In a recent episode of The Ellen Degeneres Show, Donald Faison graced the stage and delighted the audience with his charisma and charm. The former Scrubs star sat down with Ellen to discuss his career and share some hilarious anecdotes.
The conversation began with Ellen reminiscing about their previous encounter at a Stevie Wonder concert, where Donald approached her to express his admiration and reveal that he would be appearing on her show. It seems that their interaction was a bit unexpected and out of context, but Donald was relieved when Ellen remembered him and his role on Scrubs.
Ellen delved into Donald’s background, revealing that he had aspirations to be a dancer before becoming an actor. Impressed by his skills, Ellen playfully challenged Donald to teach her some dance moves. Although he humbly admitted that he may not be on par with Justin Timberlake or Usher Raymond, they decided to go “old school” and groove to some classic tracks.
Throughout the interview, Donald showcased his wit and sense of humor. He shared the amusing fact that people often mistake him for other actors, such as Doule Hill or Eric LEL. He even mentioned that some people think he resembles Roger from the sitcom “What’s Happening.” Despite the mix-up, Ellen assured Donald that she knew exactly who he was.
The conversation took a heartwarming turn when Donald talked about his early introduction to the world of performing arts. At the age of five, he began acting and participated in various plays at his parents’ theater in Harlem. Donald expressed his childhood dream of flying in a spaceship like Han Solo from Star Wars, leading him to pursue acting as a means of bringing his imagination to life.
Aside from his successful acting career, Donald is also a proud father. He shared that he has four children, including twins. When asked if his kids would follow in his footsteps, Donald confessed that he hopes they do, but he also wants them to follow their own passions. He playfully reversed his statement, acknowledging the notorious tendency of people on talk shows to contradict themselves.
The interview ended on a playful note, with Ellen teasing that she owed Donald a lot for their unexpected encounter and inviting him to return to the show. Donald jokingly requested a Nemo basket, referencing the popular animated film Finding Nemo.
Catch Donald Faison on Scrubs, airing on Tuesdays at 9:30 PM on NBC. Stay tuned for more entertaining interviews on The Ellen Degeneres Show.
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