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Danny Kaye
Biography
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
White Christmas
as Phil Davis
The Inspector General
as Georgi
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
as Walter Mitty
The Court Jester
as Hubert Hawkins
And the Oscar Goes To...
as Self (archive footage)
On the Double
as Pfc. Ernie Williams
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
The Five Pennies
as Red Nichols
Hans Christian Andersen
as Hans Christian Andersen
It's a Great Feeling
as Danny Kaye (uncredited)
