Donald Mills was an American actor who is best known for his work in “When You’re Smiling,” “Twenty Million Sweethearts,” and “Rhythm Parade.”
Personal and Family Life
Donald Mills was born on April 29, 1915, in Piqua, Ohio. He was married to Ruth Mills, and together they had six children, consisting of three sons and three daughters. The couple shared a long-lasting partnership until Ruth’s passing in 1988.
Death and Legacy
Donald Mills passed away on November 13, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, due to complications from pneumonia. He was a significant member of The Mills Brothers vocal group, which was widely recognized and celebrated in the music industry. The group was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for their contributions to recording.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Gondolier | 1935-07-27 | |
| The Big Broadcast | 1932-10-14 | as The Mills Brothers |
| Rhythm Parade | 1942-12-11 | Member, The Mills Brothers |
| When Yuba Plays the Rumba on the Tuba | 1933-09-14 | |
| Operator 13 | 1934-06-08 | Medicine Show Singer |
| Reveille with Beverly | 1943-02-04 | Donald – Mills Brothers (uncredited) |
| Strictly Dynamite | 1934-05-11 | Donald Mills (as The Mills Brothers) |
| Dean Martin: King of Cool | 2021-11-14 | Self (archive footage) |
| Paper Doll | 1942-01-01 | Self |
| Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer | 2024-04-27 | Self (as The Mills Brothers) |