Donna Corcoran
Biography
Donna Corcoran is a former child actress born on September 29, 1942. She appeared in several Hollywood films of the early 1950s, including aquatic musicals featuring Esther Williams. Corcoran also appeared in a more serious drama with Marilyn Monroe. After making her last film in 1955, she made a token comeback as a young adult in an episode of the television sitcom My Three Sons. Corcoran was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, to William Henry Corcoran, Sr. and Kathleen H. McKenney. Several of her siblings were also child stars, including younger sister Noreen Corcoran, Kevin Corcoran, and Kelly Corcoran.
Career overview
Donna Corcoran is a former child actress who appeared in several Hollywood films of the early 1950s. She was born on September 29, 1942. Corcoran's film career included appearances in aquatic musicals featuring Esther Williams. She also appeared in a more serious drama where she played a vulnerable girl being victimized by an emotionally disturbed babysitter played by Marilyn Monroe.
After making her last film in 1955, Corcoran made a token comeback as a young adult in an episode of the long-running television sitcom My Three Sons, which starred Fred MacMurray. This marked one of her few appearances in television. Corcoran's siblings were also involved in the entertainment industry, with several of them being child stars.
Corcoran's known credits total nine. She was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, to William Henry Corcoran, Sr. and Kathleen H. McKenney. Her siblings include Kevin Corcoran and Noreen Corcoran, who were also child stars.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
9 titles- My Three Sons (1960)
- Moonfleet (1955) as Grace
- Gypsy Colt (1954) as Meg MacWade
- Dangerous When Wet (1953) as Junior Higgins
- Scandal at Scourie (1953) as Patsy
- Don't Bother to Knock (1952) as Bunny Jones
- Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) as Ten-Year-Old Annette
- Young Man with Ideas (1952) as Caroline Webster
- Angels in the Outfield (1951) as Bridget White
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Donna Corcoran best known for?
Donna Corcoran is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including My Three Sons (1960), Moonfleet (1955), Dangerous When Wet (1953), Don't Bother to Knock (1952).
When and where was Donna Corcoran born?
Donna Corcoran was born on September 29, 1942.
How many credits does Donna Corcoran have?
Donna Corcoran has accumulated over 9 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1960.
What is Donna Corcoran's background in cinema and television?
Donna Corcoran is a former child actress born on September 29, 1942. She appeared in several Hollywood films of the early 1950s, including aquatic musicals featuring Esther Williams. Corcoran also appeared in a more serious drama with Marilyn Monroe. After making her last film in 1955, she made a token comeback as a yo...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Angels in the Outfield (1951) as Bridget White — aged about 8
- My Three Sons (1960) — aged about 17
- Don't Bother to Knock (1952) as Bunny Jones — aged about 9
- Moonfleet (1955) as Grace — aged about 12
- Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) as Ten-Year-Old Annette — aged about 9
- Dangerous When Wet (1953) as Junior Higgins — aged about 10
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