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Edmund Donovan

b. 1990

American actor

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About Edmund Donovan

Born 1990. Edmund Donovan is an American actor.

Edmund Donovan (born August 24, 1990) is an American actor. He made his film debut as Christopher Welling in the romantic drama film Akron, which won a number of awards at various LGBT film festivals.

Donovan won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play, Lucille Lortel Award, and Obie Award in 2020 for his role as Joe in Greater Clements by Samuel D. Hunter. He received a Drama Desk Award nomination in 2019 for his role in Lewiston/Clarkston, another play by Hunter. His television credits include Hightown, Betty, High Fidelity, and Orange Is the New Black. In 2021, Donovan played Jason in Second Stage Theatre's production of Lynn Nottage's Clyde's.

Early life He graduated from Boston University's College of Fine Arts in 2012 with a BFA in acting. In 2017 he received an MFA from the Yale School of Drama.

Personal life Donovan lives in New York City. He is in a relationship with actress Juliana Canfield.

Works and credits Film

Television

Theater

Awards and nominations

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Important facts

Born
24 August 1990, Massachusetts
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
United States
Education
Boston University, Yale School of Drama
Awards
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play; Lucille Lortel Awards; Obie Award; Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Edmund Donovan?

American actor

When was Edmund Donovan born?

Edmund Donovan was born on 24 August 1990 in Massachusetts.

What is Edmund Donovan's occupation?

Edmund Donovan is an actor.

What nationality is Edmund Donovan?

Edmund Donovan is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edmund Donovan

· Wikidata: Q90154157

· DBpedia: Edmund Donovan

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