Who is Doug Willis?
Douglas "Doug" Willis is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Terence Donovan. Doug was introduced by executive producer Don Battye as the patriarch of the newly introduced Willis family. Donovan explained that being part of "a loving family" was one of the main reasons he accepted the role. He said he was happy to stay around for as long as the producers wanted him. Donovan made his first screen appearance as Doug during the episode broadcast on 18 July 1990. Doug is portrayed as a man's man, down-to-earth, easy-going and friendly. Doug is a builder, who loves his family and enjoys spending time with his friends. Despite being "an easy touch" as a father, Doug manages to balance understanding with discipline. Doug and his wife, Pam (Sue Jones) have a solid marriage until they began to neglect each other due to work. When Doug thinks Pam is having an affair with their neighbour, Jim Robinson (Alan Dale), Doug ends up having a one-night stand with ...