Donna Hanover Bio

Actress, journalist, philanthropist Donna Hanover is the host of "Famous Homes & Hideaways," a half-hour nationally syndicated television series returning for its second season. As a journalist, Ms. Hanover is also a contributor to the TV-magazine program "EXTRA" and writes features for Good Housekeeping magazine. Some of the stars she has interviewed in their homes for "Famous Homes & Hideaways," include: Debbie Reynolds, Larry Hagman, Janet Leigh, Tippi Hedren, Scott Hamilton, Robert Goulet, and Lindsay Wagner. Ms. Hanover is also well-known for her hands-on feature stories where she has trained with the FBI, flown with the Blue Angels, played football at the New York Giants training camp, rehearsed with the Radio City Rockettes, and ice skated with the New York Rangers.

As an actress, Donna Hanover received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Ruth Carter Stapleton in "The People vs. Larry Flynt," directed by Milos Forman. Some of her other films include: "Series 7: The Contenders," "Ransom," "Just the Ticket," and "Superstar." Ms. Hanover starred in the off-Broadway play "The Vagina Monologues." Ms. Hanover has been seen on television in "The Practice," "Sex & the City," and "Ally McBeal," as well as in recurring roles on "Law and Order," "One Life to Live" and "Family Law."

Throughout her career, Ms. Hanover has anchored and produced TV and radio programs for stations across the United States, including WPIX-TV and WNYW-TV in New York City, as well as those in Miami; Pittsburgh; Columbus, Ohio; Utica, NY; and Danbury, CT. In addition to "Famous Homes & Hideaways," she can be seen on cable, hosting "In Food Today" on The Food Network and "House Beautiful" on A&E.

Ms. Hanover, also known for her dedication to St. Mary's Hospital for Children, Race for the Cure, Project ALS, Cool Schools, and the March of Dimes, received her BA from Stanford University and her Masters degree from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University.