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Donald O'Connor was an American dancer, singer and actor who starred in musical films such as Singin' in the Rain. He learned to dance from his vaudeville family and became a versatile and athletic performer with a boyish charm.
Donald O'Connor. Actor: Singin' in the Rain. Born into a vaudeville family, O'Connor was the youthful figure cutting a rug in several Universal musicals of the 1940s.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Calabasas, California, USA
Donald O'Connor. Actor: Singin' in the Rain. Born into a vaudeville family, O'Connor was the youthful figure cutting a rug in several Universal musicals of the 1940s. His best-known musical work is probably Singin' in the Rain (1952), in which he did an impressive dance that culminated in a series of backflips off the wall.
- August 28, 1925
- September 27, 2003
Dec 14, 2012 · Roger Ebert pays tribute to the late actor and dancer who performed the most sensational solo number in musical comedy history. Read his interview with O'Connor at the Overlooked Film Festival in 2012.
Aug 24, 2024 · Learn about Donald O’Connor, a multitalented American entertainer who starred in musicals such as Singin’ in the Rain and Francis B-pictures. Find out his awards, songs, and later roles in Ragtime and Showboat.
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Watch Donald O'Connor perform "Make 'Em Laugh" in Singin' in the Rain (1952), a musical romantic comedy. The song is based on Cole Porter's "Be a Clown" and shows O'Connor's acrobatic skills.
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Sep 28, 2003 · The entertainer, who also starred in ‘Francis the Talking Mule’ comedies and won an Emmy, passed away of heart failure in 2003. He was known for his comedy and acrobatics in musicals and movies.
