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'''Jason Dottley''' (born December 30, 1980 in [[Memphis, Tennessee]]) is an American television and stage actor, recording artist and producer. Dottley was married to American film director, producer, television writer and playwright, [[Del Shores]] October 26, 2003. The couple divorced in 2013. Their divorce caused shockwaves through the gay community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.frontiersmedia.com/frontiers-blog/2014/01/08/star-of-sordid-lives-jason-dottley-returns-to-love-after-divorce|title=star of sordid lives Jason dottley returns to love after divorce|work=frontiersmedia.com|accessdate=2015-09-20}}</ref> After his divorce from Del Shores, Dottley dated famed Israeli journalist and anchor for [[Logo TV]] CBS News, Itay Hod <ref>{{cite web|url=http://getoutmag.com/jason-dottley/|title=JASON DOTTLEY|author=Michael Cook|work=getoutmag.com|accessdate=20 September 2015}}</ref> about whom he wrote his record "It's Our Night". For the most part of 2012 through 2014, he focused on taking care of his ailing grandmother at her home in Florida until she died July 6, 2014.
'''Jason Dottley''' (born December 30, 1980 in [[Memphis, Tennessee]]) is an American television and stage actor, recording artist and producer. Dottley was married to American film director, producer, television writer and playwright, [[Del Shores]] October 26, 2003. The couple divorced in 2013. Their divorce caused shockwaves through the gay community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.frontiersmedia.com/frontiers-blog/2014/01/08/star-of-sordid-lives-jason-dottley-returns-to-love-after-divorce|title=star of sordid lives Jason dottley returns to love after divorce|work=frontiersmedia.com|accessdate=2015-09-20}}</ref> After his divorce from Del Shores, Dottley dated famed Israeli journalist and anchor for [[Logo TV]] CBS News, Itay Hod <ref>{{cite web|url=http://getoutmag.com/jason-dottley/|title=JASON DOTTLEY|author=Michael Cook|work=getoutmag.com|accessdate=20 September 2015}}</ref> about whom he wrote his record "It's Our Night". For the most part of 2012 through 2014, he focused on taking care of his ailing grandmother at her home in Florida until she died July 6, 2014.

In 2012, the National Don't H8 organization awarded Jason with the National recognition as the "King of Don't H8" a forever title for the National system, where he reigns with Queen of Don't H8, American Idol's Kimberly Caldwell.


In 2003, he made his professional acting debut in a production of Terrance McNally's “Lisbon Traviata” at the Actor’s Lab in Hollywood, CA. His performance was reviewed "Letter-perfect" by the LA Times. The world was introduced to Dottley in 2008, in his most notable-to-date starring role as Ty Williamson in "Sordid Lives: The Series", from IMG Global and Viacom via cable's LOGO [[Logo TV]] in the United States and is now available to view on HULU. [[Sordid Lives]] aired internationally in 17 countries around the world starring icons [[Rue McClanahan]], [[Caroline Rhea]], [[Olivia Newton-John]], [[Leslie Jordan]] and [[Delta Burke]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jasondottley.com|title=jason-dottley|work=jason-dottley|accessdate=20 September 2015}}</ref> Dottley also appeared in a national tour of the stage production of Sordid Lives.
In 2003, he made his professional acting debut in a production of Terrance McNally's “Lisbon Traviata” at the Actor’s Lab in Hollywood, CA. His performance was reviewed "Letter-perfect" by the LA Times. The world was introduced to Dottley in 2008, in his most notable-to-date starring role as Ty Williamson in "Sordid Lives: The Series", from IMG Global and Viacom via cable's LOGO [[Logo TV]] in the United States and is now available to view on HULU. [[Sordid Lives]] aired internationally in 17 countries around the world starring icons [[Rue McClanahan]], [[Caroline Rhea]], [[Olivia Newton-John]], [[Leslie Jordan]] and [[Delta Burke]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jasondottley.com|title=jason-dottley|work=jason-dottley|accessdate=20 September 2015}}</ref> Dottley also appeared in a national tour of the stage production of Sordid Lives.

Revision as of 17:21, 12 January 2016

Jason Dottley
BornDecember 30, 1980
Memphis, Tennessee
Spouse(s)Del Shores, October 26, 2003 - 2013 (divorced)

Jason Dottley (born December 30, 1980 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American television and stage actor, recording artist and producer. Dottley was married to American film director, producer, television writer and playwright, Del Shores October 26, 2003. The couple divorced in 2013. Their divorce caused shockwaves through the gay community.[1] After his divorce from Del Shores, Dottley dated famed Israeli journalist and anchor for Logo TV CBS News, Itay Hod [2] about whom he wrote his record "It's Our Night". For the most part of 2012 through 2014, he focused on taking care of his ailing grandmother at her home in Florida until she died July 6, 2014.

In 2012, the National Don't H8 organization awarded Jason with the National recognition as the "King of Don't H8" a forever title for the National system, where he reigns with Queen of Don't H8, American Idol's Kimberly Caldwell.

In 2003, he made his professional acting debut in a production of Terrance McNally's “Lisbon Traviata” at the Actor’s Lab in Hollywood, CA. His performance was reviewed "Letter-perfect" by the LA Times. The world was introduced to Dottley in 2008, in his most notable-to-date starring role as Ty Williamson in "Sordid Lives: The Series", from IMG Global and Viacom via cable's LOGO Logo TV in the United States and is now available to view on HULU. Sordid Lives aired internationally in 17 countries around the world starring icons Rue McClanahan, Caroline Rhea, Olivia Newton-John, Leslie Jordan and Delta Burke.[3] Dottley also appeared in a national tour of the stage production of Sordid Lives.

In 2015, Dottley began his 40+ city tour with his first full length one-man show "Life on the gAy-List". Jason doesn't hold back about life when you are gay, divorced and over 30. Dubbed the "poster boy for marriage" turned the "public face for gay divorce", Dottley details celebrity adventures, heartbreak, and every funny and regrettable decision in between. He co-wrote and co-produced the one man show with playwright and producer, Eric Rittenhouse. His success and recent activity landed him recognition as a comedy "Pick of the Week" in the Boston Globe on July 1, 2015.[4]

Dottley is also an award-winning theatre producer. In 2010, Dottley produced "Yellow" at the Coast Playhouse in West Hollywood which won him the most prestigious Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle "Best World Premiere Play" Award. He has produced and starred in major national tours with icons Rue McClanahan, Delta Burke, Caroline Rhea and Georgette Jones. Dottley has produced Oscar winner, Octavia Spencer in the Del Shores play, "The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife". He has also had the honor of producing and starring in the Delta Burke and Leslie Jordan show, headlined Southern Baptist Sissies/Sordid Lives National Tour. The tour placed at #105 on Billboard's Concert Boxscore Chart grossing over $150,000 in 2 days. Dottley is a proud member of both professional performing artist’s organizations SAG-AFTRA and Actor’s Equity.

His recording career has led him to become a 3-time Top 25 Billboard (US) recording artist & Top 10 (UK) ElectroPop Star. His first release was "Party Round the World", in March of 2010.[5] "Party Round the World" hit #19 on Billboard, and was followed by "Pop It", then "It's Our Night",[6] which all rose to the Top 25 on Billboard (US).[7] "Pop It" became a Top 10 UK smash hit.[8] "It's Our Night" was released in the Summer of 2013 and quickly became his 3rd Top 25 Billboard record. "It's Our Night", is a catchy, memorable, power-pop hit. The song completed an 11 week run on Billboard, became his first UK Top 20 Pop hit single, and was a Top 20 UK Pop summer hit.[9] Dottley then released the theme song he wrote for his "Love Story Project" appropriately titled "Love Story" in 2013. The song was not promoted to radio or clubs, the first "fan offering" in Dottley's career. Valentine's Day in 2015 found Dottley celebrating the 30-year anniversary of Madonna’s song “Crazy For You”, by releasing his own cover and wildly controversial music video re-interpretation of the iconic Madonna (entertainer) love ballad from the 1980's.[10] All records combined, Dottley has spent over 44 weeks on U.S. Billboard's Charts.

Dottley was a proud member of 2008's Out 100 Most Influential People in GLBT culture with Katy Perry and Guillermo Diaz (actor). The list is compiled by Out Magazine (International) yearly, and presents the 100 most influential people in LGBT culture.[11] His work for gay rights, Out 100 status, and his year after year successes, has made him a "Superstar in the GLBT community." [12]

Dottley faces accusations of sexual assault during his current tour, stemming from a performance in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.[13]

References

  1. ^ "star of sordid lives Jason dottley returns to love after divorce". frontiersmedia.com. Retrieved 2015-09-20.
  2. ^ Michael Cook. "JASON DOTTLEY". getoutmag.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  3. ^ "jason-dottley". jason-dottley. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  4. ^ "lifeonthegaylist". lifeonthegaylist. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  5. ^ Jason Dottley feat. Debby Holiday PARTY ROUND THE WORLD (Barry Harris Radio Edit). YouTube. 18 December 2009. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  6. ^ Jason Dottley feat. Renee Bailey: IT'S OUR NIGHT (Official Video). YouTube. 13 February 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  7. ^ "Jason Dottley launches "We Believe" movement + #22 Billboard Dance Chart". PRO MOTION. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  8. ^ JASON DOTTLEY "Pop It": Official Video. YouTube. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  9. ^ "Renowned for Sound - Jason Dottley Releases 'It's Our Night' (US)". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  10. ^ "This Gay "Crazy for You" Cover Is Killer". nextmagazine.com. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  11. ^ "More OUT 100 names revealed…". Out in Hollywood. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  12. ^ Folio Weekly. "ISSUU - 021412 by Folio Weekly". Issuu. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
  13. ^ "Jason Dottley… Too Much Cocaine & Whiskey? Sexual Assault on a Drag Queen?". East Nashville News. Retrieved 2016-01-12.

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