Billy O'Connor
Biography
Billy O'Connor, a multi-talented entertainer born in 1914, had a rich family legacy in entertainment. Taught piano by his father, he began his own career in Toronto's nightclubs in 1947. His CBC radio tenure started in 1948 and extended into the early 1960s. His television career commenced with shows like 'Four for the Show' and 'The Billy O'Connor Show' in the 1950s, notably showcasing emerging talents like Gordon Lightfoot, Peter Appleyard, and others. He passed away in Toronto in 2001, leaving behind a lasting mark on Canadian entertainment.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Movie - 1937, 2h 15m • as Specialty Act
A singing bandleader signs on with an all-girls band.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An intimate look at pioneering artist George Platt Lynes, who took radically explicit photographs of the male nude. The documentary reveals Lynes’ gifted eye for the male form, his long-term friendships with Gertrude Stein and Alfred Kinsey, and his lasting influence as one of the first openly gay American artists.