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Danny Kaye
AKA: David Daniel Kaminsky · Daniel David Kaminsky · دنی کی · דוד־דניאל קאַמינסקי · ダニー・ケイ
Acting
Born: 1911
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
14 Global Credits
🔥 1.2 Popularity
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Biography
Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; Yiddish: דוד־דניאל קאַמינסקי; January 18, 1911 – March 3, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, singer, and dancer. His performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes, and rapid-fire novelty songs.
Kaye starred in 23 films, notably Wonder Man (1945), The Kid from Brooklyn (1946), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), The Inspector General (1949), Hans Christian Andersen (1952), White Christmas (1954), and The Court Jester (1955). His films were popular, especially for his performances of patter songs and favorites such as "Inchworm" and "The Ugly Duckling".
He was the first ambassador-at-large of UNICEF in 1954 and received the French Legion of Honour in 1986 for his years of work with the organization.
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Kaye starred in 23 films, notably Wonder Man (1945), The Kid from Brooklyn (1946), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), The Inspector General (1949), Hans Christian Andersen (1952), White Christmas (1954), and The Court Jester (1955). His films were popular, especially for his performances of patter songs and favorites such as "Inchworm" and "The Ugly Duckling".
He was the first ambassador-at-large of UNICEF in 1954 and received the French Legion of Honour in 1986 for his years of work with the organization.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Danny Kaye, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Twilight Zone
Gaspar (segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
1985 · US
The Cosby Show
Dr. Burns
1984 · US
The Kennedy Center Honors
Self
1978 · US
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
1976 · GB
Le Grand Échiquier
Self
1972 · FR
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
1968 · US
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
1968 · US
The Danny Kaye Show
Self - Host
1963 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Twilight Zone | 1985 | Gaspar (segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour") |
| The Cosby Show | 1984 | Dr. Burns |
| The Kennedy Center Honors | 1978 | Self |
| The Muppet Show | 1976 | Self - Special Guest Star |
| Le Grand Échiquier | 1972 | Self |
| The Dick Cavett Show | 1968 | Self - Guest |
| Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | 1968 | Self |
| The Danny Kaye Show | 1963 | Self - Host |
| The Lucy Show | 1962 | Danny Kaye |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962 | Self |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |
| The Oscars | 1953 | Self |
| The Bob Hope Show | 1950 | Self |
| What's My Line? | 1950 | Self - Mystery Guest |