Ruve McDonough stands at a height of 6 feet and 3 inches (1.91 m).

Ruve McDonough Weight

Ruve weighs 79 kg (174.17 lbs).

Early Life and Education

Born in 1966 in South Africa, McDonough immigrated to the U.K. to pursue her career as a model. However, details regarding her educational background are publicly not available. Thus, we don’t know which high school or college she attended. We will update this section once the information is available.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

• McDonough is originally from South Africa and emigrated to the U.K. to pursue her career as a model. “She was a big supermodel [in South Africa], she moved to England for modeling, and that’s where we met,” Neal shared on the Adam Carolla Show in 2023.

• She is also famous for being the wife of Neal McDonough, an actor known for his portrayal of Lieutenant Lynn “Buck” Compton in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers, Deputy District Attorney David McNorris on Boomtown, and Tin Man …

Personal Life

Ruve McDonough Family, Parents

McDonough was born in South Africa. However, our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Ruve’s parents is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available

Ruve McDonough Siblings

McDonough has a brother, Ryan Robertson.

Ruve McDonough Husband

McDonough is currently married to her handsome husband Neal McDonough, an actor known for his portrayal of Lieutenant Lynn “Buck” Compton in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers, Deputy District Attorney David McNorris on Boomtown, and Tin Man… The couple first met in 2000 while the actor was filming the miniseries Band of Brothers in the U.K. At the time, Ruvé was working as a model and a public relations specialist.

Their initial meeting left quite the impression on Neal, who related it as love at first sight while appearing on the Adam Carolla Show. ​

”I took one look at her and that was it, I knew it was destined to be for the rest of my life, and I couldn’t be happier,” he said. “There was work to be done on my part to close this deal, which wasn’t easy.”

Three years after they first met, the couple later got married in December 2003, and in honor of their 21st wedding anniversary in December 2024, Neal posted a sweet tribute to Ruvé, calling her his “best friend.”

“Just celebrated 21 years of marriage with my best friend, my partner in crime, the mother of my five children and the only human I want to wake up with every morning and go to sleep next to every night,” he wrote.

Together, they were blessed with 5 children: Morgan Patrick McDonough, Catherine Maggie, London Jane, Clover Elizabeth, and James Hamilton. The family currently resides in the United States of America.

Ruve McDonough Children

Ruve, together with her husband Neal McDonoug,h are proud parents of 5 children: Their son, Morgan, was born in November 2005, followed by their first daughter, Catherine, on May 14, 2007. Their daughters, London, was born on Jan. 11, 2010, and Clover on Aug. 15, 2011. Their youngest son, James, was born on March 31, 2014.

Ruve McDonough Net Worth

Ruve McDonough’s net worth is currently not publicly available. However, her husband Neal McDonough has an estimated net worth of $4 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor. Through his various sources of income, Ruve has been able to accumulate good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Ruve McDonough

Here are some interesting facts you should know about McDonough.

Ruve McDonough Bio.

• Full Names: Ruve McDonough
• Popular As: Neal McDonough’s wife
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Film Producer, Actress, and Celebrity Wife
• Nationality: South African
• Race / Ethnicity: Black
• Religion: Not Available
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

• Age: 59 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Not Available
• Date of Birth: Not Available
• Place of Birth: South Africa
• Birthday: Not Available

Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)
• Weight: 79 kg (174.17 lbs)
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Brown
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Dress Size: Not Available
• Breast Size: Not Available
• Waist Size: Not Available
• Hip Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Available
• Mother: Not Available
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Ryan Robertson
• Marital Status: Married
• Spouse/ Husband: Neal McDonough (m- 2003)
• Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Morgan Patrick McDonough, Catherine Maggie, London Jane, Clover Elizabeth, and James Hamilton

Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: Not Available
• Salary: Not Available
• Source of Income: Film Producer, Actress, and Celebrity Wife

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