Neighbours is continuing its ties with the Donovan family, as Jason's 18-year-old daughter Jemma has now joined the soap's cast.. He is an actor and writer, known for Division 4 (1969), Blue Heelers (1994) and The Man from Snowy River (1982). Douglas "Doug" Willis is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Terence Donovan. Terence Donovan was born on October 28, 1942 in Staines, Middlesex, England. Terence Donovan, Jason's father, also appeared in Neighbours, playing Doug Willis in several spells from 1990 to 2016.

Donovan explained that being part of "a loving family" was one of the main reasons he accepted the role. He has been married to Marlene Donovan since 1980. He said he was happy to stay around for as long as the producers wanted him. Terence Donovan, Actor: Division 4. The Spotless actress is the third member of the family to star on the soap, as Terence Donovan, Jason's father, also appeared in Neighbours, playing Doug Willis in … He was previously married to Sue McIntosh. Doug was introduced by executive producer Don Battye as the patriarch of the newly introduced Willis family. Terence Donovan on Channel 5's Neighbours (Image: Channel 5) READ MORE:Jason Donovan blasts people claiming cannabis doesn't lead to harder drugs. Not content with just being father to Neighbours actor Jason Donovan, who starred as Scott Robinson between 1986 and 1989, Terence Donovan joined the cast himself, a year after his son left. Jason added: "My dad had a … Donovan made his first screen appearance as Doug during the episode broadcast on 18 July 1990. They have one child.