Danny Kaye

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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Known For

The Twilight Zone 1985 ★ 7.7
That's Dancing! 1985 ★ 6.9
The Cosby Show 1984 ★ 7.0
Skokie 1981 ★ 6.0
Pinocchio 1976 ★ 7.4
The Madwoman of Chaillot 1969 ★ 7.3
The Man from the Diners' Club 1963 ★ 5.9
The Lucy Show 1962 ★ 7.0
The Five Pennies 1959 ★ 6.9
Merry Andrew 1958 ★ 6.0
The Court Jester 1955 ★ 7.3
White Christmas 1954 ★ 7.2
Knock on Wood 1954 ★ 6.7
Hans Christian Andersen 1952 ★ 6.2
Hallmark Hall of Fame 1951 ★ 8.8
The Inspector General 1949 ★ 6.6
Task Force 1949 ★ 7.0
It's a Great Feeling 1949 ★ 6.0
A Song Is Born 1948 ★ 6.4
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 1947 ★ 6.8
The Kid from Brooklyn 1946 ★ 6.3
Wonder Man 1945 ★ 6.6
Up in Arms 1944 ★ 5.7
Night Shift 1942 ★ 9.0