Trivia

Out of all those who auditioned, Donovan was chosen by test audiences to play Joe on Blue's Clues (1996) based on how well he did in his screen test with Steve Burns.

Cousin of Gen. George S. Patton.

His character "Joe" on Blue's Clues (1996) was gradually introduced through a three episode story arc which had Steve going away to college. All three episodes aired back-to-back on the Nickelodeon network on April 29, 2002.

His dances on Blue's Clues (1996) were inspired by the classic Saturday Night Live (1975) skit "Wild and Crazy Guys".

Performed two live shows with the cast of Beyond Your Wildest Dreams! (2005) at Toys R Us in Times Square on the morning of September 17, 2004 to promote a Blue's Room-themed toy display.

Donovan graduated from Michigan's Interlochen Arts Academy in 1996.

Played the Bellhop in episode 115 of Blue Bloods "Age of Innocence" (February 2011)

Currently performing "The Complete History Of America (abridged) at The Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, New York to sold-out houses. (June 2004)

Born on the same exact day as Jensen Ackles.

Brother Casey Patton is a U.S. Air Force paramedic.

Dad Michael Patton is an architect.

Mom Danene Curtis is campaign manager for a California branch of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.