| Donovan Patton | |
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| Born | March 1, 1978 Guam |
| Occupation | Host, Blue's Clues |
| Years active | 2002–2007 |
Donovan Patton (born March 1, 1978 in Guam), is best known for his role as Joe, the second host of Nickelodeon's daytime children's television program Blue's Clues.
Patton's father was an Air Force officer. He was born on a Guam military base where he grew up in Germany and in various U.S. cities.[1] He began acting in junior high school,[2] received acting training from Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, and appeared in Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado About Nothing on stages in New York City.
When he auditioned for the role of Joe in Blue's Clues, Patton was a "starving artist" and was working as a waiter.[2] The producers of the show auditioned 1,500 people before choosing Patton to replace Steve Burns, the original host. The research they conducted with preschoolers and their parents was integral in their choice; producer and co-creator Angela C. Santomero called it "unanimous". Patton has an older brother and a younger sister.[1]
He speaks fluent German and English.[1]
On December 4th 2009, Donovan began a short stint on the ABC Soap Opera One Life to Live. His character and 3 others "gay bashed" gay rights Advocate Nick Chavez, on the day of Dorian Lord's swearing in Ceremony as Mayor. Dorian herself had just been arrested for attempting to legalize Gay marriage.
References
- ^ a b c Kiesewetter, John (2002-04-29). "'Blue's Clues' puts on new host, new shirts". The Cincinnati Enquirer. http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2002/04/29/tem_blues_clues_puts_on.html. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
- ^ a b Brady, James (2006-07-16). "In step with...Donovan Patton". Parade.com. http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2006/edition_07-16-2006/In_Step_With. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
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