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| Birth: | 18th January, 1913 |
| Death: | 3rd March, 1987 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Actor, Comedian, Dancer, Singer |
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Danny Kaye was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was an American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian. He starred in 17 movies, notably The Kid from Brooklyn, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Inspector General, Hans Christian Andersen, White Christmas, and The Court Jester. In 1945 he began hosting his own CBS radio program, launching a number of hit songs, including "Dinah" and "Minnie the Moocher". He was the first ambassador-at-large of UNICEF in 1954 and received the French Legion of Honor in 1986 for his years of work with the organization. He made his film debut in a 1935 comedy short Moon Over Manhattan. He hosted the 24th Academy Awards in 1952. The program was broadcast on radio. Kaye entered television in 1956 on the CBS show See It Now with Edward R. Murrow.
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