Jason Donovan

Born: 1 June 1968, Malvern, Melbourne

Theatre: Joseph in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (London Palladium), Mordred in "Camelot" (Grand Temple - Freemason's Hall, London), starred in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (Australia).

Television: Scott Robinson in "Neighbours", "Heroes" and "Shadows of the Heart".

Music: Joined Stock, Aitken & Waterman in 1988. First single, "Nothing Can Divide Us", was No. 5 hit in the UK. His first No. 1 was the duet "Especially For You" with Kylie Minogue, and his first solo No. 1 was "Too Many Broken Hearts" in February 1989. His "Ten Good Reasons" album was the UK's top selling LP of 1989.

Film: "Blood Oath", "Rough Diamonds", "Diana and Me".

"Joseph" Role: Opened show 1 June 1991 and stayed until 23 May 1992. Returned to close show's last run from 4 October 1993 to 15 January 1994.

Thanks to Leah Moss for her help with this biography

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