Donovan

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
May 10, 1946 (79 years old)

Donovan

Known For

My Generation
1h 27m
Movie 2017

My Generation

The vivid and inspiring story of British film icon Michael Caine's personal journey through 1960s swinging London.

The Music of David Lynch
1h 48m
Movie 2016

The Music of David Lynch

The David Lynch Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exploration of the director's use of immersive and ambient sound in his films, "Twin Peaks," and his original albums. This tribute concert features performances by Duran Duran, Moby, Donovan and Zola Jesus, among others.

The Genius of Bert Jansch: Folk, Blues & Beyond
1h 23m
Movie 2014

The Genius of Bert Jansch: Folk, Blues & Beyond

Interviews and rare archive footage weave together performances from a landmark multi-artist concert at the Royal Festival Hall in London, celebrating the songs and artistry of the great folk-blues troubadour Bert Jansch.

Meditation, Creativity, Peace
1h 17m
Movie 2012

Meditation, Creativity, Peace

This documentary shot by film students follows David Lynch on a 16-country tour of Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America to spread the word about the individual and global impact of meditation. Meditation, Creativity, Peace shows the director’s commitment to Transcendental Meditation as way of changing the world, starting from within. The film also offers insight into Lynch’s creative process, through interviews and revealing moments from the tour.

Carnaby Street Undressed
1h 30m
Movie 2011

Carnaby Street Undressed

Carnaby Street Undressed is a story of fashion, music and eye opening insights into London's Carnaby Street in its 1960s heyday, told by the owners of the fashion shops that defined the iconic Street, and the popular musicians who were part of the “the scene”. This includes The Who lead sing Roger Daltrey, Donovan, Frank Allen from the Searchers, Gary Leeds from The Walker Brothers, and Peter Noone from Herman’s Hermits. The film is the story of a generation that rebelled against the grey conformity of the 1950s with a cultural revolution emanating from Carnaby Street from where it spread across the globe changing fashion and music forever.

David Wants to Fly
1h 36m
Movie 2010

David Wants to Fly

A documentary. David Sieveking takes the advice of his idol, David Lynch and tries out Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's transcendental meditation technique.

Ken Russell: In Search of the English Folk Song
0h 50m
Movie 1997

Ken Russell: In Search of the English Folk Song

This documentary begins with Ken Russell posing the question: "What is a true English folk song, if there is such a thing?" After recieving an indifferent response from his dog, Ken journeys around the countryside of England searching for an answer. He bumps into and interviews such famous artists as; Donovan, Fairport Convention, Osibisa, Eliza Carthy, So What, Edward II and The Albion Band among others.

The Wind in the Willows
1h 50m
Movie 1991

The Wind in the Willows

Wind in the Willows is a rock musical based on the legendary children's novel by Kenneth Grahame. Eddie Hardin (Spencer Davis Group) adapted the classic novel and, together with Zak Starkey (Ringo Starr's son!) co-wrote a breath-taking stage project! A first-class cast - with world-renowned musicians like Jon Lord (Deep Purple), Donovan, Ray Fenwick (Ian Gillan Band), Maggie Bell (Stone the Crows, Alex Harvey), Tony Ashton (Roger Chapman), and Don Airey (Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest) - makes this stage performance a perfect enjoyment!

Walking After Midnight
1h 32m
Movie 1988

Walking After Midnight

Explores the past-life experiences of various celebrities.

Biography

Donovan Philips Leitch, better known mononymously as Donovan, is a Scottish-born singer, songwriter and guitarist.

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