Raised in a vaudeville family

At age 11, appeared in films for the first time doing a specialty number with his brothers in "Melody for Two"

Made solo film debut in "Sing You Sinners"

Returned to vaudeville

Resumed film career under contract to Universal

Made first film with mule co-star, "Francis"

Hosted "The Colgate Comedy Hour" (NBC)

Hosted "The Donald O'Connor Texaco Show"

Moved up in status with "Singin' In the Rain"

Was Marilyn Monroe's leading man in "There's No Business Like Show Business"

Conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic at premiere performance of his first symphony, "Reflections d'un Comique"

Hosted the short-lived syndicated "The Donald O'Connor Show"

Was on-screen co-narrator for "That's Entertainment!"

Appeared in first book musical on Broadway, the short-lived "Bring Back Birdie"

Starred as Cap'n Andy in the Broadway revival of "Show Boat"

Has toured in a variety show with Debbie Reynolds

Returned to features as a dance instructor in "Out to Sea"