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4. Donald David Dixon Ronald O'Connor (August 28, 1925 – September 27, 2003) was an American dancer, singer and actor. He came to fame in a series of films in which he co-starred, in succession, with Gloria Jean, Peggy Ryan, and Francis the Talking Mule . O'Connor was born into a vaudeville family, where he learned to dance, sing, play comedy ...
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- Donald David Dixon Ronald O'Connor, August 28, 1925, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- 1932–1999
- September 27, 2003 (aged 78), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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. O'Connor was also effective in comedic lead roles, particularly as the ...
- August 28, 1925
- September 27, 2003
Donald O'Connor (1925-2003) Donald O'Connor. 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.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Calabasas, California, USA
Apr 25, 2024 · Donald O’Connor (born August 28, 1925, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died September 27, 2003, Calabasas, California) was a multitalented American entertainer, best known for his comedic and dancing skills. Born into a family of circus and vaudeville performers, O’Connor made his first stage appearance at the age of 13 months.
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Sep 28, 2003 · Donald O'Connor, whose "Make 'em Laugh" number in "Singin' in the Rain" (1952) was a show-stopper that delighted and astonished generations of audiences, died at 78 on Saturday. "Make 'em Laugh" was like an expression of Mr. O'Connor 's showbiz philosophy. Using a movie set as a backdrop, he danced, did acrobatics, tumbled to the floor, engaged ...
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Sep 28, 2003 · Entertainer Donald O'Connor, who combined comedy and acrobatics in the show-stopping "Make 'Em Laugh" number in the classic movie "Singin' in the Rain," died Saturday, his daughter said. He was 78.
Sep 28, 2003 · Donald David Dixon Ronald O'Connor was born on Aug. 28, 1925, in Chicago, a son of John Edward O'Connor, an Irish-born circus strongman, dancer and comedian, and Effie Irene Crane O'Connor, who ...
