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Brian Donovan(I)

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Brian Donovan
Kelly's Hollywood Trailer
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Kelly's Hollywood (2015)
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Brian Donovan is the director of the award winning documentary, Kelly's Hollywood (Showtime Networks), about the intimate relationship he had with his spectacular sister who was born with Down syndrome (www.kellyshollywood.com). Brian has toured internationally speaking about inclusion, equality and how imperative it is for everyone to be given the chance to pursue their dreams.

Brian has been a professional actor (www.briandonovan.org) for more than 25 years in film, television and radio. He has worked on-screen with such luminaries as Jim Belushi, Jim Carrey and Angelina Jolie. He has been the voice of countless animated heroes, including Rock Lee from the juggernaut hit, Naruto.

In addition, Brian has been the executive director of the Los Angeles Repertory Theater since 1994, producing and directing more than a hundred inner-city high school workshops and live shows.

Brian lives in Los Angeles with his family and dog, Cosmo.
BornJanuary 20, 1967
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BornJanuary 20, 1967
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Photos21

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    Known for

    Kelly's Hollywood (2015)
    Kelly's Hollywood
    7.8
    • Producer
    • 2015
    Christina Ricci, Brian Donovan, Justin Long, Larry Miller, Hayden Panettiere, Kevin Sussman, Chris Carmack, and Eric Price in Alpha and Omega (2010)
    Alpha and Omega
    5.1
    • Salty(voice)
    • 2010
    Naruto: Shippuden (2007)
    Naruto: Shippuden
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Rock Lee
    • Raimei(English version, voice)
    Angelina Jolie in Gia (1998)
    Gia
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Junkie at Shooting Gallery
    • 1998

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Beverly Hills Broke
      • James Elliot
      • Completed
      • TV Movie



    • Trap Street (2024)
      Trap Street
      7.4
      Podcast Series
      • Ernie
      • 2024
    • Adventures in Odyssey (1987)
      Adventures in Odyssey
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Tyler (voice)
      • 2024
    • Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections (2023)
      Naruto x Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections
      6.3
      Video Game
      • Rock Lee (English version, voice)
      • 2023
    • Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning (2023)
      Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning
      6.1
      • Davis Motomiya (voice)
      • 2023
    • Shelbylyn Messier in DigiDestined (2023)
      DigiDestined
      TV Mini Series
      • Davis Motomiya (voice)
      • 2023
    • Saints Row (2022)
      Saints Row
      5.1
      Video Game
      • Santo Ileso Pedestrians (voice)
      • 2022
    • Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd in The Shrink Next Door (2021)
      The Shrink Next Door
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Daniel
      • 2021
    • Strange Air (2021)
      Strange Air
      8.7
      Podcast Series
      • Caller
      • 2021
    • Atsushi Abe, Ryôko Shiraishi, Yûko Sanpei, Kokoro Kikuchi, Kenshô Ono, and Ryûichi Kijima in Wakare (2023)
      Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
      6.3
      TV Series
      • Rock Lee (English version, voice)
      • 2017–2021
    • Jeff Nimoy and Margo Graff in Fame-ish (2020)
      Fame-ish
      5.1
      • Brian
      • 2020
    • Naruto: Shippuden (2007)
      Naruto: Shippuden
      8.7
      TV Series
      • Rock Lee
      • Raimei (English version, voice)
      • 2007–2017
    • Richard Abraham, Tempany Deckert, Brian Donovan, and Wyeth James Ahearn in Somebody's Mother (2016)
      Somebody's Mother
      7.4
      • Michael
      • 2016
    • Naruto Shippûden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 (2016)
      Naruto Shippûden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4
      8.1
      Video Game
      • Rock Lee (English version, voice)
      • 2016
    • Mad Max (2015)
      Mad Max
      7.9
      Video Game
      • (voice)
      • 2015
    • Atsushi Abe, Daisuke Namikawa, Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Yûko Sanpei, Kokoro Kikuchi, Kenshô Ono, and Ryûichi Kijima in Boruto: Naruto the Movie (2015)
      Boruto: Naruto the Movie
      7.7
      • Rock Lee (English version, voice)
      • 2015

    Producer



    • Kelly's Hollywood (2015)
      Kelly's Hollywood
      7.8
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2015

    Director



    • Kelly's Hollywood (2015)
      Kelly's Hollywood
      7.8
      • Director
      • 2015

    Videos7

    Acting Reel
    Demo Reel 3:28
    Acting Reel
    Vintage Acting Reel
    Demo Reel 8:41
    Vintage Acting Reel
    Vintage Acting Reel
    Demo Reel 8:41
    Vintage Acting Reel
    Fame-ish
    Trailer 1:52
    Fame-ish
    Alpha and Omega 2: A Howl-iday Adventure
    Trailer 1:19
    Alpha and Omega 2: A Howl-iday Adventure
    Somebody Is Waiting
    Trailer 1:41
    Somebody Is Waiting
    "Fame-ish" Official Movie Trailer
    Trailer 1:51
    "Fame-ish" Official Movie Trailer

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    • Height
      • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
    • Born
      • January 20, 1967
      • Kenmore, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Tempany Deckert2005 - present (2 children)

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

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    • Trivia
      He was the announcer of Disney/ABC Family's Jetix.

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      58 years old
    • When was Brian Donovan born?
      January 20, 1967
    • Where was Brian Donovan born?
      Kenmore, New York, USA
    • What is Brian Donovan's birth name?
      Brian Michael Donovan
    • How tall is Brian Donovan?
      5 feet 9 inches, or 1.75 meters

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