Donald O'Connor
Acting

Donald O'Connor

Born 1925-08-28 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Died 2003-09-27

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.

ActorCast

Known for

Singin' in the Rain★ 8.2Viewing moment
Singin' in the Rain
1952
That's Entertainment!★ 7.3Viewing moment
That's Entertainment!
1974
Ragtime★ 7.1Viewing moment
Ragtime
1981
Toys★ 5.2Viewing moment
Toys
1992
There's No Business Like Show Business★ 6.1Viewing moment
There's No Business Like Show Business
1954
The Wonders of Aladdin★ 5.1Viewing moment
The Wonders of Aladdin
1961
Out to Sea★ 5.7Viewing moment
Out to Sea
1997
And the Oscar Goes to...★ 7.1Viewing moment
And the Oscar Goes to...
2014
That's Dancing!★ 6.8Viewing moment
That's Dancing!
1985
Call Me Madam★ 6.3Viewing moment
Call Me Madam
1953
That's Entertainment! III★ 6.9Viewing moment
That's Entertainment! III
1994
It Can't Last ForeverViewing moment
It Can't Last Forever
1937
Beau Geste★ 6.9Viewing moment
Beau Geste
1939
Francis★ 5.7Viewing moment
Francis
1950
Lucy Moves to NBC★ 1Viewing moment
Lucy Moves to NBC
1980
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered★ 7Viewing moment
Bing Crosby: Rediscovered
2014
Pandemonium★ 4.6Viewing moment
Pandemonium
1982
I Love Melvin★ 6.4Viewing moment
I Love Melvin
1953
The Big Fix★ 5.7Viewing moment
The Big Fix
1978
Alice in Wonderland★ 6.7Viewing moment
Alice in Wonderland
1985 · Series
The Pet Set★ 6.7Viewing moment
The Pet Set
1971 · Series
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'★ 6.5Viewing moment
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
1948
On Your Toes★ 3.9Viewing moment
On Your Toes
1939
That Funny Feeling★ 6Viewing moment
That Funny Feeling
1965
Sing, You Sinners★ 6.5Viewing moment
Sing, You Sinners
1938
Follow the Boys★ 5.1Viewing moment
Follow the Boys
1944
The Merry Monahans★ 5.5Viewing moment
The Merry Monahans
1944
Walking My Baby Back Home★ 9Viewing moment
Walking My Baby Back Home
1953
That's Entertainment, Part II★ 6.8Viewing moment
That's Entertainment, Part II
1976
Francis in the Navy★ 5.6Viewing moment
Francis in the Navy
1955
Francis Goes to the Races★ 6.5Viewing moment
Francis Goes to the Races
1951
Get Hep to Love★ 4Viewing moment
Get Hep to Love
1942
Double Crossbones★ 5.3Viewing moment
Double Crossbones
1951
Cry for Happy★ 5Viewing moment
Cry for Happy
1961
Francis Joins the WACS★ 6.8Viewing moment
Francis Joins the WACS
1954
The Judy Garland Show★ 8.2Viewing moment
The Judy Garland Show
1963 · Series
Curtain Call at Cactus Creek★ 6.5Viewing moment
Curtain Call at Cactus Creek
1950
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer★ 7.7Viewing moment
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
2002
Private Buckaroo★ 5.5Viewing moment
Private Buckaroo
1942
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBCViewing moment
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988

Frequent collaborators

Gene KellyGene KellyCyd CharisseCyd CharisseDebbie ReynoldsDebbie ReynoldsFred AstaireFred AstaireJudy GarlandJudy GarlandBing CrosbyBing CrosbyMickey RooneyMickey RooneyJames StewartJames Stewart