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Donna McKechnie

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Donna McKechnie
Donna McKechnie was born on 16 November 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She is an actress, known for Dark Shadows (1966), The Little Prince (1974) and Fame (1982). She was previously married to Michael Bennett and Al Schwartz.
BornNovember 16, 1942
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    Joel Crothers, Jonathan Frid, and Lara Parker in Dark Shadows (1966)
    Dark Shadows
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Amanda Harris
    • Olivia Corey
    Steven Warner in The Little Prince (1974)
    The Little Prince
    6.5
    • The Rose
    • 1974
    Debbie Allen, Lee Curreri, Cynthia Gibb, Erica Gimpel, Bill Hufsey, Carlo Imperato, Valerie Landsburg, and Gene Anthony Ray in Fame (1982)
    Fame
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Suzi Laird
    • Susan Laird
    Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson in Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
    Scarecrow and Mrs. King
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Sandra Wall

    Credits

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    Actress

    • 36 Saints (2013)
      36 Saints
      2.7
      • Miss El
      • 2013
    • Anjelica Huston, Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Christian Borle, Leslie Odom Jr., Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez, and Andy Mientus in Smash (2012)
      Smash
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Female Previewer
      • 2013
    • Pzazz 101
      TV Series
      • Donna
      • 2012
    • Loving (1983)
      Loving
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Margie
      • 1993
    • Barry Bostwick, Susan Egan, Richard Kiley, and Brent Sudduth in Aladdin (1990)
      Aladdin
      2.8
      TV Movie
      • Fatima the Dancing Doll (as Donna Mckechnie)
      • 1990
    • Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)
      Faerie Tale Theatre
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Anemone
      • 1987
    • Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson in Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
      Scarecrow and Mrs. King
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Sandra Wall
      • 1986
    • Michael DeLorenzo and Ben Vereen in Breakin' Through (1985)
      Breakin' Through
      6.6
      Video
      • Angie
      • 1985
    • Debbie Allen, Lee Curreri, Cynthia Gibb, Erica Gimpel, Bill Hufsey, Carlo Imperato, Valerie Landsburg, and Gene Anthony Ray in Fame (1982)
      Fame
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Suzi Laird
      • Susan Laird
      • 1984–1985
    • MacGruder and Loud (1985)
      MacGruder and Loud
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Barbara
      • 1985
    • Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman, Meredith Baxter, Tina Yothers, and Michael Gross in Family Ties (1982)
      Family Ties
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Cynthia
      • 1983
    • Ted Danson, Shelley Long, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, Nicholas Colasanto, and Rhea Perlman in Cheers (1982)
      Cheers
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Debra
      • 1982
    • Twirl (1981)
      Twirl
      5.7
      TV Movie
      • Louise
      • 1981
    • Steven Warner in The Little Prince (1974)
      The Little Prince
      6.5
      • The Rose
      • 1974
    • Joel Crothers, Jonathan Frid, and Lara Parker in Dark Shadows (1966)
      Dark Shadows
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Amanda Harris
      • Olivia Corey
      • 1969–1970

    Choreography

    • Patty Duke in Billie (1965)
      Billie
      5.7
      • assistant choreographer
      • 1965

    Soundtrack

    • Bombshell in Concert (2020)
      Bombshell in Concert
      9.0
      Video
      • performer: "Hang The Moon"
      • 2020
    • Téa Leoni in Madam Secretary (2014)
      Madam Secretary
      7.8
      TV Series
      • performer: "Company (from "Company")" (uncredited)
      • 2017
    • The 42nd Annual Tony Awards (1988)
      The 42nd Annual Tony Awards
      7.2
      TV Special
      • performer: "Music and the Mirror"
      • 1988
    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      7.9
      TV Series
      • performer: "You Could Drive A Person Crazy", "Charlie's Place"
      • 1985
    • Debbie Allen, Lee Curreri, Cynthia Gibb, Erica Gimpel, Bill Hufsey, Carlo Imperato, Valerie Landsburg, and Gene Anthony Ray in Fame (1982)
      Fame
      7.1
      TV Series
      • performer: "Rudy's Restaurant and Cabaret", "Out Here On My Own", "Happiness is A Thing Called Joe" (uncredited)
      • 1984
    • Steven Warner in The Little Prince (1974)
      The Little Prince
      6.5
      • performer: "Be Happy"
      • 1974
    • Hotel Ninety
      TV Movie
      • performer: "But Not For Me"
      • 1973
    • Original Cast Album: Company (1970)
      Original Cast Album: Company
      8.0
      • performer: "You Could Drive a Person Crazy"
      • 1970
    • The 23rd Annual Tony Awards (1969)
      The 23rd Annual Tony Awards
      7.4
      TV Special
      • performer: "She Likes Basketball / Turkey Lurkey Time"
      • 1969

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Alternative name
      • Donna Mckechnie
    • Born
      • November 16, 1942
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Spouses
        Michael BennettDecember 4, 1976 - April 1977 (divorced)
    • Other works
      McKechnie's stage credits include the Broadway productions of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, PROMISES PROMISES, COMPANY, and STATE FAIR.

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In the late 70s she was forced to abandon the limelight when she became nearly paralyzed by rheumatoid arthritis. Doctors told her she may never walk again, let alone dance. Thanks to intense physical therapy and proper nutrition, she battled back and miraculously returned to perform the "Chorus Line" role of Cassie again in 1983 at age 43.
    • Quotes
      I was terribly shy, but I was always in harmony when I was dancing.

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