Dancer-actor Donald O’Connor, 78

Posted: Sunday, September 28th, 2003 2:22 pm

Hollywood song and dance man Donald O’Connor has died in Los Angeles at the age of 78.

O’Connor started out as a serious actor in the 1930s, but rose to stardom on television opposite a talking mule called Frances, and went on to make a number of films.

But O’Connor is best known for his comedic song and dance routine Make ‘Em Laugh in the classic musical Singin’ in the Rain. … Read full obituary