Leo Dottavio

Leandro "Leo" Dottavio
Born	(1986-08-14) August 14, 1986 Los Angeles, California
Education	Grant High School
Alma mater	California State University, Stanislaus
Occupation(s)	Television Personality, Stuntman, Actor, Comedian
Known for	The Bachelorette Season 14 Bachelor in Paradise
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)

Leandro Fabian Dottavio (born August 14, 1986) is an American reality-television personality, Hollywood stuntman, and comedian. He performed in several American movies and TV shows, before going on to become a contestant on The Bachelorette’s 14th season in 2018.

Early life

Leo was born in Los Angeles, California to his mother Luz Dottavio, and father Julio Dottavio, along with his two sisters. Luz is Colombian and works in education. Julio Dottavio is of Argentinian and Italian descent and owns a construction business.

As a youth, Dottavio played baseball for Grant High School in California. Leo demonstrated an aptitude for baseball, and was recruited to play at California State University, Stanislaus. With passion for the sport and demonstrating athletic capability, he continued his athletic career, going on to playing semi-professionally with the Pasadena Redbirds.

Acting & stuntwork

Dottavio began his career in Hollywood as a stuntman. He lent his athletic talents and interest in film to his work as a stuntman, performing stunts and smaller acting roles in shows such as SMILF, Love, 9-1-1, and others, including the action-oriented Universal Studios Hollywood show “WaterWorld.” Leo also became known for playing Jimmie on the web series “Fight of the Living Dead” and has been featured on popular television shows like “American Horror Story,” “Black Jesus,” and “You’re the Worst.” He has also had been in several regional and national commercials, including commercials for Harrah's Casinos and Bud Light.

Reality television

Dottavio's reality television debut was in Season 14 of The Bachelorette, where he competed for the affection of Becca Kufrin. He was eliminated in Week 7. He then appeared in Bachelor in Paradise the same year.

Philanthropy

Dottavio has worked with multiple philanthropic organizations, including raising a total of $1283.19 for cystic fibrosis through Colton Underwood's "Legacy Foundation," the MS Society (multiple sclerosis), and "Cycle for Survival," which fundraises for cancer research and education.

YouTube career

Leo is a recurring guest on the popular YouTube channel "Danny Mullen," with whom he also hosts a YouTube-based podcast titled "The Leo and Danny show." Leo also has his own YouTube channel, "The Life of Leo," where he shares behind the scenes info from his other platforms, insight into his personal life, commentary on various topics, bits of his comedy and behind the scenes videos from "Danny Mullen's" YouTube channel. "The Leo and Danny Show" has grown to 40,000 subscribers in just a short year. Leo's channel has garnered a following of 27,000 in even less time. His comedy career is taking off!