About
Fun-loving movie star and dancer who gained fame for his role as Gene Kelly's friend Cosmo Brown in the classic 1952 film Singin' in the Rain. He has garnered more than 80 credits throughout his acting career.
Before fame
He began appearing in movies at age 12, debuting in Sing, You Sinners.
Trivia
He appeared as Harlow Safford in a 1996 episode of the TV series Frasier. He played Jonathan Devereaux in the 1997 movie Out to Sea.
Family life
He and his older sister Arlene, were involved in a car accident. Donald survived, but his sister did not.
Associated with
He starred with Sandra Dee in the 1965 romantic comedy That Funny Feeling.
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Donald O'Connor Highlights
