Donald O'Connor - Actor Profile

Donald O'Connor

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 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.

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Donald O'Connor Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Donald O'Connor reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Donald O'Connor's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 74% of Donald O'Connor's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Father Frost, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Donald O'Connor Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Donald O'Connor's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Father Frost (1996) movie poster
★10.0

Father Frost: Ruled by the all powerful Father Frost, the Forest of Enchantment is the most bizarre and remarkable place in the world!

Father Frost

1996•Adventure
★10.0
Bowery to Broadway (1944) movie poster
★10.0

Bowery to Broadway: Two Bowery vaudevillians find success in producing shows on Broadway, but when one of them suddenly departs to work for

Bowery to Broadway

1944•Comedy
★9.0
Walking My Baby Back Home (1953) movie poster
★9.0

Walking My Baby Back Home: A young man from a wealthy New York family pursues a career as the leader of a dance band.

Walking My Baby Back Home

1953•Comedy
★9.0
Top Man (1943) movie poster
★9.0

Top Man: In this WW II musical, a young man suddenly finds himself in charge of his family when his father is called to war. To h

Top Man

1943•Comedy
★9.0
Hollywood at Your Feet: The Story of the Chinese Theatre Footprints (2000) movie poster
★9.0

Hollywood at Your Feet: The Story of the Chinese Theatre Footprints: Documentary explores that his of the famous Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Opened on May 18, 1927 as Grauman's Chinese Th

Hollywood at Your Feet: The Story of the Chinese Theatre Footprints

2000•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Donald O'Connor has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Becoming Marilyn - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Bing Crosby: Rediscovered Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2002 Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2002 What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain' Self Hit Similar →
2000 Hollywood at Your Feet: The Story of the Chinese Theatre Footprints Self Super Hit Similar →
1996 Father Frost Baba Yaga Super Hit Similar →
1994 That's Entertainment! III (archive footage) Hit 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 Hit 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 →
1976 That's Entertainment, Part II (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1976 It's Showtime Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Lion Roars Again Self (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1974 That's Entertainment! Self - Host / Narrator Hit Similar →
1965 That Funny Feeling Harvey Granson Average Similar →
1963 Marilyn archive footage Super Hit Similar →
1956 Anything Goes Ted Adams Average 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 Singin' in the Rain Cosmo Brown Super Hit Similar →
1951 Francis Goes to the Races Peter Stirling Hit Similar →
1950 The Milkman Roger Bradley Super Hit Similar →
1950 Curtain Call at Cactus Creek Edward Timmons Average Similar →
1949 Yes Sir, That's My Baby William Waldo Winfield Average Similar →
1948 Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin' Wilbur McMurty Hit Similar →
1947 Something in the Wind Charlie Read Hit Similar →
1945 Patrick the Great Pat Donahue Jr. Hit Similar →
1944 Bowery to Broadway Specialty dancer Super Hit Similar →
1944 This Is the Life Jimmy Plum Average Similar →
1944 Chip Off the Old Block Donald Corrigan Hit Similar →
1943 Top Man Don Warren Super Hit Similar →
1942 When Johnny Comes Marching Home Frankie Flanagan Hit Similar →
1942 Get Hep to Love Jimmy Arnold Hit Similar →
1942 What's Cookin'? Tommy Hit Similar →
1939 Death of a Champion Small Fry Hit Similar →
1939 Night Work Butch Smiley Super Hit Similar →
1939 Beau Geste Beau Geste (as a Child) Hit Similar →
1939 Million Dollar Legs Sticky Boone Average Similar →
1939 Boy Trouble Butch Average Similar →
1938 Sons of the Legion Butch Baker Super Hit Similar →
1938 Sing, You Sinners Mike Beebe Hit Similar →
1937 It Can't Last Forever Kid Dancer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1937 Melody for Two Specialty Act Hit 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 "Father Frost" with a rating of 10.0/10.

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 "Bowery to Broadway", "Walking My Baby Back Home", and "Top Man".

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