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Danny Kaye was born on January 18, 1911 in Brooklyn, New York, United States and was credited as a comedian, singer and dancer. Death is recorded on March 3, 1987, at the age of 76. Education on record includes Thomas Jefferson High School. Listed accolades include Knight of the Legion of Honour (1986), Presidential Medal of Freedom (1987), Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (1982) and 5 more. The listed height was 180 cm.
My Take
Danny Kaye is one of those rare entertainers whose legacy outgrew the stage. Yes, the rapid-fire patter songs and rubber-limbed pantomime are technically dazzling, but what moves me is how he turned that gift outward. The Legion of Honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the humanitarian honors for his UNICEF work tell you everything: here was a man who used laughter as a passport to compassion. I admire performers who refuse to keep their warmth for the spotlight alone. Kaye made the whole world his audience and then quietly made it kinder. That combination of virtuoso craft and genuine generosity is exactly what earns my lasting respect.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Danny Kaye
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニー・ケイ
- Reading
- だにー・けい
- Born
- January 18, 1911 – March 3, 1987
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- actor / comedian / singer / dancer / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Thomas Jefferson High School
Awards & achievements
- 1986 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 1987 Presidential Medal of Freedom
- 1982 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
- 1981 Peabody Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
- 1981 Wateler Peace Prize
- 1982 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
- 1984 Kennedy Center Honors
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://dannykaye.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny%20Kaye
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%80%E3%83%8B%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B1%E3%82%A4
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q213425
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Danny Kaye born?
Danny Kaye was born on January 18, 1911.
When did Danny Kaye die?
Danny Kaye died on March 3, 1987, aged 76.
Where was Danny Kaye from?
Danny Kaye was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did Danny Kaye do?
Danny Kaye worked as actor, comedian, singer, dancer, stage actor.
How tall was Danny Kaye?
Danny Kaye was 180 cm tall.
Which high school did Danny Kaye attend?
Danny Kaye attended Thomas Jefferson High School.
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