[1][2] He became interested in acting as a child and trained at the Bath Academy Theatre.
[5][6] In 2022, he received a Silver Play YouTube Creator Award for reaching 100,000 subscribers.
[6] Castmate Kit Connor gave Donovan a camera to help continue the vlogs.
[6] In season two, his character shares scenes with James McEwan, played by Bradley Riches.
[7] Between seasons one and two of Heartstopper, Donovan acted in Paper Cut at the Park Theatre.