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Danny Kaye
Danny Kaye is best known for The Cosby Show, The Muppet Show, The Twilight Zone and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Danny Kaye was born on January 18, 1911. Danny Kaye died on March 3, 1987 at the age of 76.
- Born
- January 18, 1911
- Place of birth
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- March 3, 1987 (76 years old)
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
Filmography
- 1985The Twilight ZoneGaspar (segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
- 1984The Cosby ShowDr. Burns
- 1978The Kennedy Center HonorsSelf
- 1978The South Bank Show
- 1977Auf los geht's losSelf
- 1976The Muppet ShowSelf - Special Guest Star
- 1976Live from Lincoln CenterSelf
- 1973The American Film Institute Salute to ...Self
- 1972Le Grand ÉchiquierSelf
- 1971V.I.P. SchaukelSelf
- 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1963The Danny Kaye ShowSelf - Host
- 1962The Lucy ShowDanny Kaye
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The DuPont Show of the WeekSelf
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameCaptain Hook
- 1950The Bob Hope ShowSelf
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1949The Emmy AwardsSelf
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Danny Kaye been in?
Danny Kaye is best known for The Cosby Show, The Muppet Show, The Twilight Zone and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
When was Danny Kaye born?
Danny Kaye was born on January 18, 1911. (Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA)
How old is Danny Kaye?
Danny Kaye died on March 3, 1987 at the age of 76.
Updated: November 12, 2026 ·