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Danny Kaye
From The TV IV
Danny Kaye | |
Birth name | David Daniel Kaminsky |
Born | January 18, 1913 in Brooklyn, New York, USA |
Died | March 3, 1987 in Los Angeles, California, USA from a heart attack |
Notable Roles | |
Notable Episodes | |
Awards | star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
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Contents |
Biography
Roles
Starring Roles
Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) |
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The Danny Kaye Show | Himself/Host | 1963–1967 |
Guest Starring Roles
Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
---|---|---|---|
The DuPont Show of the Week | Himself | 1x04 - USO — Wherever They Go! | October 8, 1961 |
The Jack Benny Program | Himself | 14x21 - Jack and Dennis Do Impersonations | February 25, 1964 |
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Guest Performer | 3x24 - Show 64 | March 2, 1970 |
The Twilight Zone | Gaspar | 1x07B - Paladin of the Lost Hour | November 8, 1985 |
The Cosby Show | Dr. Burns | 2x16 - The Dentist | February 3, 1986 |
Specials and Made-for-TV Movies
Title | Role | Airdate | Series/Banner |
---|---|---|---|
Here Comes Peter Cottontail | Wellington B. Bunny (voice) | April 4, 1971 | |
Disneyland's 25th Anniversary Show | Himself/Host | September 14, 1980 | The Wonderful World of Disney |
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
Memorable Moments
Awards and Accolades
Golden Globe Awards
(2 Wins in 5 Nominations)
- Won: Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (1952) - On the Riviera
- Won: Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (1959) - Me and the Colonel
Primetime Emmy Awards
(1 Win in 5 Nominations)
- Won: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Musical Program or Series (1964) - The Danny Kaye Show