Donald O'Connor (1925–2003) |
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Born into a vaudeville family, O'Connor was the youthful figure cutting a rug in several Universal musicals of the 1940s. His best-known musical work is probably Singin' in the Rain (1952), in which he did an impressive dance that culminated in a series of backflips off the wall. O'Connor was also effective in comedic lead roles, particularly as ...
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Born:in Chicago, Illinois, USADied:(age 78) in Calabasas, California, USA |
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Actor (86 credits)
Actor (86 credits)
1981-1986
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Leo Halbert / Howard Enicker / Oscar Tilton
Leo Halbert / Howard Enicker / Oscar Tilton
- Second Banana/The Prodigy/What Goes Around Comes Around
(1986)
... Leo Halbert
- Paying the Piper/Baby Sister/Help Wanted
(1984)
... Howard Enicker
- Isaac's Teacher/Seal of Approval/The Successor
(1981)
... Oscar Tilton
1983
Simon & Simon
(TV Series)
George Decova / Barnaby the Great
George Decova / Barnaby the Great
- Grand Illusion
(1983)
... George Decova / Barnaby the Great
1982
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
Dr. Watson
Dr. Watson
- The Case Against Mr. Roarke/Save Sherlock Holmes
(1982)
... Dr. Watson
1975
Ellery Queen
(TV Series)
Kenny Freeman
Kenny Freeman
- The Adventure of the Comic Book Crusader
(1975)
... Kenny Freeman
1969
The Jackie Gleason Show
(TV Series)
Charlie Ryan / Charlie Pineapple
Charlie Ryan / Charlie Pineapple
- The Honeymooners: Hawaii, Oh! Oh!
(1969)
... Charlie Ryan / Charlie Pineapple
1966
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
Benjamin Boggs
Benjamin Boggs
- Brilliant Benjamin Boggs
(1966)
... Benjamin Boggs
1954-1960
The Donald O'Connor Show
(TV Series)
Donald O'Connor
Donald O'Connor
- Episode dated 11 October 1960
(1960)
... Donald O'Connor
- Episode #1.19
(1955)
... Donald O'Connor
- Episode #1.18
(1955)
... Donald O'Connor
- Episode #1.17
(1955)
... Donald O'Connor
- Episode #1.16
(1955)
... Donald O'Connor
1958
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Various in Sketch
Various in Sketch
- Friends of Red Skelton Variety Show
(1958)
... Various in Sketch
1957
Playhouse 90
(TV Series)
Dr. Robert Harrison
Dr. Robert Harrison
- The Jet-Propelled Couch
(1957)
... Dr. Robert Harrison
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Soundtrack (44 credits)
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Director (2 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
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Writer (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (93 credits)
Self (93 credits)
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Archive footage (21 credits)
Archive footage (21 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Radio episode: Suspense, ep. Smiley; broadcast August 14, 1947. See more »Publicity Listings:
3 Interviews | 10 Articles | 13 Pictorials | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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In a brief statement, the family said that among O'Connor's last words was the following quip: "I'd like to thank the Academy for my lifetime achievement award that I will eventually get.". See more »Trivia:
Was suppose to co-star with Bing Crosby in the perennial film classic White Christmas (1954) but was sidelined with pneumonia and replaced by Danny Kaye. See more »Trademark:
His ability to do somersault against walls during a musical number in filmsStar Sign:
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