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Donald McKayle

Crew Born Jul 6, 1930 Died Apr 6, 2018 New York City, New York, USA 11 credits
11
Total Credits
2004
43 Years Career Span
3
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Biography

Donald McKayle works in crew. Born July 6, 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. Died April 6, 2018. Archytele tracks 11 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Donald McKayle: Heartbeats of a DanceMaker
Touched by an Angel
Dancetime New Dance Group Gala
The Cosby Show
Sophisticated Ladies · MusicalSophisticated Ladies · Choreographer
Minstrel Man · Choreographer
The Great White Hope · Choreographer
Ten Blocks on the Camino Real · Choreographer
On the SoundOn the Sound · Choreographer

Full Filmography

11 titles
  • Donald McKayle: Heartbeats of a DanceMaker (2004) as self (archival)
  • Touched by an Angel (1994) as Wilbur
  • Dancetime New Dance Group Gala (1993)
  • The Cosby Show (1984) as Ralph
  • Sophisticated Ladies (1982) Musical
  • Sophisticated Ladies (1982) Choreographer
  • Minstrel Man (1977) Choreographer
  • The Great White Hope (1970) Choreographer
  • Ten Blocks on the Camino Real (1966) Choreographer
  • On the Sound (1962)
  • On the Sound (1962) Choreographer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Donald McKayle best known for?

Donald McKayle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Touched by an Angel (1994), The Cosby Show (1984), The Great White Hope (1970).

When and where was Donald McKayle born?

Donald McKayle was born on July 6, 1930 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on April 6, 2018.

How many credits does Donald McKayle have?

Donald McKayle has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2004.

What is Donald McKayle's background in cinema and television?

Donald McKayle was an American modern dancer, choreographer, teacher, director and writer best known for creating socially conscious concert works during the 1950s and '60s that focus on expressing the human condition and, more specifically, the black experience in America. He was "among the first black men to break th...