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The Death & Life of John F. Donovan

Plot: A decade after the death of an American TV star, a young actor reminisces about the written correspondence he once shared with the former, as well as the impact those letters had on both their lives.
Release Date: Wednesday, March 13 2019
6 years ago
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Portrait of Kit HaringtonKit Harington. Kit Harington was 32 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'John F. Donovan'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 26 1986
Portrait of Natalie PortmanNatalie Portman. Natalie Portman was 37 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Sam Turner'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 09 1981
Portrait of Jacob TremblayJacob Tremblay. Jacob Tremblay was 12 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Rupert Turner'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 05 2006
Portrait of Susan SarandonSusan Sarandon. Susan Sarandon was 72 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Grace Donovan'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 04 1946
Portrait of Kathy BatesKathy Bates. Kathy Bates was 70 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Barbara Haggermaker'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 28 1948
Portrait of Ben SchnetzerBen Schnetzer. Ben Schnetzer was 29 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Rupert Turner (21 y.o.)'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 08 1990
Portrait of Thandiwe NewtonThandiwe Newton. Thandiwe Newton was 46 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Journalist'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 06 1972
Portrait of Jared KeesoJared Keeso. Jared Keeso was 34 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'James Donovan'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 01 1984
Portrait of Chris ZylkaChris Zylka. Chris Zylka was 33 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Will Jefford Jr.'.
Birthday: Thu, May 09 1985
Portrait of Amara KaranAmara Karan. Amara Karan was 35 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Miss Kureshi'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Portrait of Emily HampshireEmily Hampshire. Emily Hampshire was 37 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Amy Bosworth'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 29 1981
Portrait of Michael GambonMichael Gambon. Michael Gambon was 78 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Man in Diner'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 19 1940 –
Died: Wed, Sep 27 2023
Portrait of Sarah GadonSarah Gadon. Sarah Gadon was 31 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Liz Jones'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 04 1987
Portrait of Susan AlmgrenSusan Almgren. Susan Almgren was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Aunt Faith'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jane WheelerJane Wheeler. Jane Wheeler was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Aunt Anne'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Craig EldridgeCraig Eldridge. Craig Eldridge was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Uncle Patrick'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lukas RolfeLukas Rolfe. Lukas Rolfe was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Cedric'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ari MillenAri Millen. Ari Millen was 37 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Big Billy'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 19 1982
Portrait of Gijs BlomGijs Blom. Gijs Blom was 22 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Rupert's Boyfriend'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 02 1997
Portrait of Rob BakerRob Baker. Rob Baker was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Late Night Show Host'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ellen DavidEllen David. Ellen David was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Adam's Mother'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pat KielyPat Kiely. Pat Kiely was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Director'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anne MroczkowskiAnne Mroczkowski. Anne Mroczkowski was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'News Anchor'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James MarchantJames Marchant. James Marchant was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Police Officer'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Suzanne VirdeeSuzanne Virdee. Suzanne Virdee was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Female Anchor'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Guenièvre SandréGuenièvre Sandré. Guenièvre Sandré was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Barmaid'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sangita PatelSangita Patel. Sangita Patel was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Journalist #1'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hamza HaqHamza Haq. Hamza Haq was 28 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Journalist #2'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 27 1990
Portrait of Matthew RaudseppMatthew Raudsepp. Matthew Raudsepp was 32 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Hellsome High Actor'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 19 1986
Portrait of Michael BrunetMichael Brunet. Michael Brunet was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Cashier'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael DozierMichael Dozier. Michael Dozier was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Lawyer #1'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harvey DiamondHarvey Diamond. Harvey Diamond was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Lawyer #2'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pierre-Luc LafontainePierre-Luc Lafontaine. Pierre-Luc Lafontaine was 28 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Fan in the Club'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 05 1991
Portrait of Vincent MessinaVincent Messina. Vincent Messina was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Young Fan'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony Luigi AguiarAnthony Luigi Aguiar. Anthony Luigi Aguiar was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Young Fan'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cassie LukCassie Luk. Cassie Luk was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Young Fan'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hannah Morgan LordHannah Morgan Lord. Hannah Morgan Lord was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Young Fan'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rebecca WindheimRebecca Windheim. Rebecca Windheim was 20 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Young Fan'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 22 1998
Portrait of Dakota Jamal WellmanDakota Jamal Wellman. Dakota Jamal Wellman was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Eric (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leni ParkerLeni Parker. Leni Parker was 52 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Bonnie (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 05 1966
Portrait of Katy BreierKaty Breier. Katy Breier was 28 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Trish (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 25 1990
Portrait of Alison LouderAlison Louder. Alison Louder was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Hellsome High Actress (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brent SkagfordBrent Skagford. Brent Skagford was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Editor #1 (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carolyn FeCarolyn Fe. Carolyn Fe was 57 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Porter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 01 1961
Portrait of Connor McMahonConnor McMahon. Connor McMahon was 20 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Intern (Sasha) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 07 1998
Portrait of Holly BernierHolly Bernier. Holly Bernier was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Journalist (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sam Taylor BuckSam Taylor Buck. Sam Taylor Buck was 15 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Young Daniel (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Portrait of Daniel MurphyDaniel Murphy. Daniel Murphy was 41 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Editor #2 (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 17 1978

Crew

Portrait of Xavier DolanXavier Dolan. Xavier Dolan was 29 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Director, Producer, Editor, Costume Design, Writer, Idea'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 20 1989
Portrait of André TurpinAndré Turpin. André Turpin was 54 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Portrait of Carmen CubaCarmen Cuba. Carmen Cuba was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Casting Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Florelle Del BurgoFlorelle Del Burgo. Florelle Del Burgo was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Third Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jacob TierneyJacob Tierney. Jacob Tierney was 39 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Writer'
Birthday: Wed, Sep 26 1979
Portrait of Marie-Claude LafontaineMarie-Claude Lafontaine. Marie-Claude Lafontaine was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Visual Effects Producer, Visual Effects Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nancy GrantNancy Grant. Nancy Grant was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lyse LafontaineLyse Lafontaine. Lyse Lafontaine was 77 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Producer'
Birthday: Thu, Jan 01 1942
Portrait of Annie ClicheAnnie Cliche. Annie Cliche was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Visual Effects Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter CarltonPeter Carlton. Peter Carlton was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Co-Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Barry RyanBarry Ryan. Barry Ryan was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Co-Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sylvain BrassardSylvain Brassard. Sylvain Brassard was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer, ADR Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Effects Editor, Sound Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mathieu DenisMathieu Denis. Mathieu Denis was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jean-Philippe SavardJean-Philippe Savard. Jean-Philippe Savard was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gabriel YaredGabriel Yared. Gabriel Yared was 69 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Fri, Oct 07 1949
Portrait of Peter BucossiPeter Bucossi. Peter Bucossi was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michele ClaptonMichele Clapton. Michele Clapton was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sian GriggSian Grigg. Sian Grigg was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James PriceJames Price. James Price was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Suzanne PakierSuzanne Pakier. Suzanne Pakier was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Linda DowdsLinda Dowds. Linda Dowds was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anna MayerováAnna Mayerová. Anna Mayerová was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yves DesjardinsYves Desjardins. Yves Desjardins was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Production Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nicholas DeWittNicholas DeWitt. Nicholas DeWitt was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Location Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Camiel McLeanCamiel McLean. Camiel McLean was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lucie TremblayLucie Tremblay. Lucie Tremblay was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Scott HershScott Hersh. Scott Hersh was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marianne Messier PetitMarianne Messier Petit. Marianne Messier Petit was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Transportation Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alain LachanceAlain Lachance. Alain Lachance was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'VFX Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jean-François FerlandJean-François Ferland. Jean-François Ferland was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Visual Effects Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pierre-Yves GayraudPierre-Yves Gayraud. Pierre-Yves Gayraud was 56 in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 28 1963
Portrait of Robert BockRobert Bock. Robert Bock was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Visual Effects Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Réal HamelRéal Hamel. Réal Hamel was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Picture Car Coordinator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kathy KelsoKathy Kelso. Kathy Kelso was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Makeup Department Head, Key Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pascale DeschênesPascale Deschênes. Pascale Deschênes was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Colombe RabyColombe Raby. Colombe Raby was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sébastien ThiviergeSébastien Thivierge. Sébastien Thivierge was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Benoît MathieuBenoît Mathieu. Benoît Mathieu was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Location Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frédérique BoltéFrédérique Bolté. Frédérique Bolté was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Raymond LaroseRaymond Larose. Raymond Larose was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Georges SamuelGeorges Samuel. Georges Samuel was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Dresser'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Heather LeatHeather Leat. Heather Leat was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Denis LamotheDenis Lamothe. Denis Lamothe was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maïna MilitzaMaïna Militza. Maïna Militza was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pierre PerraultPierre Perrault. Pierre Perrault was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Susan RaneySusan Raney. Susan Raney was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Radia SlaimiRadia Slaimi. Radia Slaimi was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lenka KoutkováLenka Koutková. Lenka Koutková was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Costume Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Benoit RobitailleBenoit Robitaille. Benoit Robitaille was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Dresser'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Julie BriseboisJulie Brisebois. Julie Brisebois was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jean-Charles LiozuJean-Charles Liozu. Jean-Charles Liozu was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Sound Re-Recording Mixer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrick BinettePatrick Binette. Patrick Binette was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Dresser'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karel BocekKarel Bocek. Karel Bocek was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Costumer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ismaël GrosIsmaël Gros. Ismaël Gros was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'VFX Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles-Olivier TremblayCharles-Olivier Tremblay. Charles-Olivier Tremblay was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Art Department Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Liana DeeLiana Dee. Liana Dee was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Production Accountant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sjaan GillingsSjaan Gillings. Sjaan Gillings was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Makeup Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louis CyrLouis Cyr. Louis Cyr was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Set Dresser'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christian FluetChristian Fluet. Christian Fluet was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Production Accountant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Denis VidalDenis Vidal. Denis Vidal was >> in The Death & Life of John F. Donovan as 'Key Hair Stylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday