Donna Hanover

Bio

Donna Hanover is a Correspondent for CUNY TV on shows including Arts in the City, Urban U, and Simply Science. She previously reported and anchored on WPIX-TV, Good Day New York at WNYW-TV, Food Network, and Famous Homes & Hideaways, as well as at TV stations in cities across the country.  As an actress, Donna received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Ruth Carter Stapleton in The People vs. Larry Flynt.  She’s appeared in other films including Someone Like You, Keeping the Faith, and Superstar as well as in many TV shows including Odd Mom Out, Sex and the City, and Law & Order.  Donna made her Broadway debut in Gore Vidal’s The Best Man.  Known for her service work as First Lady of the City of New York from 1994-2001, she continues involvement in Project A.L.S. and the fight against breast cancer.  Donna’s B.A. is from Stanford University and her Master’s degree is from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University. 

Appearances on CUNY TV

Arts in the City

ATW's Working in the Theatre

CUNY TV Digital Series: Stonewall @ 50

CUNY TV Special

Science & U!

Theater Talk