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# Troy Donahue

(1936–2001)   Actor   United States

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Troy Donahue was an actor from the United States, best known for *Imitation of Life*.

## Quick Facts About Troy Donahue

Born January 27, 1936

Died September 2, 2001

Nationality United States

Profession Actor

Notable works Imitation of Life

Spouse Suzanne Pleshette

## About Troy Donahue

Troy Donahue was an American film and television actor, best known for his role as Johnny Hunter in the film A Summer Place. He was a popular sex symbol in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

##  Quotes by Troy Donahue

> [I never really got on my own case about my own acting. I know a lot of other people have, and probably…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-donahue/i-never-really-got-on-my-own-case-about-my-own-acting-i-know-a-lot-of/)

[Troy Donahue](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-donahue/)

[About](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/about/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c2d/troy-donahue-67102_about_i-never-really-got-on-my-own-case-about_1972804.jpg)

> [I would have preferred to have been in a film where I could've been more authentic or more human, where the dialogue…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-donahue/i-would-have-preferred-to-have-been-in-a-film-where-i-could-ve-been/)

[Troy Donahue](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-donahue/)

[Approach](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/approach/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/456/troy-donahue-67102_approach_i-would-have-preferred-to-have-been-in-a_2332337.jpg)

> [I write, I teach, I direct. I sail around the world for Holland America two months out of every year doing a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-donahue/i-write-i-teach-i-direct-i-sail-around-the-world-for-holland-america/)

[Troy Donahue](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-donahue/)

[America](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/america/)

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> [I've never revised my opinion of myself as an actor. I've always thought I was as good as my material.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/troy-donahue/i-ve-never-revised-my-opinion-of-myself-as-an-actor-i-ve-always/)

[Troy Donahue](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/troy-donahue/)

[Actor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/actor/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/78e/troy-donahue-67102_actor_i-ve-never-revised-my-opinion-of-myself_2854563.jpg)

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