The Guardian 29 Sep 2003: 1.21. His zodiac sign is Virgo. Donald O'Connor passed away. That studio also released The Buster Keaton Story (1957), in which O'Connor had the title role. [7], O'Connor signed a contract at Paramount. Anonymous. He was a true American entertainment icon. "The scene was building to such a crescendo, I thought I'd actually have to kill myself," said O'Connor. He was Cap'n Andy in a short-lived Broadway revival of Show Boat (1983) and continued to tour in various shows and acts. ", O'Connor joined a dance act with his mother and elder brother Jack. Lew Parker [John] Goldie McGoldrick . I'm working on being a quasar, because stars wear out. The studio paired O'Connor opposite their biggest female star, Deanna Durbin, in Something in the Wind (1947). In this Gene Kelly TV Special, Donald O'Connor performs a version of his famous "Make 'em Laugh" dance number from 1952's "Singin' in the Rain". Paramount Pictures, Inc. Country. Donald David Dixon O'Connor was born into a show business family on Aug. 28, 1925 in Chicago, IL. O'Connor was reprimanded by the studio. He died from complications of heart failure on September 27, 2003, at age 78 at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital, in Woodland Hills, California. [4], When O'Connor was only two years old, he and his sister Arlene, who was seven at the time, were in a car crash outside a theater in Hartford, Connecticut; O'Connor survived, but his sister did not. Though he considered Danville, Illinois to be his hometown, O’Connor was born in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago. "[6], When they did not tour they stayed with O'Connor's Uncle Bill in Danville, Illinois. [5] His brother Billy died a decade later from scarlet fever and his eldest sibling Jack died from alcoholism in 1959. Chicago Daily Tribune 27 July 1950: c1. He subsequently focused on theatre work and his nightclub act, performing in Las Vegas. In the divorce Carter was given ownership of their home and custody of their daughter. He also won a Primetime Emmy Award from four nominations and received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame throughout his career. His remains were cremated and buried at the Forest Lawn–Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles.O'Connor was survived by his wife, Gloria, and four children. Donald O'connor Butch . O’Connor married his 2nd wife actress Gloria Noble in 1956, remaining together until his death in 2003. Penny Edwards Libby Matthews . Donald O'Connor Named to Emcee Oscar Awards It was just oh -- so laborious for me. not available Production Company. 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. 1607 (January 16, 1954): 12. Los Angeles Times 17 Aug 1965: C10. Donald David Dixon Ronald O'Connor (August 28, 1925 – September 27, 2003) was an American actor, dancer, and singer. Fran's solution is to get her boyfriend to propose, but instead he has a heart attack. [39][40] During the turbulent nine year marriage, there was physical abuse toward O'Connor brought on by Carter and her frustration over the lack of an acting career. Dr. Donald David Dixon Ronald O’Connor was born in Chicago, Illinois, at St. Elizabeth Hospital on August 28, 1925. Art Carney is about my age and he's making a career out of being old. Universal added $50,000 to the budget and elevated the "B" movie to "A" status.[8]. Parents on Probation, Two Weeks with Pay Release Date. He was billed fifth in Sing You Sinners (1938) playing Bing Crosby's younger brother.[8]. [5], O'Connor was reluctant to keep making Francis films but agreed to Francis in the Navy (1955). This earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy or Musical. People Fran Drescher, Donald O'Connor Olga San Juan Vivian Reilly . Donald O'Connor Divorced [37], O'Connor's last feature film was the Jack Lemmon-Walter Matthau comedy Out to Sea, in which he played a dance host on a cruise ship. I looked like the world's greatest dancer. The Nanny and Frasier. Host, The Donald O'Connor Texaco Show (also known as The Texaco Star Theater Starring Donald O'Connor), NBC, 1954-55. After getting picked from the audience for the Rosie Show, Fran finds herself a regular, giving parenting advice. A merger in 1946 had reorganized the studio as Universal-International. O'Connor said the tragedies "marred my childhood and it's still haunting.". 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The scripts were equally superlative. And that's quite old for someone to start dancing real heavy, professionally. Ölüm Tarihi: 27/09/2003 Yeri: Calabasas, Kaliforniya, ABD Sebebi: Kalp yetmezliği Eşleri: Gloria Noble (1956 -2003) Ölüm 3 çocuk , Gwen Carter (1944 -1954) Boşanma 1 çocuk , Release Date. Actor, Entertainer. Freida: Lanie Kazan. Chicago Born Donald O'Connor Is a Veteran of Stage and Films at 25 Dean Martin Presents: The Bobby Darin Amusement Co. Jimmy Durante, Barbara McNair, Donald O'Connor, Tom Jones, Annette Funicello, Richard Chamberlain, Donald O'Connor, Trini Lopez, Stella Stevens, Salute to the New York World's Fair of 1964, Buster Keaton; Donald O'Connor; Chester Gould, Gale Gordon, Charlotte Rae, Mitzi Green, Don Murray, Roberta Sherwood, Bob Sweeney, Marion Marlowe, Donald O'Connor, Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Dizzy Dean, Evelyn Rudie, Standard Oil New Jersey Presents Its 75th Anniversary Entertainment, Screen Snapshots 5852: Hollywood Night at '21' Club, Host: Jimmy Durante; Guests: Donald O'Connor, Joyce Holden, Gwen Carter, Eddie Jackson, Jack Roth, Lou Bring & his Orchestra. A few weeks later, hi… His parents, John and Effie O’Connor, were experienced vaudeville entertainers, with John’s family hailing from Ireland. Film Details. Donald David Dixon Ronald O ' Connor (28/8/1925 – 27/9/2003) là một vũ công, ca sĩ, và diễn viên người Mỹ, trở nên nổi tiếng trong một loạt phim mà trong đó ông đóng vai chính xen kẽ với Gloria Jean, Peggy Ryan, và Francis Con La Biết Nói. His best-known works came in the film Singin' in the Rain (1952), for which O'Connor was awarded a Golden Globe. [14], O'Connor said " all hoofers, they dance from the waist down. In 1998, he received a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars. Out to Sea. "[4], O'Connor began performing in movies in 1937, making his debut aged 11 in Melody for Two appearing with his family act. Hopper, Hedda. O'Connor credited the patients he met and thanked God for allowing him to recover. Zylstra, Freida. The Nanny (TV Series 1996) Fred (1 episode, 1996) Frasier (TV Series 1996) Harlow Safford (1 episode, 1996) Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel (TV Movie 1994) Uncle Cyrus The Building (TV Series 1993) Bonnie's Father (1 episode, 1993) Toys (1992) Kenneth Zevo Tales from the Crypt (TV Series 1992) Joseph Renfield (1 episode, 1992) Murder, She Wrote (TV Series 1990) Barry Barnes (1 episode, 1990) A … He played Gary Cooper as a young boy in Beau Geste (1939), directed by Wellman. American Actor Donald O'Connor was born Donald David Dixon Ronald O’Connor on 28th August, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, USA and passed away on 27th Sep 2003 Woodland Hills, California, USA aged 78. Los Angeles Times 9 Aug 1953: 3. Fran: Fran Drescher. Two Primetime Emmy Award from four nominations and received two Stars on Palm. Host, the Donald O'Connor ), a low-budget musical with the company brother. [ 36 ] films agreed... Moulin ROUGE Date: Donald O'Connor Show Million Dollar Legs ( 1939 ) a! 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