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Danny Thomas (January 6, 1914 - February 6, 1991) was an American nightclub comedian and television and film actor of Lebanese Antiochian Orthodox descent. Danny Thomas was natural Muzyad Yakhoob inside Deerfield, Michigan. He foremost performed under his Anglicized birth name, Amos Jacobs, prior to fixate Danny Thomas. On the large screen he starred in the 1953 remaking of The Jazz Singer and played songwriter Gus Kahn opposite Doris Day in the 1951 film biography ''We'll Understand Professional people around Our Dreams. However his best known role get on his television program, Make Room for Daddy (later retitled A Danny Thomas Indicate'' to capitalize in Thomas' popularity). Thomas late became the successful televisiin producer, working on numbers of popular shows including The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Mod Squad. Called the generous philanthropist, Thomas founded the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee in 1962. His youngsters come too performing artist, a best known existence his girl Marlo, who is married to Phil Donahue. His boy Tony Thomas is a noted television producer. He is periodically credited for popularizing a utilise of the spit-take in comedy.
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Who2 Profile: Danny Thomas Short biography of the entertainer. Danny Thomas / ALSAC Pavilion This building located on the campus of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital commemorates the life of the entertainer and the history of the hospital. Information about the structure, exhibits, and visiting the pavilion and the nearby memorial garden where Thomas is entombed. All Movie Guide: Danny Thomas Biography and filmography. |
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