Leo Dottavio

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.[1]

As a youth, Dottavio played baseball for Grant High School in California.[2] Leo demonstrated an aptitude for baseball, and was recruited to play at California State University, Stanislaus. He continued his athletic career, going on to playing semi-professionally with the Pasadena Redbirds. His ability to knock it out of the park at every at bat made him formidable to the opponents.

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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.”[4] 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.”[5] He has also had been in several regional and national commercials, including commercials for Harrah's Casinos and Bud Light.

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.

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.[6]

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. Leo's YouTube channel has garnered a following of 29,500 subscribers. [7][8][9][10]