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Danny Kaye

Danny Kaye

Actor · born 18 January 1911 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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".

Where to start: The Court Jester (1955).

As actor 61

TV shows 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Danny Kaye movie?

By viewer score, The Court Jester (1955) at 7.3/10.

What are Danny Kaye’s most popular movies?

White Christmas, The Court Jester, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

How many movies has Danny Kaye made?

61 films on TMDB, 61 as actor.

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