Marc Donato: Movies & Box Office

Marc Giuseppe Donato, known professionally as Marc Donato, is a Canadian actor whose career has spanned over three decades, beginning when he was just a child in the early 1990s. Born on January 25, 1989, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Donato entered the entertainment world at the age of four, securing his first on‑screen appearance as eight‑year‑old Mike Hillary in the low‑budget television film Specimen. Though he did not win the coveted role of Cole in the 1999 thriller The Sixth Sense, this early near‑miss demonstrated his ambition and set the stage for a string of diverse roles across film, television, and voice‑over work. By the early 2000s, Donato had amassed a varied résumé that included a memorable cameo as a first‑grade student in Billy Madison and supporting parts in critically acclaimed dramas such as The Sweet Hereafter (as Mason) and Pay It Forward (as Adam). His versatility shone through when he portrayed Davey in White Oleander and later lent his voice to animated series including Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Future Is Wild, where he played Ethan. On television, Donato became a familiar face to Canadian audiences as Derek Haig on the long‑running teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. In the thriller genre, he headlined the film The Final and later took on the role of Tarek in the live‑action adaptation Bad Kids Go to Hell (2012), based on a popular graphic novel. His 2013 project Sick Boy saw him acting alongside his real‑life ex‑girlfriend Skye McCole Bartusiak, further illustrating his continued presence in independent cinema. Beyond the screen, Donato appeared in Simple Plan’s music video for “I’d Do Anything,” portraying a concert‑going teen, showcasing his willingness to explore varied media formats. Throughout his career, Donato has demonstrated a consistent commitment to his craft, evolving from child star to seasoned performer while maintaining a strong connection to his Canadian roots, and he remains active in the industry to this day.