| Danny Kaye Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 18, 1911 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Date of Death | March 3, 1987 |
Danny Kaye was an American actor, comedian, television presenter, singer, and dancer who is best remembered for his work in such films as Wonder Man (1945), The Kid from Brooklyn (1946), On the Riviera (1951), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), The Inspector General (1949), Hans Christian Andersen (1952), White Christmas (1954), Me and the Colonel (1958), The Court Jester (1955), etc.
Born Name
David Daniel Kaminsky
Nick Name
Danny, Duvidelleh
Age
He was born on January 18, 1911.
Died
On March 3, 1987, he died from heart failure caused by internal bleeding and complications from hepatitis C in Los Angeles at the age of 76 years.
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Comedian, Singer, Dancer, Television Presenter
Family
- Father – Jacob Kaminsky
- Mother – Clara Nemerovsky
- Siblings – Larry Kaminsky (Older Brother), Maxim ‘Mac’ Kaminsky (Older Brother)
Genre
Traditional Pop, Showtune, Children’s Music, Film Score
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- Decca Records
- Capitol Records
- Brunswick Records
Net Worth
Danny Kaye’s net worth was $10 million at the time of his death according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Boyfriend / Spouse
Danny Kaye had dated –
- James Starbuck
- Pat Kirkwood
- Jessie Matthews
- Shirley MacLaine
- Tab Hunter – RUMOR
- Sylvia Fine (1939-1987) – He began dating Sylvia Fine in 1939 and the couple officially became husband and wife on January 3, 1940. Together, they welcomed a daughter named Dena Kaye (b. December 17, 1946). Except for a brief separation in 1947 and 1948, the couple stayed mostly together till the end of Danny’s life in March 1987.
- Eve Arden (1946-1949)
- Laurence Olivier (1949-1950) – RUMOR
- Martha Hyer (1954)
- Princess Margaret (1957)
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Hair Color
Red
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- He was a redhead.
- Dimpled smile
- His exceptional ability to recite tongue twisters at a fast speed
Religion
Judaism
Danny Kaye Facts
- In 1954, he was appointed as the first ambassador-at-large of UNICEF. Furthermore, he was awarded the French Legion of Honour in 1986 for his decades’ worth of service to the organization.
- Danny dreamt of becoming a surgeon while growing up. However, he could not pursue his dream due to financial problems. Nevertheless, he was made an honorary member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics later in his life.
- He became very passionate about Chinese cooking and went so far as to install a custom-built kitchen, which he called ‘Ying’s Thing’ in his house. Over the years, his cooking found admirers in the form of celebrities like Cary Grant, Shirley MacLaine, John Denver, Michael Caine, Itzhak Perlman, and esteemed French chef Paul Bocuse.
- Upon encountering his fans, Kaye would routinely be asked to recite the famous tongue twister ‘The Vessel With The Pestle’ dialogue from his 1955 film, The Court Jester. He obliged his fans by reciting the dialogue verbatim each time.
- He was also a licensed commercial pilot and a skilled golfer.
- When Bob Hope and Humphrey Bogart were asked about their favorite comedian, they both cited Kaye.
- He remained an ardent fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers throughout his life. Moreover, he recorded a song titled “The D-O-D-G-E-R-S Song (Oh really? No, O’Malley!) in honor of the team.
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His weight was closer to 75 kg.
65 kg seems too light. 75 kg means BMI is 23.