Ryan Donowho
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Ryan Wayne Donowho is an American
actor and musician.
, Donowho moved to Brooklyn, New York and then to Los Angeles. He was a street musician in New York City as "bucket" drummer. Donowho was bucket drumming in New York City when he was discovered by a modeling agent.
He has an older brother, Matthew and a younger brother, Joseph.
Donowho co-starred alongside Emile Hirsch in The Mudge Boy
.
In 2003 he was featured as the drummer for a song in The Hermitt
's "& The Story of The Insects."
Donowho is known for his work in 2004's Imaginary Heroes
with Emile Hirsch
. In the film, Donowho plays a sexually ambiguous character.
Donowho's roles in Imaginary Heroes and later in A Home at the End of the World
created for Donowho a positive relationship with the gay community. He appeared with brother Matthew at the 2004 Outfest
, a gay and lesbian film festival held annually in Los Angeles
along with the cast and crew of A Home at the End of the World
.
Donowho also appears in Bringing Rain
with Rodrigo Lopresti
and Alexis Dziena
.
A member of The Eastsiders
.
For the third season of The O.C.
, the producers cast Donowho as Johnny Harper
.
Donowho played Stanley in the 2006 film adaptation of Strangers With Candy
but does not appear in the released version of the film.
He has produced his first movie, The Pacific and Eddy in 2006.
Donowho played drums for the post-grunge band Pagoda
until January 2007.
Donowho also performs with the Re-Percussionists. He is working on a solo album and producing a record for rapper Scavone.
Donowho appeared in the 2008 independent film
Cook County and the thriller flick Altitude.
Donowho plays the lead character of Nathan in the action thriller, Rites of Passage with Kate Maberly
, Travis Van Winkle
, Wes Bentley
and Christian Slater
. Film is scheduled to be released to theaters late 2011 or early 2012.
United States
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actor and musician.
Early life
Born in Houston, TexasTexas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, Donowho moved to Brooklyn, New York and then to Los Angeles. He was a street musician in New York City as "bucket" drummer. Donowho was bucket drumming in New York City when he was discovered by a modeling agent.
He has an older brother, Matthew and a younger brother, Joseph.
Career
His movie debut was in 2001's The Car Thief and the Hit Man.Donowho co-starred alongside Emile Hirsch in The Mudge Boy
The Mudge Boy
The Mudge Boy is a 2003 American film produced by Showtime. It was directed by Michael Burke and based on his 1998 short film Fishbelly White, featured in the compilation Boys Life 5. On January 17, 2003 it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and in 2003 and 2004 it made the rounds at several...
.
In 2003 he was featured as the drummer for a song in The Hermitt
The Hermitt
The Hermitt is a band from Brooklyn, New York with Rodrigo Lopresti as vocalist and guitarist, along with Patrick Galligan on drums, and Kevin Brady on bass. The band's first commercial album was released in 2003.- History :...
's "& The Story of The Insects."
Donowho is known for his work in 2004's Imaginary Heroes
Imaginary Heroes
Imaginary Heroes is a 2004 American drama film written and directed by Dan Harris. It focuses on the traumatic effect the suicide of the elder son has on a suburban family.-Plot:...
with Emile Hirsch
Emile Hirsch
Emile Davenport Hirsch is an American television and film actor. He began performing in the late 1990s, appearing in several television films and series, and became known as a film actor after roles in Lords of Dogtown, The Emperor's Club, The Girl Next Door, Alpha Dog, and Into the Wild. In...
. In the film, Donowho plays a sexually ambiguous character.
Donowho's roles in Imaginary Heroes and later in A Home at the End of the World
A Home at the End of the World
A Home at the End of the World is a 1990 novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Michael Cunningham.The book is narrated in the first person, with the narrator changing in each chapter. Bobby and Jonathan are the main narrators, but several chapters are narrated by Alice, Jonathan's mother,...
created for Donowho a positive relationship with the gay community. He appeared with brother Matthew at the 2004 Outfest
Outfest
Outfest is an LGBT-oriented film showcase and festival in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1982 as the "Gay and Lesbian Media Festival and Conference", the name was changed to Outfest in 1994.-Programs:...
, a gay and lesbian film festival held annually in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
along with the cast and crew of A Home at the End of the World
A Home at the End of the World
A Home at the End of the World is a 1990 novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Michael Cunningham.The book is narrated in the first person, with the narrator changing in each chapter. Bobby and Jonathan are the main narrators, but several chapters are narrated by Alice, Jonathan's mother,...
.
Donowho also appears in Bringing Rain
Bringing Rain
Bringing Rain is a 2003 independent film written and directed by Noah Buschel. It premiered on May 10, 2003 at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released on DVD on September 20, 2005...
with Rodrigo Lopresti
Rodrigo Lopresti
Rodrigo Lopresti is an American actor, musician and movie director who lives in Brooklyn, New York.-Personal life:...
and Alexis Dziena
Alexis Dziena
-Early life :Dziena was born in New York City of Irish, Italian and Polish descent. She attended the private Saint Ann's School alongside her Bringing Rain costar, Paz de la Huerta. She spent many of her summers growing up in the small South Jersey shore town of Sea Isle City...
.
A member of The Eastsiders
The Eastsiders
The Eastsiders is a group of New York actors that formed in the loft of Lori Eastside's NYC Casting. The group consisted of mostly derelict actors that Eastside found on the street, then taught how to act. The group included Michael Pitt, Alexis Dziena, Ryan Donowho, Rodrigo Lopresti and Gray...
.
For the third season of The O.C.
The O.C.
The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons...
, the producers cast Donowho as Johnny Harper
Johnny Harper
Johnny Harper is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., played by Ryan Donowho.-Season 3:Johnny Harper was an upcoming surfer, rival of Kevin Volchok and best friend of Dennis "Chilli" Childress...
.
Donowho played Stanley in the 2006 film adaptation of Strangers With Candy
Strangers with Candy
Strangers with Candy is a television series produced by Comedy Central. It first aired on April 7, 1999, and concluded its third and final season on October 2, 2000. Its timeslot was Sundays at 10 p.m....
but does not appear in the released version of the film.
He has produced his first movie, The Pacific and Eddy in 2006.
Donowho played drums for the post-grunge band Pagoda
Pagoda (band)
Pagoda was a indie band from Brooklyn, New York. It's last line-up before break-up in 2011 consists of Michael Pitt as vocalist and guitarist, along with Reece Carr on drums, Willie Paredes on bass, and Chris Hoffman on cello. Their first self-titled album was released February 27, 2007 through...
until January 2007.
Donowho also performs with the Re-Percussionists. He is working on a solo album and producing a record for rapper Scavone.
Donowho appeared in the 2008 independent film
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
Cook County and the thriller flick Altitude.
Donowho plays the lead character of Nathan in the action thriller, Rites of Passage with Kate Maberly
Kate Maberly
Kate Elizabeth Cameron Maberly is an English actress and musician. She has appeared in film, television, radio and on stage.-Early life:...
, Travis Van Winkle
Travis Van Winkle
-Early life:Travis was born on November 4, 1982, in Victorville, California, the middle of three children of Sally and Charles Van Winkle. He remained in Victorville until he was two years old, and then moved to Oscoda, Michigan...
, Wes Bentley
Wes Bentley
Wesley Cook "Wes" Bentley is an American film actor known for his role of Ricky Fitts in American Beauty.-Early life:Bentley was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the son of Cherie and David Bentley, who are United Methodist ministers....
and Christian Slater
Christian Slater
Christian Michael Leonard Slater is an American actor. He made his film debut with a small role in The Postman Always Rings Twice before playing a leading role in the 1985 film The Legend of Billie Jean...
. Film is scheduled to be released to theaters late 2011 or early 2012.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
| 2011 2011 in film The year 2011 is notable for containing the release of the most film sequels in a single year, at 27 sequels. The following tables list films that are in production or have completed production and will be released in the United States and Canada at some point in 2011.- Highest-grossing films :... |
Rites of Passage Rites of Passage (2011 film) Rites of Passage is an upcoming American thriller film written and directed by W. Peter Iliff. The film stars Wes Bentley, Kate Maberly, Ryan Donowho, Christian Slater and Stephen Dorff. It is currently in post-production.-Plot:... |
Nathan | In Production |
| 2010 2010 in film The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and... |
Altitude Altitude (film) Altitude is a Canadian horror, television and "direct-to-video" film directed by Canadian comic book writer and artist Kaare Andrews. Anchor Bay Entertainment is set to distribute the film in North America, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand... |
Cory | |
| 2009 2009 in film The year 2009 saw the release of many films. Seven made the top 50 list of highest-grossing films, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that as of this year, their Best Picture category would consist of ten nominees, rather than five .- Highest-grossing films :Please note... |
Bandslam | Basher Martin | |
| 2008 2008 in film This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008... |
Prime of your Life | Keith | |
| Cook County | Abe | ||
| 2007 2007 in film This is a list of major films released in 2007.-Top grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2007... |
Flakes Flakes (film) Flakes is a 2007 American comedy film, directed by Michael Lehmann and starring Aaron Stanford and Zooey Deschanel. This film was written by Chris Poche & Karey Kirkpatrick-Plot:... |
Skinny Larry | |
| The Pacific and Eddy | Eddy | ||
| Sleepwalkers | Drummer/Bicycle Messenger | ||
| 2006 2006 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006... |
The Favor The Favor (2006 film) The Favor is a 2006 drama film written and directed by Eva S. Aridjis. The film is about a photographer living in New Jersey who gets a phone call from a woman who broke his heart 25 years ago. The film was premiered on October 15, 2006, at the Morelia Film Festival in Mexico and opened in Mexico... |
Johnny 6 | |
| In from the Night In From the Night -Plot summary:A boy named Bobby arrives unexpectedly at his aunt Vicki's house. Vicki can tell by his eyes that he was abused. Bobby came to Vicki because the happiest memories of his childhood was with her... |
Snakeman | TV | |
| 2005 2005 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005... |
Broken Flowers Broken Flowers Broken Flowers is a 2005 French/American comedy-drama film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch and produced by Jon Kilik and Stacey Smith. The film focuses on an aging "Don Juan" who embarks on a cross-country journey to track down four of his former lovers after receiving an anonymous letter... |
Young Man on Bus | |
| The O.C. The O.C. The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons... (2005–2006) |
Johnny Harper Johnny Harper Johnny Harper is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., played by Ryan Donowho.-Season 3:Johnny Harper was an upcoming surfer, rival of Kevin Volchok and best friend of Dennis "Chilli" Childress... |
TV | |
| 2004 2004 in film The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol... |
A Home at the End of the World A Home at the End of the World (film) A Home at the End of the World is a 2004 drama film directed by Michael Mayer. The screenplay by Michael Cunningham was adapted from his 1990 novel of the same title.-Plot synopsis:... |
Carlton Morrow | |
| Imaginary Heroes Imaginary Heroes Imaginary Heroes is a 2004 American drama film written and directed by Dan Harris. It focuses on the traumatic effect the suicide of the elder son has on a suburban family.-Plot:... |
Kyle Dwyer | ||
| 2003 2003 in film The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,... |
Bringing Rain Bringing Rain Bringing Rain is a 2003 independent film written and directed by Noah Buschel. It premiered on May 10, 2003 at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released on DVD on September 20, 2005... |
Atlee Surnamer | |
| Rhythm of the Saints | Zane | ||
| The Mudge Boy The Mudge Boy The Mudge Boy is a 2003 American film produced by Showtime. It was directed by Michael Burke and based on his 1998 short film Fishbelly White, featured in the compilation Boys Life 5. On January 17, 2003 it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and in 2003 and 2004 it made the rounds at several... |
Scotty | ||
| 2001 2001 in film The year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first of the Harry Potter series and also the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy... |
The Car Thief and the Hit Man | Car Thief |