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.

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. 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.

Dec 14, 2012 · Donald O'Connor, whose “Make ’em Laugh” number in “Singin' in the Rain” (1952) was a show-stopper that delighted and astonished generations of audiences, died at 78 on Saturday.

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.

Donald David Dixon Ronald O’Connor (August 28, 1925 – September 27, 2003) was an American dancer, singer, and actor. He was known for his role as Cosmo Brown in Singin' in the Rain. He won an Emmy Award and an Golden Globe Award. O'Connor was born on August 28, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. He is of Irish descent.

Donald O'Connor was a singer, dancer, and actor best known for his jaunty, spirited solo in the film Singin' in the Rain. He also starred in several of the well–loved Francis the Talking Mule movies.

Sep 28, 2003 · Donald O’Connor, the breezy song-and-dance comedian who created movie magic with his spirited rendition of “Make ‘em Laugh” in the Hollywood musical “Singin’ in the Rain” and also played lovable...

O’Connor was ultimate “Un-Lena” (of Singin’ in the Rain fame) – he really could sing, act and dance. Add to that physical comedy and musicianship, and he’s among a very short list of truly multi-talented performers who never needed to be dubbed.

Sep 28, 2003 · Entertainer Donald O’Connor, who combined comedy and acrobatics in the show-stopping “Make ’Em Laugh” number in the classic movie “Singin’ in the Rain,” died Saturday, his daughter said. He was...