Quick Facts
Born:
1914-01-06
Birthplace:
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Credits:
81 Total Roles
Danny Thomas
Acting
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Biography
Danny Thomas (born Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz; January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991) was an American nightclub comedian and television and film actor and producer, whose career spanned five decades. Thomas was best known for starring in the television sitcom Make Room for Daddy (also known as The Danny Thomas Show). He was also the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He is the father of Marlo Thomas, Terre Thomas, and Tony Thomas
Known For
Get Smart
Man on Street (uncredited)
Happy Days
Self
Kojak
Asst. Chief Howard Brokaw
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Kolak (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self (archive footage)
McCloud
Self
The Lucy Show
Danny Thomas
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life MOVIE | Self |
| 2002 | Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1989 | Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy MOVIE | Self |
| 1988 | Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC MOVIE | Self |
| 1988 | Side by Side MOVIE | Charlie Warren |
| 1988 | The Spike Jones Story MOVIE | Self |
| 1986 | All Star Party for Clint Eastwood MOVIE | Self |
| 1986 | One Big Family TV | Self |
| 1986 | Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary MOVIE | Self |
| 1985 | Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |