Donald O'Connor

Born: 1925-08-28

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Donald O’Connor (August 28, 1925 – September 27, 2003) was an American dancer, singer, and actor who came to fame in a series of movies in which he co-starred alternately with Gloria Jean, Peggy Ryan, and Francis the Talking Mule. He is best known today for his role in Singin' in the Rain.

Known For

Singin' in the Rain
Toys
Out to Sea
Ragtime
Beau Geste
There's No Business Like Show Business
That's Entertainment!
Night of 100 Stars II
That's Entertainment! III
The Big Fix

Top Movie Credits

Singin' in the Rain Cosmo Brown
Toys Kenneth Zevo
Out to Sea Jonathan Devereaux
Ragtime Evelyn's Dance Instructor
Beau Geste Beau Geste (as a Child)
There's No Business Like Show Business Tim Donahue
That's Entertainment! Self - Host / Narrator
Night of 100 Stars II Self
That's Entertainment! III (archive footage)
The Big Fix Francis Joins The Navy