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Public records list Dan Dailey as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Born on December 14, 1915, Dan Dailey was from New York City, New York, United States. Death is recorded on October 16, 1978, at the age of 62.
My Take
Dan Dailey belongs to a Hollywood era I find endlessly charming. A New York-born actor and dancer who lit up 20th Century Fox musicals like Mother Wore Tights, he embodied the all-round entertainer who could sing, dance, and carry a film on sheer physical talent. Living from 1915 to 1978, he worked through the genre's golden age, and there is something I genuinely miss about that craft today: performers winning audiences with their bodies and timing rather than spectacle. Revisiting his work makes me appreciate the discipline behind those breezy musicals. To me, Dailey represents an artistry worth remembering.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Dailey
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・デイリー
- Reading
- だん・でいりー
- Born
- December 14, 1915 – October 16, 1978
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / dancer / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan%20Dailey
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1159045
3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Dailey born?
Born December 14, 1915.
When did Dan Dailey die?
Died October 16, 1978, aged 62.
Where was Dan Dailey from?
Dan Dailey was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Dan Dailey do?
Dan Dailey worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, dancer, actor.
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