Donald O'Connor

Acting

Donald O'Connor

Born 28 August 1925 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Died 27 September 2003 at 78

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

Highlights

Singin' in the Rain1952 · Film · Cosmo Brown
The Nanny1993 · Series · Fred
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Joseph Renfield
Frasier1993 · Series · Harlow Safford
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Barry Barnes
Highway to Heaven1984 · Series · Jackie Clark

Filmography

Movies

61 films

Pioneers of Primetime2005 · Film
Out to Sea1997 · Film · Jonathan
Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel1994 · Film · Uncle Cyrus
Toys1992 · Film · Kenneth Zevo
A Mouse, a Mystery and Me1987 · Film · Alex the Mouse (voice)
A Time to Remember1987 · Film · Father Walsh
That's Dancing!1985 · Film
Alice in Wonderland1983 · Film · Mock Turtle
Pandemonium1982 · Film · Glenn's Dad
Ragtime1981 · Film · Evelyn's Dance Instructor
The Big Fix1978 · Film · Francis Joins The Navy
That Funny Feeling1965 · Film · Harvey Granson
The Wonders of Aladdin1961 · Film · Aladdin
Cry for Happy1961 · Film · Murray Prince
The Buster Keaton Story1957 · Film · Buster Keaton
Anything Goes1956 · Film · Ted Adams
Francis in the Navy1955 · Film · Peter Stirling / Slicker Donevan
There's No Business Like Show Business1954 · Film · Tim Donahue
Francis Joins the WACS1954 · Film · Peter Stirling
Walking My Baby Back Home1953 · Film · Jigger Millard
Francis Covers the Big Town1953 · Film · Peter Stirling
Call Me Madam1953 · Film · Kenneth Gibson
I Love Melvin1953 · Film · Melvin Hoover
Francis Goes to West Point1952 · Film · Peter Stirling
Singin' in the Rain1952 · Film · Cosmo Brown
Francis Goes to the Races1951 · Film · Peter Stirling
Double Crossbones1951 · Film · Davey Crandall
The Milkman1950 · Film · Roger Bradley
Curtain Call at Cactus Creek1950 · Film · Edward Timmons
Francis1950 · Film · Peter Stirling
Yes Sir, That's My Baby1949 · Film · William Waldo Winfield
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'1948 · Film · Wilbur McMurty
Are You With It?1948 · Film · Milton Haskins
Something in the Wind1947 · Film · Charlie Read
Patrick the Great1945 · Film · Pat Donahue Jr.
Bowery to Broadway1944 · Film · Specialty dancer
The Merry Monahans1944 · Film · Jimmy Monahan
This Is the Life1944 · Film · Jimmy
Follow the Boys1944 · Film · Donald O'Connor
Chip Off the Old Block1944 · Film · Donald Corrigan
Top Man1943 · Film · Don Warren
Mister Big1943 · Film · Donald J. O'Connor
It Comes Up Love1943 · Film · Ricky Ives
When Johnny Comes Marching Home1942 · Film · Frankie
Get Hep to Love1942 · Film · Jimmy Arnold
Give Out, Sisters1942 · Film · Don
Private Buckaroo1942 · Film · Donny
What's Cookin'?1942 · Film · Tommy
On Your Toes1939 · Film · Phil Jr. as a Boy
Death of a Champion1939 · Film · Small Fry
Night Work1939 · Film · Butch Smiley
Beau Geste1939 · Film · Beau Geste (as a Child)
Million Dollar Legs1939 · Film · Sticky Boone
Unmarried1939 · Film · Ted Streaver (age 12)
Boy Trouble1939 · Film · Butch
Tom Sawyer, Detective1938 · Film · Huckleberry Finn
Sons of the Legion1938 · Film · Butch Baker
Sing, You Sinners1938 · Film · Mike Beebe
Men with Wings1938 · Film · Young Pat Falconer
It Can't Last Forever1937 · Film · Kid Dancer (uncredited)
Melody for Two1937 · Film · Specialty Act

Filmography

Series

19 shows

The Nanny1993 · Series · Fred
Frasier1993 · Series · Harlow Safford
Tales from the Crypt1989 · Series · Joseph Renfield
Alice in Wonderland1985 · Series · Lory Bird
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Barry Barnes
Highway to Heaven1984 · Series · Jackie Clark
Hotel1982 · Series · David Connelly
Simon & Simon1981 · Series · George Decova / Barnaby the Great
The Love Boat1977 · Series · Oscar Tilton
Hunter1977 · Series
The Bionic Woman1976 · Series
Ellery Queen1975 · Series · Kenny Freeman
Police Story1973 · Series · Holly Connor
The Bobby Darin Show1973 · Series
Great Performances1971 · Series · Mock Turtle
ABC Stage 671966 · Series · Hermes
Petticoat Junction1963 · Series · Director
Vacation Playhouse1963 · Series · Donald Dugan
DuPont Show of the Month1957 · Series · Johnny Shaw