Danny Thomas
Danny Thomas (born Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz; January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991) was an American actor, singer, nightclub comedian, producer, and philanthropist. He created and starred in the Danny Thomas Show. In addition to guest roles on many of the comedy, talk, and musical variety programs of his time, his legacy includes a lifelong dedication to fundraising for charity. Most notably, he was the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, a leading center in pediatric medicine with a focus on pediatric cancer. St. Jude now has affiliate hospitals in eight other American cities as of early 2020. Already a successful entertainer, Thomas began his film career in 1947, playing opposite child actress Margaret O'Brien in The Unfinished Dance (1947) and Big City (1948). He then starred in the long-running television sitcom Make Room for Daddy (later, The Danny Thomas Show from the fourth season onwards) from 1953 to 1964, in which he played the lead role of Danny Williams. He was the father of Marlo Thomas, Terre Thomas, and Tony Thomas.
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It Had to Be You | ... Aileen Stanley in 1924. Danny Thomas performed the ... |
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- From Danny Thomas to Sherie Rene Scott in 13 Steps
- From Danny Thomas to Golden Syrup Music in 12 Steps
- From Danny Thomas to Mrs. Livingston I Presume in 12 Steps
- From Danny Thomas to Mickey Dolenz in 11 Steps
- From Danny Thomas to 200 Motels in 10 Steps
- From Danny Thomas to Floyd Mutrux in 10 Steps
- From Danny Thomas to Gerald Goffin in 10 Steps
- From Danny Thomas to Joy in 10 Steps
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- Danny Thomas recorded a duet of "Makin' Whoopee" with Doris Day
- Danny Thomas starred in I'll See You in My Dreams as Gus Kahn
- Doris Day recorded a duet of "Makin' Whoopee" with Danny Thomas
- Gus Kahn is played in I'll See You in My Dreams by Danny Thomas