Donovan Scott (born September 29, 1947) is an American character actor best known for his role as cadet Leslie Barbara in the 1984 film ''

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'', in which he was part of an ensemble cast.

Biography

Scott studied for two and a half years at the prestigious

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. He toured as both an actor and artistic director of a theatrical troupe. In 1977, Scott settled in Los Angeles and worked extensively in both film and television. In 1979, he made his film debut in

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's ''

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''. Scott also appeared in the music video for

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's 1981 hit " Physical", and co-starred in

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's 1986 ABC-TV series ''

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''. From 1993 to 1994 Scott stayed in

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and

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(the Crimea) where he made 'The Children of Captain Grant' as film director, screenplay and actor. In 2016, Scott told '' San Diego Gay and Lesbian News'' he was working with his improv group at the ACME Comedy Theatre in

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, as well as working on a 'Santa script' for television.

Filmography

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