Quick Facts
Born:
1911-01-18
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
86 Total Roles
Danny Kaye
Acting
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Biography
Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; Yiddish: ืืืึพืื ืืื ืงืึทืืื ืกืงื; January 18, 1911 โ 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
White Christmas
Phil Davis
The Cosby Show
Dr. Burns
The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
The Twilight Zone
Gaspar (segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
The Court Jester
Hubert Hawkins
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Walter Mitty
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Oscars
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ร la recherche de... Pierre Richard MOVIE | Self - Actor (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | The Clinger Sisters: The First Girls of Rock & Roll MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2014 | Bing Crosby: Rediscovered MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2012 | Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | A Portrait of Danny Kaye MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2002 | Edith Head: The Paramount Years MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2000 | 'White Christmas': A Look Back with Rosemary Clooney MOVIE | Phil Davis (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2000 | Hollywood Musicals of the 40's MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1997 | Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas MOVIE | Phil Davis (archive footage) |