Colin Donnell
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Alma mater | Indiana University |
Occupation | Actor, singer |
Years active | 2005–present |
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Children | 1 |
Colin Donnell (born October 9, 1982)[1] is an American actor and singer best known for his performances as Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, Tommy Merlyn in The CW television series Arrow, Scotty Lockhart on the Showtime drama The Affair and as Dr. Connor Rhodes in the NBC medical drama Chicago Med (2015–2019).
Early life and education[]
Colin Donnell was born in St. Louis, Missouri, as the youngest of three boys. He has Irish[2] and French ancestry. He played the guitar and took singing lessons when he was 17. His introduction to the stage was in high school where he was a part of the choir and was in the background juggling and doing circus tricks, which led to being part of his first school musical production of Barnum.[3] Donnell graduated from Indiana University in 2005.[4][5]
Career[]
Donnell has been part of many national stage tours, such as Mamma Mia! and Wicked. His first Broadway Theatre performance was in Jersey Boys as Hank Mejewski. His other stage credits include Follies, Meet Me in St. Louis, Anything Goes for which he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award, Johnny Baseball and many more.[6][clarification needed] Donnell made his television debut by playing Mike Ruskin in the television series Pan Am. In 2012, Donnell was cast as Tommy Merlyn in television series Arrow,[7][8] where he is a series regular in the first season and made occasional appearances in later seasons,[9][10] including the final season.[11]
In July and August 2013, Donnell starred as Berowne in the musical adaptation of Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost. He also appeared as Elizabeth Banks' husband in the crime thriller Every Secret Thing, which was released on May 15, 2015.[12][13]
In January 2014, it was announced that Donnell was cast as Monty in the 1960s-era Broadway musical Violet alongside Sutton Foster and Joshua Henry; previews began on March 28, and the show officially opened on April 20.[14][15][16] Also in April, Donnell joined the cast of concert Bright Lights, Big City, which was performed on June 16, 2014.[17][18] In July, Donnell was cast to play Joshua Jackson's brother in Showtime original drama The Affair.[19]
In November 2014, Donnell joined the cast of Broadway Sings P!NK, which would take place on January 19 and 25, 2015.[20][21] That same month, he joined the cast of City Center Encores' production of the musical Lady, Be Good, alongside Tommy Tune, Erin Mackey and Patti Murin. The show ran for seven performances, from February 4–8, 2015.[22][23]
In March 2015, Donnell joined NBC drama pilot Love Is A Four Letter Word playing Sean, an ad agency partner. The show was passed on.[24] Donnell then landed a regular role in the NBC series, Chicago Med, playing a doctor in trauma surgery.[25][26] On April 19, 2019, it was announced that Donnell was leaving the series after four seasons as a series regular.[27]
Personal life[]
Donnell began dating actress Patti Murin in 2013 after they co-starred in a musical adaptation of Love's Labour's Lost. They became engaged in December 2014,[28] and married on June 19, 2015, in New York City.[29] In February 2020, it was reported that they were expecting their first child together, a girl.[30] Their daughter, Cecily Philips, was born on July 14, 2020.[31]
Donnell is a literary aficionado and a musician.[32] He has two tattoos from his tour trips – one from Memphis and one from Dayton; which are five silhouettes of birds to represent his family, and a Fleur De Lis, because his mother is French.[3]
Filmography[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Every Secret Thing | Paul Porter | |
2019 | Almost Love | Henry |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011–2012 | Pan Am | Mike Ruskin | Recurring role; 4 episodes |
2012–2020 | Arrow | Tommy Merlyn / Dark Archer / Prometheus Christopher Chance / Human Target |
Main role (season 1) Special guest (seasons 2–3 and 6–8) |
2014 | Person of Interest | Billy Parsons | Episode: "" |
2014 | Unforgettable | Agent Stone | Episode: "Flesh and Blood" |
2014–2015 | The Affair | Scott Lockhart | Recurring role (seasons 1–2); 16 episodes |
2014 | The Mysteries of Laura | Daniel Mikorski | Episode: "The Mystery of the Dysfunctional Dynasty" |
2015 | Love Is a Four Letter Word | Sean | Unsold television pilot |
2015–2019 | Chicago Med | Dr. Connor Rhodes | Main role (seasons 1–5) |
2016–2019 | Chicago Fire | Guest role; 4 episodes | |
2016–2019 | Chicago P.D. | Guest role; 4 episodes | |
2020 | Love on Iceland | Charlie | Television film (Hallmark) |
2021 | To Catch a Spy | Aaron Maxwell | Television film (Hallmark) |
Theater[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2005 | Almost Heaven: Songs and Stories of John Denver | Male Roles | |
2005 | Mame | Patrick Dennis | With Dee Hoty, Beth Leavel, Georgia Engel and Jeff McCarthy |
2005–2007 | Jersey Boys | Hank Mejewski, Nick Massi, Bob Gaudio | |
2006 | Jesus Christ Superstar | Peter | |
2006 | Meet Me in St. Louis[33] | John Truitt | |
2007 | Mamma Mia! | Sky[3] | |
2007 | Follies | Young Benjamin Stone | |
2007 | Me, Myself and I[34] | Otto | |
2008 | High School Musical on Stage! | Troy Bolton[35] | |
2009 | Wicked | Fiyero | |
2010 | Johnny Baseball | Johnny O'Brian | |
2011–2012 | Anything Goes | Billy Crocker | Nominated – Astaire Award for Outstanding Male Dancer Nominated – Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominated – Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical |
2012 | Merrily We Roll Along | Franklin Shepard | |
2013 | Love's Labour's Lost | Berowne | |
2014 | Violet | Monty | |
2014 | Bright Lights, Big City[17] | Himself | |
2015 | Broadway Sings P!NK | Himself | |
2015 | Lady, Be Good | Jack Robinson | |
2015 | #tbtLIVE Throwback Thursday: The Concert[36] | Himself | |
2015 | Holiday Inn[37] | Jim Hardy | |
2019 | Almost Famous[38] | Russell Hammond |
References[]
- ^ "Happy Birthday to Colin Donnell! · Jersey Boys Blog". Jerseyboysblog.com. October 9, 2007. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- ^ "In Focus: Irish American actor Colin Donnell- VIDEO". IrishCentral.com.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Anything Goes' Charmer Colin Donnell on His Wicked Awesome Fans and High School Musical Story". Broadway.com.
- ^ "JBB Interview Exclusive: Howard Tucker Interviews Colin Donnell! · Jersey Boys Blog". jerseyboysblog.com.
- ^ "IU alumnus takes the auditorium stage in 'Mamma Mia!'". Archived from the original on December 30, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
- ^ "Anything Goes Costars Sutton Foster and Colin Donnell Will Reunite in Violet on Broadway | TheaterMania". www.theatermania.com. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "JBB Interview Exclusive: Howard Tucker Interviews Colin Donnell! · Jersey Boys Blog". Jerseyboysblog.com. October 18, 2007. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- ^ "Colin Donnell Biography". broadwayworld.com.
- ^ "Arrow crossover episode made a fan theory come true". November 28, 2017.
- ^ Francisco, Eric (May 4, 2018). "'Arrow' Has a Rare Comics Easter Egg in Tommy's Return Episode". Inverse.
- ^ "Exclusive: 'Arrow' brings back Colin Donnell, Josh Segarra for final season". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 13, 2019.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Daniel Breaker, Colin Donnell, Rebecca Naomi Jones & More Set for COMEDY OF ERRORS and LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST in the Park!". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ Carina Adly MacKenzie (May 15, 2013). "'Arrow' Season 1 finale: Colin Donnell speaks out on Tommy's terrible fate and what's next – Zap2it & Features". Zap2it.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Breaking News: Colin Donnell & Joshua Henry Join Sutton Foster in VIOLET on Broadway!". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ "AP News: Local". AP News. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ^ "Joshua Henry, Colin Donnell to join Sutton Foster". U-T San Diego.
- ^ Jump up to: a b BWW News Desk. "Alice Ripley, Colin Donnell, Matt Doyle & More to Star in BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY Concerts at 54 Below, 6/16". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ "Bright Lights, Big City in Concert Will Feature Alice Ripley, Colin Donnell, Matt Doyle, Renee Elise Goldsberry and More". Playbill. Archived from the original on July 16, 2014. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ "Jarett Wieselman on Twitter". Twitter.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Broadway Sings P!NK Concert to Star Colin Donnell, Patti Murin, Ciara Renée – Theater News – Nov 4, 2014". theatermania. November 4, 2014.
- ^ "Colin Donnell, Christine Dwyer, Patti Murin, Ciara Renée and Zak Resnick Will Sing New Arrangements of P!nk Songs". Playbill.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Erin Mackey & More Will Star in Encores! LADY, BE GOOD". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ "Broadway Legend Tommy Tune Will Return to the Stage for Lady, Be Good at Encores!". Broadway.com.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva. "Meta Golding, Colin Donnell, Monet Mazur Join NBC Pilot 'Love Is A 4 Letter Word' – Deadline Hollywood". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Nellie Andreeva. "Colin Donnell Cast In 'Chicago Med' As New Regular – Deadline Hollywood". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Colin Donnell Joins 'Chicago Med'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (April 19, 2019). "Colin Donnell Confirms Chicago Med Departure: 'Sorry to Say It's True'". TVLine. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
- ^ Webber, Stephanie (December 20, 2014). "Arrow Star Colin Donnell Engaged to Patti Murin". Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ Vulpo, Mike (June 20, 2015). "Colin Donnell Is Married! Arrow Star Says "I Do" to Patti Murin While Channeling Scenes From The Bachelorette". Retrieved June 20, 2015.
- ^ "Patti Murin and Colin Donnell Expecting First Child — a Baby Girl: 'We're Overwhelmingly Happy'". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved February 18, 2020.
- ^ "Patti Murin and Colin Donnell Welcome Daughter Cecily Philips: 'She's Gonna Change the World'". PEOPLE.com. July 17, 2020.
- ^ "Colin Donnell". Facebook.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Meet Me in St. Louis". Nytheatre-wire.com. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- ^ "Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews – Me, Myself and I – 1/30/08". Talkinbroadway.com. February 17, 2008. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- ^ "St. Louisan Colin Donnell goes from Muny to 'Arrow' : Entertainment". Stltoday.com. October 7, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- ^ "Colin Donnell, Bryce Pinkham, Patti Murin and Julia Murney Will Throw It Back in #tbtLIVE Concert". Playbill.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Photo Flash: First Look at Patti Murin, Colin Donnell, Nancy Opel & More in HOLIDAY INN at The Muny". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ Adam Hetrick (September 27, 2019). "Colin Donnell and Solea Pfeiffer co-star in the new musical based on the Cameron Crowe film". Playbill. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
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