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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.
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.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Calabasas, California, USA
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
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.
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.
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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.
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Sep 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...
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