Danny Kaye
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Summary
Danny Kaye was born on January 18, 1913[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on March 3, 1987[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as an actor[5], comedian[6], singer[7], dancer[8], and stage actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,357 views/month, #5,591 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 18, 1911[11]
- Place of burial: Kensico Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Sylvia Fine[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: television actor[15], film actor[16], television presenter[17], writer[18], screenwriter[19], chef[20], musician[21]
- Position held: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[22]
- Employer: UNICEF[23]
- Educated at: Thomas Jefferson High School[24]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], Presidential Medal of Freedom[26], Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[27], Peabody Awards[28], Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program[29], Wateler Peace Prize[30], Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[31], Kennedy Center Honors[32], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[33], Academy Honorary Award[34], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[35], Special Tony Award[36], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[39]
- Genre: comedy music[40], traditional pop[41], jazz[42], musical film[43], comedy film[44]
- Discography: Danny Kaye discography[45]
- Commons category: Danny Kaye[46]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[47]
- Cause of death: heart failure[48], hepatitis[49]
- Family name: Kaminsky[50]
- Given name: David Daniel[51]
- Pseudonym: Danny Kaye[52]
- Official website: http://dannykaye.com[53]
- Topic's main category: Category:Danny Kaye[54]
- Commons gallery: Danny Kaye[55]
- Manner of death: natural causes[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Danny Kaye include 6546 Kaye[57], an asteroid[58].
Why It Matters
Danny Kaye has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include 6546 Kaye[57], an asteroid[58].
FAQs
Where was Danny Kaye born?
Danny Kaye was born in Brooklyn[2].
Where did Danny Kaye die?
Danny Kaye passed away in Los Angeles[4].
Who was Danny Kaye married to?
Danny Kaye's spouses include Sylvia Fine[13].
What did Danny Kaye do for work?
Danny Kaye worked as an actor[5], comedian[6], singer[7], dancer[8], and stage actor[9].
Where did Danny Kaye go to school?
Danny Kaye was educated at Thomas Jefferson High School[24].
What awards did Danny Kaye receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], Presidential Medal of Freedom[26], Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award[27], and Peabody Awards[28].