Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas

Actor · Producer

January 6, 1914

Biography

Danny Thomas (born Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz; January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991) was an American nightclub comedian and television and film actor and producer, whose career spanned five decades. Thomas was best known for starring in the television sitcom Make Room for Daddy (also known as The Danny Thomas Show). He was also the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He is the father of Marlo Thomas, Terre Thomas, and Tony Thomas

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Representative Works

Remember When
Remember When
7.0
/ English
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
6.5
/ English
The Over the Hill Gang
The Over the Hill Gang
5.8
/ English
Journey Back to Oz
Journey Back to Oz
5.4
/ English
Carter's Army
Carter's Army
4.5
/ English
The Ballad of Andy Crocker
The Ballad of Andy Crocker
6.0
/ English
The Unfinished Dance
The Unfinished Dance
6.4
/ English
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
No Rating Yet
/ English
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
6.0
/ English
The Pigeon
The Pigeon
10.0
/ English
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
7.3
/ English
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
5.6
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Remember When
1974Nominee

Best Picture

Remember When

Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002Nominee

Best Performance

Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song

The Over the Hill Gang
1969Nominee

Best Picture

The Over the Hill Gang

Career Highlights

Journey Back to Oz
1972Highlight

Best Performance

Journey Back to Oz

Carter's Army
1975Highlight

Best Picture

Carter's Army

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