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Donna McKechnie

Acting Born Nov 16, 1942 Pontiac, Michigan, USA 24 credits

Biography

Donna McKechnie is an American musical theater dancer, singer, actress, and choreographer. She is known for her professional and personal relationship with choreographer Michael Bennett, with whom she collaborated on her most noted role, the character of Cassie Ferguson in the musical A Chorus Line.

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Full filmography

  • Cheers (1982) as Debra
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • Great Performances (1971) as Self
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
  • Family Ties (1982) as Cynthia
  • Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as Anemone
  • Smash (2012) as Female Previewer
  • Hullabaloo (1965) as Self - Dancer
  • Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) as Self
  • The Little Prince (1974) as The Rose
  • The Pearl Bailey Show (1971) as Self
  • Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
  • Six by Sondheim (2013) as Self (archive footage)
  • Billie (1965) as Dancer
  • Broadway: The Next Generation as Self
  • Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021) as Self
  • Twirl (1981) as Louise
  • The Little Mermaid (1987) as Anemone
  • The Best of Broadway (1985) as Herself
  • Original Cast Album: Company (1970) as Self / Kathy
  • Aladdin (1990) as Fatima the Dancing Doll
  • 36 Saints (2013) as Ms. El
  • Keeping Company with Sondheim (2022) as Self