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Jason Donovan

Jason Donovan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJune 01, 1968
Age57
BirthplaceMalvern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Zodiac SignGemini - (see also Jason Donovan's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForStarring as Scott Robinson on 'Neighbours' and for his hit music singles produced by Stock Aitken Waterman, including 'Especially for You' and 'Too Many Broken Hearts.'

Intro

Jason Donovan is an Australian actor and singer best known for his role as Scott Robinson in the soap opera 'Neighbours' and for his successful pop music career, particularly in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Early Life & Background

Jason Donovan was born to actor Terence Donovan and BBC newsreader Sue McIntosh. He attended De La Salle College in Malvern, Melbourne. Growing up in a performing arts family, he began acting at a young age.

Career Highlights

  • Starred as Scott Robinson on the Australian soap opera 'Neighbours' (1986–1989)
  • Achieved international pop success with singles such as 'Too Many Broken Hearts' and 'Especially for You' (duet with Kylie Minogue)
  • Debut album 'Ten Good Reasons' (1989) topped charts in the UK and Australia
  • Starred as Joseph in the West End production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' (1991)
  • Participated in popular UK television shows including 'Strictly Come Dancing' and 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'

Trivia

  • Donovan's duet 'Especially for You' with Kylie Minogue was a UK chart-topping hit and remains one of his most recognizable songs.
  • He has appeared in several stage musicals and pantomimes in the UK.
  • Donovan is also known for his work as a radio host in the UK.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Jason Donovan?

Jason Donovan is 57 years old.

When was Jason Donovan born?

Jason Donovan was born the 1 June 1968.

Where is Jason Donovan from?

Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

On His Birth-Day

About June 1st, 1968, in brief:

  • Historical events: Helen Keller, the renowned author and educator who overcame the challenges of being both blind and deaf, passed away on June 1, 1968, at her home in Easton, Connecticut, at the age of 87.
  • Day of the week: June 1st, 1968 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Mrs. Robinson by Simon and Garfunkel
  • #1 UK song: Young Girl by Union Gap
  • Popular movie: Faces directed by John Cassavetes

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Donovan
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233128/