Donal Logue, who is famous for his role as Jimmy the cab driver on MTV promos, is nothing like the greasy typical Boston cabby he portrays. Raised in El Centro, California, he was ASB president at his local high school, and went on to attend Harvard University. Although he had always considered himself a writer, his interest in theater was sparked at Harvard. He studied at the British-American Drama Academy in London, and performed in many plays before getting his break in Sneakers. From there he went on to perform in movies such as Little Women, An Eye for an Eye, and Disclosure. Even today, Donal enjoys writing almost more than acting. He writes the Jimmy the cab driver promos.
After losing 4 friends to alcohol abuse, Donal swore off in 1991 and has remained clean since. Acted as a roadie for the rock group, The Lemoneheads in the 80's and then worked with a traveling theater group. Studied history at Harvard. Was originally cast as Phil Stubbs on Ed. His father was a priest who left the holy orders to marry. Has three sisters, Eileen Logue Sciarretta, his twin Deirdre Logue Sciarretta, and Karina Logue. Is now an uncle (April 2nd, 2004) Is a fan of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Is good friends with actor Stephen Dorff. Is of Irish ancestry.