A native of New Orleans, Alan began his entertainment career as a comedian before acting in "bad dinner theatre". After tiring of bad roles and worse rolls, he returned to the stand up circuit. His dry humor and fashionable wardrobe made him one of the most sought after opening acts in the business. Although he opened for acts including Melissa Manchester, Crystal Gayle, Air Supply and the Original Temptations, he rarely got the chance to shine solo. Comedians including Elaine Boosler, Sam Kinison, and Bobby Slayton requested his talents frequently, solo time was rare. After appearing on Showtime Comedy Club Network and several other cable shows, Donnes entered The Johnny Walker Red Comedy Search. Although one of 5 finalist (out of 6000 comics), he retired from stand up again. Alan Donnes jumped to radio starting a sports network covering the NFL. Quickly his network grew to be one of the largest covering the league. On a lark, he covered a boxing event in Las Vegas and with great comic timing and sports knowledge became a much sought after boxing commentator. This odd career turn became even odder when a few years later he became part of the management team of Heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. After one too many dealings with Don King, he secured the rights to The National Lampoon Radio Hour including the rights to the classic library. Along with head writer Tanner Colby and executive producer/host Richard Belzer, he has built the show into a powerhouse of comedy once again. Now the former comedian, sports reporter, boxing impressario, and dinner theatre matinee idol is making movies.

Attended Jesuit High School (New Orleans) with baseball great Will Clark. Covered the New Orleans Saints on radio for 4 years and later developed the largest independent radio network in the NFL. Former manager of Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes, camp manager of Champ Riddick Bowe. Producer/co-writer National Lampoon Radio Hour.Once promoted Oscar Dela Hoya and Roy Jones, Jr double header boxing event in a tent in Mississippi. The fight was De la Hoya's first on HBO and was the highest grossing fight in the state's history up to that time. Air conditioning was pumped in and a construction crane was parked behind the tent to hold the massive lighting grid required by the network.After reading a Montgomery Clift bio, he tracked down Mira Rostova and took private acting lessons in her Chelsea apartment.Asked what his most amazing memory is, he replied that it's of being on the field long after his New Orleans Saints had won the Super Bowl. He walked the field and then collected two bags of confetti which he has shared with friends. He was one of the very last people on the field and only five fans were left in the stands. He collected confetti for them as well.