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Danny Kaye

Date of Death: March 03, 1987 (74)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

Two By Two
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Noah
Danny Kaye
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1963
Performer
Danny Kaye
[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1953
Performer
Let's Face It!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1941
Jerry Walker
Jerry Walker
Lady in the Dark
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1941
Russell Paxton
Russell Paxton
The Straw Hat Revue
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1939
Performer

Writing


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
Knock on Wood
[ 1954 ] Jerry Morgan / Papa Morgan / Clarence
White Christmas
[ 1954 ] Phil Davis
The Court Jester
[ 1955 ] Hubert Hawkins
Me and the Colonel
[ 1958 ] S.L. Jacobowsky
Merry Andrew
[ 1958 ] Andrew Larabee
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
Children of the World
[ 1971 ] Self - Host
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
[ 1971 ] Seymour S. Sassafras / Antoine / Col. Wellington B. Bunny - Voice
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

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

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1953 - Special Tony Award

Danny Kaye

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Paramount Theatre Reveals 2025-26 Broadway and BOLD Series
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 1, 2025

Paramount has revealed the lineup for their 2025-26 Broadway and BOLD series, including the Chicago premieres of Come From Away and Dear Evan Hansen. Learn more here!
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19 Theater Books for Your Winter 2025 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 11, 2025

From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theater history; check out our collection of 19 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.
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Monthly Birthday Tribute: Take the Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Jan 1, 2025

Take BWW Cabaret's monthly quiz and see how much you know about music stars born in January. If your New Year's Resolution is to learn more about music, here's a fun way to do that for New Year's.
Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Forum Theatre Photo
Review: IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Forum Theatre
by Paula Makar - Dec 15, 2024

If you’re looking for something family friendly to get you in the holiday spirit, I advise a trip to the Forum Theatre to indulge in a visually fun and entertaining production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. The beloved musical has become a Christmas tradition in many communities across the United States. It’s based on the Paramount Pictures 1954 film of the same name, which starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen, and was Hollywood’s all-time highest-grossing musical.
WHITE CHRISTMAS Movie Sing Along to be Presented at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Photo
WHITE CHRISTMAS Movie Sing Along to be Presented at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

Join Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Vera Ellen, and Rosemary Clooney on the big screen in a holiday event where the audience is the star when Theater to Go hosts the 'White Christmas Movie Sing Along'.
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS, The Mill At Sonning Photo
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS, The Mill At Sonning
by Mica Blackwell - Dec 9, 2024

A gem of a show wrapped in a big red bow, White Christmas at the Mill at Sonning brings a dollop of Golden Age glitz and festive joy to the holiday season. With immaculate production value and a talented cast, I dare you to not leave the theatre counting your blessings instead of sheep.
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage Photo
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2024

Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
Review: THE RED SHOES, Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon Photo
Review: THE RED SHOES, Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
by Gary Naylor - Nov 21, 2024

Lovely to look at, but horrid to contemplate
KT Sullivan, Jeff Harnar & More to Star in WE LOVE THE WINTER WEATHER at Birdland Photo
KT Sullivan, Jeff Harnar & More to Star in WE LOVE THE WINTER WEATHER at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the special evening “We Love the Winter Weather: Songs of the Season” – starring KT Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
WHITE CHRISTMAS Comes to Gateway Playhouse Photo
WHITE CHRISTMAS Comes to Gateway Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024

Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point will bring Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”—based on the famed Hollywood movie musical of the same name—to life next month.
Cast Set For Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Mill at Sonning Photo
Cast Set For Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at The Mill at Sonning
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

The cast has been announced for Irving Berlin's White Christmas at The Mill at Sonning, which runs 27 November - 25 January.
WHITE CHRISTMAS Celebrates 70th Anniversary With 4K Ultra HD Release Photo
WHITE CHRISTMAS Celebrates 70th Anniversary With 4K Ultra HD Release
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 14, 2024

2024 marks the 70th anniversary of one of the most beloved Christmas movies ever made—Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS—and Paramount Home Entertainment is celebrating the milestone by releasing the fan-favorite film for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD on November 5, 2024. 
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by Nicole Rosky - Oct 6, 2024

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 32 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Fall 2024 reading list.
IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS Comes to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Photo
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by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

For the first time in its history, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will bring IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS to its Main Stage.
NOTES FROM A NARCISSISTIC NEGRO AND OTHER N WORDS to Play United Solo Festival Photo
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by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 7, 2024

Theatre Beyond Broadway has announced the world premiere production of Notes from a Narcissistic Negro and Other N Words as part of the United Solo Fesitival Fall 2024 at Theatre Row.
World Premiere of THE KITCHEN Will Receive Reading at Space 28 Photo
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by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

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by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

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by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024

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Wilton's Music Hall Reveals Autumn 2024 Season Linup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2024

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Släpstick: Schërzo Will Perform in London For The First Time This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

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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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