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Danny Kaye

Jan 18, 1911 - Mar 03, 1987 (76 years old) in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; January 18, 1911 – March 3, 1987) was a celebrated American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian. His best known performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes, and rapid-fire nonsense songs.

Kaye starred in 17 movies, notably The Kid from Brooklyn (1946), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), The Inspector General (1949), Hans Christian Andersen (1952), White Christmas (1954), and — perhaps his most accomplished performance — The Court Jester (1956). His films were extremely popular, especially his bravura performances of patter songs and children's favorites such as The Inch Worm and The Ugly Duckling. He was the first ambassador-at-large of UNICEF and received the French Legion of Honor in 1986 for his many years of work with the organization.

Known For

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What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest
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The Lucy Show
Danny Kaye
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The Twilight Zone
Gaspar (segment "Paladin of the Lost Hour")
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The Cosby Show
Dr. Burns
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
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The Muppet Show
Self - Special Guest Star
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The Danny Kaye Show
Self - Host
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The Kennedy Center Honors
Self
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The Oscars
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The DuPont Show of the Week
Self

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