Donald O'Connor

Biography

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.

Known For

Singin' in the Rain

as Cosmo Brown

The Nanny

as Fred

Tales from the Crypt

as Joseph Renfield

Frasier

as Harlow Safford

Columbo

as Clarence Millard (archive footage) (uncredited)

Toys

as Kenneth Zevo

Murder, She Wrote

as Barry Barnes

The Bionic Woman

The Love Boat

as Oscar Tilton

The Love Boat

as Howard Enicker