Danny Kaye
American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian
Although Danny Kaye was a world-class musical comedian, he was also a tireless crusader for various charities.
| Born | January 18, 1911 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Sylvia Fine |
| Children | Dena Kaye |
| Parents | Clara Nemerovsky Kaminsky, Jacob Nemerovsky Kaminsky |
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Albums
Best of Danny Kaye [MCA]
1982
Danny Kaye for Children
1959
Merry Andrew [Original Soundtrack]
1958
Court Jester
1956
Selections from Irving Berlin's White Christmas
1954
Grimm's & Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales for Children
1953
Hans Christian Andersen and Tubby the Tuba
1952
Danny Kaye Sings Selections from the Samuel Goldwyn Technicolor Production Hans Christian Andersen
1952
Sing The Song Hits From "South Pacific"
2022
Essential Classics, Vol. 31: Danny Kaye
2022
You [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, November 22, 1970]
2021
Merry Andrew [Selections From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
2016
Jester Supreme
2013
Danny Kaye HiFi Hits
2012
Hits Collection
2012
Mommy, Gimme a Drinka Water!
2011
Danny Kaye On Song
2010
Five Pennies
2010
Maladjusted Jester: On Screen and Radio
2008
Great Danny Kaye
2006
Very Best of Danny Kaye [Universal]
2005
Kid from Brooklyn
2005
Danny Kaye/Louis Armstrong
2004
Beatin', Bangin' and Scratchin'
2004
Danny Kaye Sings Hans Christian Andersen and Other Favourites
2004
EMI Comedy
2003
Ballin' the Jack [Memoir]
2001
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Skokie (film) | Nominated |
| 1959 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Me and the Colonel | Winner |
| 1957 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | The Court Jester | Nominated |
| 1953 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Hans Christian Andersen (film) | Nominated |
| 1952 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | On the Riviera | Winner |
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