Donald O'Connor
Acting50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 28, 1925
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
About Donald O'Connor
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.
Best Donald O'Connor Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Donald O'Connor's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Donald O'Connor.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bing Crosby: Rediscovered | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Out to Sea | Jonathan Devereaux | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Toys | Kenneth Zevo | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Mouse, a Mystery and Me | Alex the Mouse (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | A Time to Remember | Father Walsh | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | That's Dancing! | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Alice in Wonderland | Mock Turtle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ragtime | Evelyn's Dance Instructor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Big Fix | Francis Joins The Navy | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | That's Entertainment, Part II | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | It's Showtime | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | That's Entertainment! | Self - Host / Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | That Funny Feeling | Harvey Granson | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Marilyn | Self ("There's No Business...") (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Cry for Happy | Murray Prince | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Anything Goes | Ted Adams | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Francis in the Navy | Peter Stirling | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | There's No Business Like Show Business | Tim Donahue | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Francis Joins the WACS | Peter Stirling | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Walking My Baby Back Home | Clarence "Jigger" Millard | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Call Me Madam | Kenneth Gibson | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | I Love Melvin | Melvin Hoover | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Francis Goes to West Point | Peter Stirling | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Singin' in the Rain | Cosmo Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Francis Goes to the Races | Peter Stirling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Double Crossbones | Davey Crandall | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Milkman | Roger Bradley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Curtain Call at Cactus Creek | Edward Timmons | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Francis | Peter Stirling | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' | Wilbur McMurty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Something in the Wind | Charlie Read | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Merry Monahans | Jimmy Monahan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | This Is the Life | Jimmy Plum | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Follow the Boys | Donald O'Connor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Give Out, Sisters | Don | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | What's Cookin'? | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Night Work | Butch Smiley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Beau Geste | Beau Geste (as a Child) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Million Dollar Legs | Sticky Boone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Boy Trouble | Butch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Tom Sawyer, Detective | Huckleberry Finn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sons of the Legion | Butch Baker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sing, You Sinners | Mike Beebe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Men with Wings | Young Pat Falconer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | It Can't Last Forever | Kid Dancer (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
Donald O'Connor - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Donald O'Connor?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Donald O'Connor is "Walking My Baby Back Home" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Donald O'Connor acted in?
Donald O'Connor has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Donald O'Connor?
Other notable films include "Singin' in the Rain", "The Milkman", and "Night of 100 Stars II".