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Donald O'Connor Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1925-08-28

Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Credits:
128 Total Roles

Donald O'Connor

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Biography

Donald Oโ€™Connor (August 28, 1925 โ€“ 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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2022 Becoming Marilyn MOVIE Self
2014 Bing Crosby: Rediscovered MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2005 Pioneers of Primetime MOVIE Self
2005 Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon' MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2002 Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2002 What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain' MOVIE Self
2000 Hollywood at Your Feet: The Story of the Chinese Theatre Footprints MOVIE Self
1997 Out to Sea MOVIE Jonathan Devereaux
1996 Father Frost MOVIE Baba Yaga
1994 That's Entertainment! III MOVIE (archive footage)

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