Donald O'Connor
Donald David Dixon Ronald O'Connor (August 28, 1925 – September 27, 2003) was an American actor, dancer, and singer. He came to fame in a series of films in which he co-starred alternately with Gloria Jean, Peggy Ryan, and Francis the Talking Mule.
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| Full name at birth | Donald David Dixon Ronald O’Connor
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| Claim to fame | Singin` in the rain
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| Date of birth | 28 August 1925
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| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA
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| Date of death | 27 September 2003
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| Age | 78 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Woodland Hills, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Heart failure
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| Resting place | Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery
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| Occupation | Dancer, Singer, Actor, Director
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| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm)
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| Pets | Irish Wolfhound (Dog - O'Flynn)
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- Shares the same birthday (28th August) with another teenage vaudeville vet and frequent costar, Peggy Ryan.
- In 1953 he won the award for Best Male Star for his performances on The Colgate Comedy Hour.
- In 1952 Donald received an Emmy nomination as Most Outstanding Television Personality.
- Gloria Jean and Donald O'Connor went to school together at Universal. They worked together too. Donald never knew how much Gloria loved him as adolescent.
- His favorite dish was chicken fried steak with cream gravy.
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