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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 .
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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.
Learn about the life and career of Donald O'Connor, a vaudeville-born actor and dancer who starred in musicals like Singin' in the Rain (1952) and Francis (1950). Find out his birth and death dates, family, awards, trivia, quotes and more.
- August 28, 1925
- September 27, 2003
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.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Calabasas, California, USA
Donald O'Connor and Betty White in The Pet Set (1971)- Scatman Crothers, Janet Leigh, and Donald O'Connor in Walking My Baby Back Home (1953)
- Lori Nelson, Donald O'Connor, and Gregg Palmer in Francis Goes to West Point (1952)
- Gloria DeHaven and Donald O'Connor in Yes Sir, That's My Baby (1949)
- Donald O'Connor in The 59th Annual Academy Awards (1987)
- Piper Laurie, Jimmy Durante, Joyce Holden, and Donald O'Connor in The Milkman (1950)
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 · A tribute to the late actor and dancer who performed the most sensational solo number in musical comedy history. Read about his career, his autobiography, his last words and his legacy in this interview by Roger Ebert.
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Sep 28, 2003 · The entertainer, known for his comedy and acrobatics in "Singin' in the Rain" and other musicals, died of heart failure in 2003. He also won an Emmy for "The Colgate Comedy Hour" and appeared in "Francis the Talking Mule" comedies.
Sep 28, 2003 · Sept. 28, 2003. Donald O'Connor, the jaunty, versatile dancer, singer and actor whose acrobatic ''Make 'Em Laugh'' solo in ''Singin' in the Rain'' is considered one of Hollywood's finest dance...
