Jonathan D. Lovitz

Jonathan D. Lovitz (born July 19, 1984 in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is an American actor, singer, dancer, and model.

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Early life

In his final year of high school, he received the 2002 Silver Knight Award [1] for Drama presented by The Miami Herald and American Airlines, recognizing him for his community service in creating after-school theatre education programs for teens.

Career

In 2010, Jonathan began shooting Setup Squad[2] for Logo TV, an MTV network. LOGO describes the show as: "No-nonsense Renee Lee has the business solution for people who stink at dating: she hooks them up with professional "wing" women and men from her agency. From the producers of "Pawn Stars," "Setup Squad" is a docu-reality series where relationship misfits get saved from themselves by experts who coach them in 'the art of the pickup.' The "wing" women and men are snappy and sexy: two straight women, a lesbian, and a gay man – all fierce and fun and full of opinions about their ineffectual clients. They give clients a crash dating makeover, transforming them from 'shabby & shy' to 'chic & confident'. Then they provide a real shot at love, breaking the ice for them in social settings. Then the real dramas unfold. Will they land the deal? Or get snubbed by their intended target? And what happens when one of the experts gets a little too cozy with their client? Find out in this highly charged reality series combining the most sizzling parts of dating shows with the most electric elements of workplace dramas."[3]

In 2008, Jonathan joined Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional stage actors and stage managers, and began working at several prominent regional theatres. Among his laudable performances was his turn as Abraham in the America Stage Theatre Company production of Altar Boyz[4]

Jonathan worked consistently as a stage actor and dedicated countless hours to organizations such as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. His participation included the annual Broadway Flea Market and Broadway Bares. He was a special performer at the Broadway Bares: Classic event held to honor the best of the first 20 years of Broadway Bares,[5] and later danced with Vanessa Williams in the opening of Broadway Bares XX: Strip-Opoly. He also appears regularly at events throughout New York City for organizations including the Ali Forney Center and UCP of NYC[6]

References

  1. ^ "Past Silver Knight Winners". The Miami Herald. The McClatchy Company. October 29, 2008. http://www.miamiherald.com/2008/10/29/747240/drama-silver-knight-winners.html. Retrieved 2011-06-02. 
  2. ^ http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/jonathan+d.+lovitz
  3. ^ http://www.nbc29.com/story/13621795/logo-greenlights-three-original-series-for-2011-including-the-addition-of-figure-skating-champion-johnny-weir-to-the-logo-family-with-a-brand-new?clienttype=printable
  4. ^ Fleming, John (April 21, 2009). "Thou shalt enjoy 'Altar Boyz' in St. Petersburg". St. Petersburg Times. Times Publishing Company. http://www.tampabay.com/features/performingarts/article993890.ece. Retrieved 2011-06-02. 
  5. ^ Jonathan D. Lovitz as Pan at Broadway Bares Classics Solo Strips. June 8, 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyv9337WMJA. Retrieved 2011-06-02. 
  6. ^ Rich, Rob (2010). "Timothy Mandala, Rosannna Scotto, Jonathan D.Lovitz, Donna Hanover, Anthony Bradford". SocietyAllure.com. http://www.societyallure.com/Charity-Benefit/manhattan/The-65th-Anniversary-of-the/13811461_mBBYx/6/1011696503_ohChg/Medium. Retrieved 2011-06-02. 

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