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Danny Kaye
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Born
David Daniel Kaminsky

(1911-01-18)January 18, 1911
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died March 3, 1987(1987-03-03) (aged 76)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
  • Actor
  • singer
  • comedian
  • dancer
  • musician
Years active 1933–1986
Spouse(s)
(m. 1940)
Children Dena Kaye (b. 1946)

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

Kaye starred in 17 movies, 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 (1956).

His films were popular, especially 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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