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Danny Kaye

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.

Kaye starred in 17 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.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 18, 1913 (Brooklyn), Died March 3, 1987 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1947 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, narrator

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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 131 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca L 4425 5/13/1947 Tubby the tuba, part 2 Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4454 6/14/1947 What's the use of dreaming Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4455 6/14/1947 I wonder who's kissing her now Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4508 9/27/1947 Civilization The Andrews Sisters ; Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4509 9/27/1947 Bread and butter woman The Andrews Sisters ; Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4586 11/28/1947 The little fiddle (Symphony for unstrung tongue): Part 1 Danny Kaye narrator  
Decca L 4587 11/28/1947 The little fiddle (Symphony for unstrung tongue): Part 2 Danny Kaye narrator  
Decca L 4605 12/2/1947 When I first met my old old love I knew/ (The Gondoliers) In enterprise of Martial Kind Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4617 12/4/1947 (Pirates of Penzance) The policemen's song Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4618 12/4/1947 (Patience) If you're anxious for to shine Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4619 12/4/1947 (Iolantie) Nightmare song Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4642 12/10/1947 Oh, by Jingo! Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4643 12/10/1947 St. Louis blues Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4664 12/14/1947 Mad dogs and Englishmen-1 Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4665 12/14/1947 Triplets Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4679 12/17/1947 A lullaby for Dena Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4680 12/17/1947 Molly Malone (Cockles and mussels) Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4693 12/18/1947 Ballin' the jack Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4703 12/19/1947 (The Mikado) The moon and I Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4704 12/19/1947 The moon is your pillow Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4705 12/20/1947 Big brass band from Brazil The Andrews Sisters ; Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4706 12/20/1947 It's a quiet town The Andrews Sisters ; Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4709 12/20/1947 Maniac depressive presents: Lobby number, part 1 Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4710 12/20/1947 Maniac depressive presents: Lobby number, part 2 Danny Kaye vocalist  
Decca L 4837 6/4/1948 Put 'em in a box.tie 'em with a ribbon The Andrews Sisters ; Danny Kaye vocalist  
(Results 26-50 of 131 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Kaye, Danny," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108026.

Kaye, Danny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108026.

"Kaye, Danny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/108026

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