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Danny Kaye

Date of Death: March 03, 1987 (74)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Danny Kaye was an American actor, singer, dancer, comedian, musician, philanthropist, and cook. His performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes, and rapid-fire novelty songs.

Kaye starred in 17 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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Danny Kaye STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Noah

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1963
Performer

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1953
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1941
Jerry Walker

Jerry Walker

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1941
Russell Paxton

Russell Paxton

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1939
Performer

Writing


Danny Kaye Movies

Autumn Laughter
[ 1938 ]
Up in Arms
[ 1944 ] Danny Weems
Wonder Man
[ 1945 ] Edwin Dingle / Buzzy Bellew
The Kid from Brooklyn
[ 1946 ] Burleigh Sullivan
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
[ 1947 ] Walter Mitty
A Song Is Born
[ 1948 ] Professor Hobart Frisbee
The Inspector General
[ 1949 ] Georgi
On the Riviera
[ 1951 ] Jack Martin / Henri Duran
24th Annual Academy Awards
[ 1952 ] Self - Host
Hans Christian Andersen
[ 1952 ] Hans Christian Andersen
White Christmas
[ 1954 ] Phil Davis
Knock on Wood
[ 1954 ] Jerry Morgan / Papa Morgan / Clarence
The Court Jester
[ 1955 ] Hubert Hawkins
Merry Andrew
[ 1958 ] Andrew Larabee
Me and the Colonel
[ 1958 ] S.L. Jacobowsky
The Five Pennies
[ 1959 ] Red' Nichols
Lifetime of Comedy
[ 1960 ]
On the Double
[ 1961 ] Pfc. Ernie Williams
The Man from the Diners' Club
[ 1963 ] Ernest Klenk
The Madwoman of Chaillot
[ 1969 ] The Ragpicker
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
[ 1971 ] Seymour S. Sassafras / Antoine / Col. Wellington B. Bunny - Voice
Children of the World
[ 1971 ] Self - Host
The Enchanted World of Danny Kaye: The Emperor's New Clothes
[ 1972 ] Marmaduke - Voice
Peter Pan
[ 1976 ] Captain Hook / Mr. Darling
Pinocchio
[ 1976 ] Geppetto / Boris Stroganoff
Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus - 109th Edition
[ 1979 ] Host
Once They Marched Through a Thousand Towns
[ 1981 ] Max Feldman

Danny Kaye TV Shows

The Colgate Comedy Hour
[ 1953-1955 ] Phil Davis, Hans Christian Anderson
Alan Melville Takes You from A-Z
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Lucy Show
Danny Kaye
The Danny Kaye Show
[ 1963-1967 ]
The Twilight Zone
Gaspar
The Cosby Show
Dr. Burns
Star Trek: Enterprise
Hubert Hawkins
Banda sonora
Phil Davis
Musings of the Classic Sherlock Holmes Actor
Red Nichols

Danny Kaye Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1953 - Special Tony Award

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Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Candlelight Music Theatre


What did our critic think of TCandlelight Music Theatre normally plays it safe when scheduling a season. That’s’ why Aisle Say was surprised that “THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD” was part of this year’s season. And more so for the musical was written by Rupert Holmes, whose most prominent claim to fame was his #1 Billboard hit, the romantically funny tune, “The Pina Colada Song”. (To give Holmes his due, the musical won the Tony for Best Musical in 1986).HE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Candlelight Music Theatre?

Photos: Jeff Harnar Celebrates Cole Porter at Birdland


Birdland presented “It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter” on Monday, March 11. Check out photos from the performance here!

Steve Lawrence of 'Steve and Eydie' Passes Away at 88


Steve Lawrence, singer, comedian, and actor has passed away at age 88. Learn more about Lawrence.

Jeff Harnar to Present IT'S DE-LOVELY at Birdland in March


BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present Jeff Harnar in 'It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter'. Learn more about Harnar's show and see how to purchase tickets.

Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen


Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Porchlight shares Cast and Creative Team for PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE


Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre has revealed the cast and production team for Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George.

Review: Carolyn Montgomery Lovingly Honors Rosemary Clooney in GIRLSINGER at Birdland


At every turn, Montgomery plays up the fact that she and Rosemary Clooney are in many ways sisters in a parallel universe. Both women are dextrous, rich-voiced, blond crooners who find joy in the work they do while having less success in their unconventional love lives.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 18, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Review: Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS At Bucks County Playhouse


The Bucks County production of WHITE CHRISTMAS, starring Broadway performer Jeremiah James, is the stuff Christmas - and earworms - are made of.

Reviews: Catching Up on Shows Is a Whirlwind .... at Urban Stages & 54 Below


Dear Santa: Thanks for the gifts called music in NYC, letting us 'wrap' our ears around a touch of Oklahoma-bred sense and sensibility, lots of holiday cheer, and musical theatre projects that have a connection to a famous hotel ....all part of a week in the winter wonderland of Manhattan's live presentations.

St. Louis Rep's It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Leads BroadwayWorld's Holiday Guide: Must-See Central US Shows


As the festive season sweeps across the country bringing holiday cheer, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present our selection of must-see shows for December. Check out our central US picks!

BroadwayWorld's Holiday Guide: Must-See Shows on the East Coast


As the festive season sweeps across the country bringing holiday cheer, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present our selection of must-see shows for December. Check out our east coast picks!

Sean Allan Krill And Kathy Voytko To Star In PORCHLIGHT IN CONCERT: SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE


Broadway's Sean Allan Krill and Kathy Voytko will star in Porchlight in Concert: Sunday in the Park with George. Tickets go on sale on Dec. 5 at 12 p.m.

WHITE CHRISTMAS Comes to Granbury Theatre Company This Holiday Season


Granbury Theatre Company will conclude its Broadway on the Brazos season with the beloved holiday musical “White Christmas” on December 1-23, 2023, at the historic Granbury Opera House in Downtown Granbury.

IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Opens at City Springs Theatre Company in December


This December, City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC) brings the nostalgic, Broadway spectacular Irving Berlin's White Christmas to Atlanta-area audiences, with additional performances already in place to meet the demand for this holiday classic.

Cumberland County Playhouse's WHITE CHRISTMAS Helps Ease Your Holiday Season Worries


Less than 48 hours after opening night of Cumberland County Playhouse’s 2023 holiday season offering of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, we are happy/sad to report that tickets are mighty scarce as the sparkling production is almost certainly headed to a complete sellout.

54 Below To Present New Holiday Show With Sullivan, Sullivan, Harnar & Murray Next Month


Join KT SULLIVAN, JEFF HARNAR, STACY SULLIVAN, and TODD MURRAY for a festive evening of holiday songs at 54 BELOW with WE LOVE THE WINTER WEATHER Songs of the Holidays. Get all the performance details here!

Actors Theatre Of Indiana Unveils Entertainment Line-up For GREATEST HITS VOLUME 2


Actors Theatre of Indiana presents ATI's Greatest Hits Volume 2, featuring powerful performances and fan favorites from past shows like NUNSENSE, WORKING, CABARET, SWEENEY TODD, GODSPELL, FOREVER PLAID, and MY FAIR LADY.

Which Actors Have Played Their Own Family Members on Broadway?


This time, the reader question was: In The Shark is Broken, Ian Shaw portrays his father Robert Shaw on stage. Have other actors played their real-life family members on Broadway or off-Broadway?

Danny Kaye FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Danny Kaye been in?

Danny Kaye has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Danny Kaye been in?

Danny Kaye has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Danny Kaye been nominated for?

Danny Kaye has been nominated for a Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Danny Kaye won?

Danny Kaye has won the Special Tony Award at the Tony Awards.

How many shows has Danny Kaye written?

Danny Kaye has written 1 shows including Danny and Sylvia: The Danny Kaye Musical (Composer).

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