
Donovan Scott
Career at a glance
5Hallmark films
3 at Christmas
across 5 rated films
Noticeably offbeat
Best reviewed
Most recent
Everything Donovan has done for Hallmark, from The Three Gifts (2009) right through to Sleigh Bells Ring (2016).
Follow & about Donovan
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Donovan Scott is an American character actor best known for his role as cadet Leslie Barbara in the 1984 film Police Academy, in which he was part of an ensemble cast, as well as appearing as Santa Claus in numerous films.
Donovan’s signature
Across 5 films, Donovan usually leans into Christmas.
- Christmas3 films
- a supernatural twist3 films
- second-chance romance2 films
- a love triangle2 films
8/10
Donovan's wildest Hallmark outing scores 8 out of 10 on the weirdness scale.
Santa Switch, proof the formula can get strange.
Where Donovan fits in
The corners of the Hallmark universe Donovan keeps turning up in. Each one is a full ranked guide.
All 5 movies
Newest first2010s
4 filmsDonovan’s standouts
In pictures
A quick look at Donovan’s Hallmark run — headshot and the posters fans know best.
Donovan’s creative circle
Most directed by
- David S. Cass Sr.3 films
Most written by
- Brian Sawyer2 films
- Gregg Rossen2 films
Movies by year
Ratings profile
Average 6.1 across 5 rated movies — each dot is one film.





