Donovan Leitch

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Biography

Leitch, who has also worked as a model, began his film career as a dancer in the musical "Breakin' 2 Electric Bugaloo" (1984) and later distinguished himself with supporting roles in Chuck Russell's remake of "The Blob" (1988), Edward Zwick's "Glory" (1989) and Mary Harron's "I Shot Andy Warhol" (1996). He has frequently worked with his sister in such efforts as Allison Anders' "Gas Food Lodging" (1992) and two features awaiting distribution …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

Born

August 16, 1968

Career Milestones

2001

Co-starred with Philip Seymour Hoffman in "Last Party 2000", a $1 million digital feature about the US Presidential campaign

2000

Made guest appearance as a photographer on the HBO comedy "Sex and the City"

1999

Alternated with Ally Sheedy in the title role of the off-Broadway musical "Hedwig and the Angry Inch"

1996

Played featured role in "I Shot Andy Warhol"

1994

Formed band Nancy Boy with Jason Nesmith (son of musician and producer Mike Nesmith) ; served as lead singer

1991

Played Charlie Taylor in "But He Loves Me" (a "CBS Schoolbreak Special")

1989

TV acting debut, episode of Fox series "21 Jump Street"

1988

First TV appearance on "2 Hip 4 TV"

1984

Feature film debut "Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo"

Raised in California after parents' divorce