Actor / Actress
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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.
Donna McKechnie is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes The Little Prince (1974), Billie (1965), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), Cheers (1982), Great Performances (1971), Tony Awards (1956), Family Ties (1982). The recorded credits span 1956 to 2023, including 16 movies and 10 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies16
TV shows10
Active years represented1956–2023
Place of birthPontiac, Michigan, USA
Known for
MovieThe Little Prince
MovieBillie
TV ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
TV ShowThe Merv Griffin Show
TV ShowCheers
TV ShowGreat Performances
TV ShowTony Awards
TV ShowFamily Ties
TV ShowFaerie Tale Theatre
TV ShowSmash
TV ShowHullabaloo
TV ShowThe Pearl Bailey Show
MovieBroadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
MovieBroadway: Beyond the Golden Age
MovieNight of 100 Stars III
MovieBroadway: The Next Generation
MovieSix by Sondheim
MovieKeeping Company with Sondheim
MovieOriginal Cast Album: Company
MovieBombshell in Concert
MovieThe Best of Broadway
MovieThe Little Mermaid
MovieMusical Comedy Tonight III
MovieCelebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
MovieAladdin
MovieTwirl