Biography

The kid of a burlesque Dancer, Donny began his career in music at an early age and gained his acting experience in college where he participated in several drama productions and has taken courses in acting and music to better develop his skills in the craft. An entertainer/female impersonator Known for tributing such superstars as Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Donna Summer and Billie Holiday. Cameos in such movies as "Justice", "Factotum", "Sister Mary" and television sitcoms "Josh and Sandi" and "LeStrangle And Dance" (the show's second season episode) have kept Donny's Role as Ms. Ross going strong. Many have commented on Donnys' look a like to Diana Ross and the other ladies he has tributes in his act! His biography "This Is Lady Patra North, Secret of my Song" was published in 2000 and a CD "Dear Lover" was released in 2004 with a new CD due out in October 2008 "Donny West, "I'll Do Anything For You".
- IMDb mini biography by: Donny West