Colin Donnell - an American actor, Broadway artist , is known to many for his role as Tommy Merlin in the television series Strela, as well as for the role of Dr. Connor Rhodes in the series Chicago Medics.
Early years and education
Colin Donnell was born on October 9, 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri. It has Irish and French roots. Donnell's parents were named Ben and Francoise; he also has brothers Ryan and Jason. It is known that Colin went to the same school with the famous American comedian Nikki Glaser. As a child, the boy played the guitar and at the age of 17 began to take vocal lessons. For the first time, the boy had to perform on stage in high school: he sang in the choir, juggled and performed various circus tricks. Being so talented and versatile young man, Colin took part in the school production of the musical "Barnum". In 2005, Donnell graduated from Indiana University with an individual program.
Actor career
After graduation, Colin Donnell toured the country with various musicals, alternating bizarre roles and roles in musicals such as “Whatever happened” and Follies, with serious, romantic musicals in “Evil” and “Mamma Mia!”. “Touring is great, because I love traveling. I think I’ve already visited every state,” he said. The actor also loves to be in New York to satisfy his particular passion. Colin admits: "I am addicted to food. My brother lives here and the three of us try to get together once a week and go look for new restaurants. New York is the best place for gourmets."
Throughout his career, the actor starred in only one film. Colin Donnell played the role of Paul Porter in the film "Every Secret Thing".
Donnel’s television debut took place in the series "Pan American" - he got the image of Mike Raskin. And in 2012, Colin was accepted for the role of Tommy Merlin in the series "Arrow", but after the end of the first season left him (his character was killed). In the summer of 2013, the actor played the role of Biron in the musical adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy "The fruitless efforts of love." And in 2014 he took part in the musical "Violet".
Colin repeatedly appeared on the Broadway stage, but did not forget about television. In 2015, he joined the cast of the Chicago Medic series, where he currently plays one of the main roles.
Personal life
In 2015, Colin Donnell married the actress, a colleague on the Chicago Medic series, Patti Murin. On June 20, the actor wrote in his Twitter account: “We are officially married!” He also posted a photograph, which he signed: "Welcome to eternity."