Troy Donahue

Troy Donahue (January 27, 1936 – September 2, 2001) was an American actor, who was active between the late 1950s and late 1990s. Born Merle Johnson, Jr., Donahue was initially a journalism student at Columbia University in New York City before he decided to become an actor in Hollywood, where he was represented by Rock Hudson's agent, Henry Willson. According to Robert Hofler's 2005 biography, The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson: The Pretty Boys and... More

Date of birth:

  • Jan 27, 1936

Date of death:

  • Sep 2, 2001 (age 65 years)

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  • 1.91 m (6.27 ft )

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  • Merle Johnson Jr.,
  • Donahue

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Spouse From To Type of union Location of ceremony
  • Jan 4, 1964
  • Sep 8, 1964
  • Mar 3, 1979
  • 1981
  • Nov 15, 1969
  • 1974
  • Oct 21, 1966
  • Nov 16, 1968
  • Sep 2, 2001
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Film actor

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TV Actor

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor Winners

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  • 1960

Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actor Nominees

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