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Placing the Focus On New Orleans -- Oct. 15: HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan discusses President Barack Obama’s visit to New Orleans to survey post-Katrina recovery efforts
Dont Look Back (1967) -- Documentary covering Bob Dylan's 1965 tour of England, which includes appearances by Joan Baez and Donovan.

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Mini Biography:
Donovan Philips Leitch was born May 10, 1946, in Glasgow, Scotland. Music... more
Trivia:
Ex-father-in-law of Shaun Ryder. more
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Alternate Names:
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Filmography

Soundtrack:
  1. The Invention of Lying (2009) (writer: "Catch the Wind") (performer: "Catch the Wind")
  2. "Nip/Tuck" (2 episodes, 2003-2009)
        - Ronnie Chase (2009) TV episode (performer: "Barabajagal" (uncredited))
        - Adelle Coffin (2003) TV episode (writer: "Sunshine Superman" (uncredited)) (performer: "Sunshine Superman" (uncredited))
  3. Sex Drive (2008) (performer: "Atlantis")
    ... aka Sexdrive (USA: promotional title)
  4. "Memòries de la tele" (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode #2.32 (2008) TV episode (writer: "Colours") (performer: "Colours")
  5. "Dancing with the Stars" (1 episode, 2008)
        - Round 1: Part 1 (2008) TV episode (performer: "Mellow Yellow" (uncredited))
  6. Blodigt jävla helvete (2008) (writer: "To Try for the Sun") (performer: "To Try for the Sun")
  7. Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) (writer: "Jenifer Juniper")
  8. Margot at the Wedding (2007) (writer: "Teen Angel") (performer: "Teen Angel")
  9. Zodiac (2007/I) (writer: "Hurdy Gurdy Man") (performer: "Hurdy Gurdy Man")
  10. "Skins" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Cassie (2007) TV episode (performer: "Atlantis" (uncredited))
  11. "House M.D." (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka House (South Africa: English title) (USA: short title)
        - Words and Deeds (2007) TV episode (writer: "Season of the Witch") (performer: "Season of the Witch")
  12. Music Within (2007) (writer: "Sunshine Superman") (performer: "Sunshine Superman")
  13. Flicka (2006) (writer: "Catch The Wind") (performer: "Catch The Wind")
  14. Man of the Year (2006) (writer: "Hurdy Gurdy Man") (performer: "Hurdy Gurdy Man")
  15. Bonneville (2006) (writer: "Catch the Wind") (performer: "Catch the Wind")
  16. Bobby (2006) (writer: "Season of the Witch", "Hurdy Gurdy Man") (performer: "Season of the Witch", "Hurdy Gurdy Man")
  17. Children of Men (2006) (writer: "There Is an Ocean") (performer: "There Is an Ocean")
  18. Edison (2005) (writer: "Hurdy Gurdy Man")
    ... aka Edison Force (USA: DVD title)
  19. The Girl Next Door (2004) (writer: "ATLANTIS") (performer: "ATLANTIS")
  20. Red Roses and Petrol (2003) (writer: "Catch The Wind")
  21. "Cuéntame" (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka Cuéntame cómo pasó (Spain: new title)
        - Besos de hippies (2003) TV episode (writer: "Colours") (performer: "Colours")
  22. The Boys of 2nd Street Park (2003) (TV) (writer: "Sunshine Superman")
  23. The Rules of Attraction (2002) (writer: "Colours") (performer: "Colours")
    ... aka Die Regeln des Spiels (Germany)
  24. xXx (2002) (writer: "Mellow Yellow")
    ... aka Triple X (USA: informal English title)
  25. Spun (2002) (performer: "Hurdy Gurdy Man")
  26. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002) (writer: "Sunshine Superman")
    ... aka Geständnisse - Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (Germany)
  27. "The Simpsons" (1 episode, 2002)
        - Weekend at Burnsie's (2002) TV episode (writer: "Wear Your Love Like Heaven") (performer: "Wear Your Love Like Heaven")
  28. Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) (performer: "Atlantis 2002")
  29. L.I.E. (2001) (writer: "Hurdy Gurdy Man") (performer: "Hurdy Gurdy Man")
  30. "Opposite Sex" (1 episode, 2000)
        - The Drug Episode (2000) TV episode (performer: "Mellow Yellow")
  31. "Futurama" (1 episode, 2000)
        - The Deep South (2000) TV episode (writer: "Atlantis") (performer: "Atlantis")
  32. Steal This Movie (2000) (writer: "Season of the Witch", "Mellow Yellow") (performer: "Season of the Witch")

  33. A Room for Romeo Brass (1999) (writer: "Colours") (performer: "Colours")
  34. Bowfinger (1999) (writer: "Legend of a Cowgirl")
  35. Virtual Sexuality (1999) (writer: "Legend Of A Cowgirl", "Sunshine Superman")
  36. The Limey (1999) (writer: "Colours")
  37. Election (1999) (writer: "Jennifer Juniper") (performer: "Jennifer Juniper")
  38. The '60s (1999) (TV) (performer: "Season of the Witch")
  39. Rushmore (1998) (writer: "Jersey Thursday") (performer: "Jersey Thursday")
  40. "From the Earth to the Moon" (4 episodes, 1998)
        - For Miles and Miles (1998) TV episode (writer: "There Is a Mountain") (performer: "There Is a Mountain")
        - Galileo Was Right (1998) TV episode (writer: "There Is a Mountain") (performer: "There Is a Mountain")
        - Apollo One (1998) TV episode (writer: "Season Of The Witch") (performer: "Season Of The Witch")
        - Can We Do This? (1998) TV episode (writer: "Season Of The Witch") (performer: "Season Of The Witch")
  41. Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) (writer: "Season Of The Witch")
  42. One Night Stand (1997) (writer: "Charlie, Happy Birthday") (performer: "Charlie, Happy Birthday")
  43. Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival (1997) (writer: "Catch the Wind") (performer: "Catch the Wind")
    ... aka Message of Love: The Isle of Wight Festival: The Movie (USA: video title)
    ... aka Message to Love (UK)
  44. Sleepers (1996) (writer: "Hurdy Gurdy Man") (performer: "Hurdy Gurdy Man")
  45. I Shot Andy Warhol (1996) (writer: "Sunshine Superman", "Season of the Witch')
  46. To Die For (1995) (writer: "SEASON OF THE WITCH") (performer: "SEASON OF THE WITCH")
  47. Boys on the Side (1995) (writer: "Mellow Yellow")
    ... aka Avec ou sans hommes (France)
  48. Dumb & Dumber (1994) (writer: "Hurdy Gurdy Man")
    ... aka Dumb Happens
    ... aka Dumb and Dumber (USA: video box title)
  49. L'eau froide (1994) (writer: "Cosmic Wheels") (performer: "Cosmic Wheels")
    ... aka Cold Water
    ... aka La page blanche (France: TV title (cut version))
  50. Heaven & Earth (1993) (writer: "Mellow Yellow") (performer: "Mellow Yellow")
    ... aka Entre ciel et terre (France)
  51. Spotswood (1992) (writer: "Catch the Wind") (performer: "Catch the Wind")
    ... aka The Efficiency Expert (USA)
  52. Goodfellas (1990) (writer: "Atlantis") (performer: "Atlantis")
    ... aka GoodFellas (USA: promotional title (video box title) (poster title))
  53. I Love You to Death (1990) (writer: "Crazy Daisy") (performer: "Crazy Daisy")

  54. "The Wonder Years" (1 episode, 1989)
        - Brightwing (1989) TV episode (performer: "Catch the Wind")
  55. 84C MoPic (1989) (writer: "Catch the Wind", "Susan on the West Coast Waiting") (performer: "Catch the Wind", "Susan on the West Coast Waiting")
    ... aka 84 Charlie Mopic (USA: closing credits title)
  56. Rockin' the Night Away (1988) (TV) (writer: "Sunshine, Superman") (performer: "Sunshine, Superman")

  57. More American Graffiti (1979) (performer: "Season of the Witch")
    ... aka Purple Haze
  58. Donovan i København (1975) (TV) (performer: "Isle of Islay", "Banjoman", "Mellow Yellow", "Ferryman's Daughter", "Universal Soldier", "Cosmic Wheels", "Your Broken Heart", "Luluby of Spring", "Happiness Runs")
  59. Hungry Wives (1972) (writer: "Season of the Witch") (performer: "Season of the Witch")
    ... aka Jack's Wife (UK)
    ... aka Season of the Witch (USA: video title)
  60. Fratello sole, sorella luna (1972) ("Canzone di San Damiano")
    ... aka Brother Sun, Sister Moon (UK) (USA)

  61. If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969) (writer: "If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium", "Lord Of The Reedy River") (performer: "Lord Of The Reedy River")
  62. "Omnibus" (1 episode, 1968)
        - All My Loving (1968) TV episode (writer: "The Lullaby of Spring") (performer: "The Lullaby of Spring")
  63. Poor Cow (1967) (writer: "Be Not Too Hard", "Colours", "Poor Love") (performer: "Be Not Too Hard", "Colours", "Poor Love")
  64. The Big T.N.T. Show (1966) (performer: "Universal Soldier", "A Reflection On a Summer's Day", "Bert's Blues", "Sweet Joy")
Composer:
  1. 84C MoPic (1989)
    ... aka 84 Charlie Mopic (USA: closing credits title)

  2. Aliens from Spaceship Earth (1977)
  3. The Pied Piper (1972)
    ... aka The Pied Piper of Hamelin

  4. Poor Cow (1967)
  5. A Boy Called Donovan (1966) (TV)
Actor:
  1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) .... Our Guests at Heartland
    ... aka Banda de los corazones
  2. "The John Denver Show" (1 episode, 1973)
        - Episode dated 3 June 1973 (1973) TV episode
  3. The Pied Piper (1972) .... The Piper
    ... aka The Pied Piper of Hamelin

  4. If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969) .... Singer in Youth Hostel
Music Department:
  1. Aliens from Spaceship Earth (1977) (music arranger)
  2. The Pied Piper (1972) (musician: songs)
    ... aka The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Self:
  1. Change Begins Within (2009) (post-production) .... Himself
  2. Serotonin Rising (2009) (post-production) .... Himself
  3. A Year in the Life (2009) (post-production) .... Himself
    ... aka Beatles Stories (USA: video title)

  4. "Breakfast" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
        - Episode dated 30 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  5. God Gave Rock & Roll to You (2006) (TV) .... Himself
  6. "The Heaven and Earth Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka Heaven and Earth with Gloria Hunniford (UK: new title)
        - Episode dated 6 November 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  7. "Tout le monde en parle" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 30 April 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  8. "The South Bank Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
        - John Lennon's Jukebox (2004) TV episode .... Himself
  9. Get Up, Stand Up (2003) (TV) .... Himself/Interviewee
  10. "Wetten, dass..?" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
        - Wetten, dass..? aus Böblingen (2001) TV episode .... Himself
  11. "Futurama" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - The Deep South (2000) TV episode (voice) .... Himself

  12. "Hollywood Fame" (1998) TV series .... Daniel's Friend
    ... aka Desperately Seeking Stardom (UK)
  13. "Backstage Pass" .... Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1997)
        - Graffiti Art (1997) TV episode .... Himself - Guest
  14. Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival (1997) .... Himself
    ... aka Message of Love: The Isle of Wight Festival: The Movie (USA: video title)
    ... aka Message to Love (UK)
  15. Ken Russell 'In Search of the English Folk Song' (1997)
  16. Ein Traum von Kabul (1996) .... Himself
  17. "La ronda" .... Himself (1 episode, 1991)
        - Episode dated 17 April 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Himself

  18. Rockin' the Night Away (1988) (TV) .... Himself
  19. The Secret Policeman's Private Parts (1984) .... Himself
  20. The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (1982) .... Himself

  21. Aliens from Spaceship Earth (1977) .... Himself/Host
  22. Donovan i København (1975) (TV) (as Donovan Leitch) .... Himself - Musician
  23. "Rock Concert" .... Himself (1 episode, 1974)
    ... aka Don Kirshner's Rock Concert (USA: complete title)
        - Episode #2.10 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
  24. "Musikladen" (1 episode, 1973)
        - Episode #1.9 (1973) TV episode
  25. Cucumber Castle (1970) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself
  26. "Get It Together" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode dated 23 May 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Himself

  27. "The Andy Williams Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode dated 27 September 1969 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  28. "Top of the Pops" .... Himself (7 episodes, 1965-1969)
    ... aka All New Top of the Pops (UK: alternative title)
    ... aka TOTP
        - Episode dated 24 July 1969 (1969) TV episode
        - Episode dated 17 June 1965 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 10 June 1965 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 3 June 1965 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 22 April 1965 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
          (2 more)
  29. "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1968-1969)
        - Episode #3.25 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #3.22 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #3.8 (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  30. "This Is Tom Jones" (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.10 (1969) TV episode
  31. "Beat-Club" (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.39 (1969) TV episode
  32. "The Hollywood Palace" .... Himself - Singer (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode #6.7 (1968) TV episode .... Himself - Singer
  33. "Omnibus" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
        - All My Loving (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  34. "Goodbye Again" .... Himself -singer (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode #1.2 (1968) TV episode .... Himself -singer
  35. "Bobbie Gentry" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode dated 27 July 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  36. "It Must Be Dusty" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode #1.3 (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  37. "Tienerklanken" .... Singer (1 episode, 1967)
        - Hullabaloo (1967) TV episode .... Singer
  38. Festival (1967) .... Himself
  39. Dont Look Back (1967) .... Himself
    ... aka Don't Look Back (USA: orthographically correct title)
  40. "Ready, Steady, Go!" .... Himself (12 episodes, 1965-1966)
        - Ready Steady Goes (1966) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #4.13 (1966) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #4.12 (1966) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #3.21 (1966) TV episode .... Himself
        - 1965 Christmas Show (1965) TV episode .... Himself
          (7 more)
  41. The Big T.N.T. Show (1966) .... Himself
  42. La battaglia dei mods (1966) .... Himself
    ... aka Crazy Baby (Italy)
    ... aka Siebzehn Jahr, blondes Haar (West Germany)
    ... aka The Battle of the Mods
  43. A Boy Called Donovan (1966) (TV)
  44. "Where the Action Is" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1965)
        - Episode dated 16 September 1965 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.50 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
  45. "Bandstand" .... Himself (1 episode, 1965)
    ... aka AB (USA: short title)
    ... aka American Bandstand (USA: new title)
    ... aka American Bandstand 1966 (USA: ninth season title)
    ... aka New American Bandstand 1965 (USA: new title)
    ... aka VH1's Best of American Bandstand (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode #8.48 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
  46. "Thank Your Lucky Stars" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1965)
        - Episode #7.36 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #7.28 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
  47. New Musical Express Poll Winners' Concert (1965) (TV) .... Himself
  48. "Gadzooks! It's All Happening" .... Himself (1 episode, 1965)
    ... aka Gadzooks! (UK: new title)
    ... aka Gadzooks! It's the In-Crowd (UK: second season title)
        - Episode #1.7 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. "Memòries de la tele"
        - Episode #2.32 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  2. "The Beatles Anthology"
        - July '66 to June '67 (1995) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
        - June '67 to July '68 (????) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  3. Legends of Country Blues Guitar (1994) (V) (uncredited) .... Himself
  4. The Compleat Beatles (1984) (uncredited) .... Himself (in India with the Maharishi)


Additional Details

Other Works:
Recorded an album in the '80s titled "Lady of the Stars" on which is an updated (and far superior!) version of his '60s smash hit "Sunshine Superman". Other albums recorded include "Catch the Wind", and "Colours", both of those title tracks did quite well in the charts at the time. more
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1 Interview | 1 Article | 1 Pictorial more

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