Danny Kaye

Danny Kaye

Nació el 18 de enero de 1911 en Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, murió el 3 de marzo de 1987.

Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; Yiddish: דוד־דניאל קאַמינסקי; January 18, 1911 – March 3, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, singer, and dancer. His performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes, and rapid-fire novelty songs.

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Kaye starred in 23 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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Task Force (6.9) Puente de mando Película · 1949 como Officer at the Dance (uncredited)
Wonder Man (6.6) Un hombre fenómeno Película · 1945 como Edwin Dingle / Buzzy Bellew