Born Merle Johnson, Jr., Donahue was initially a journalism student at Columbia University in New York City before he decided to become an actor in Hollywood, California, where he was represented by Rock Hudson's agent, Henry Willson.
Born Merle Johnson, Jr., Donahue was initially a journalism student at Columbia University in New York City. He decided to become an actor in Hollywood, California. He was represented by Rock Hudson's agent. Rock Hudson's agent was Henry Willson.