Kaye, Danny (1913-1987), a comedian, became noted for his lively pantomimes and his command of ingenious songs. He was born David Daniel Kominski on Jan. 18, 1913, in the Brooklyn section of New York City. Kaye made his stage debut in The Straw Hat Revue in 1939. His first stage hit was in 1940 in Lady in the Dark. Kaye made his motion-picture debut in Up in Arms in 1944. Kaye starred in more than 15 movies, displaying his versatility as an actor, comedian, and singer. His major films include Wonder Man (1945), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), Hans Christian Andersen (1952), Knock on Wood (1953), White Christmas (1954), and The Court Jester (1956). Kaye toured the world for the United Nations Children’s Fund in 1956. He starred in a TV show from 1963 to 1967. He died on March 3, 1987.
