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Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Died
Height
180 cm (5'10")
Nationality
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Spouse
Sylvia Fine (1940-1987)
Children
1 child
Education
Thomas Jefferson High School
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier B -- 51,487 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 70 years (1944-2014)
Notable
Career spanning 70 years (1944-2014) -- among the longest-active actors in A-tier
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 32
Year context
Born in 1911 -- Chinese Revolution overthrows Qing Dynasty; William Howard Taft was US president
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (19)
AWARDS (18)
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Presidential Medal of Freedom
1987
WON
B
Knight of the Legion of Honour
1986
WON
B
Kennedy Center Honors
1984
WON
G
Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
1982
WON
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Danny Kaye?
Danny Kaye was born on and passed away on at the age of 76.
Where was Danny Kaye born?
Danny Kaye was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Danny Kaye been in?
Danny Kaye has 19 credits in our database. Notable titles include Nightcrawler (2014), Reagan (2011), Skokie (1981), Peter Pan (1976), Canciones para después de una guerra (1976).
What is Danny Kaye known for?
Danny Kaye is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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You can find more about Danny Kaye on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
