Danny kaye autobiography

danny kaye autobiography

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  • Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; Yiddish: דוד־דניאל קאַמינסקי; Janu – March 3, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, singer, and dancer.

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  • In this fascinating biography Michael Freedland argues that like a real-life Walter Mitty, Kaye never pushed himself to the limits of his talents.

    • Danny Kaye Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life ...

      Born in Brooklyn as David Daniel Kaminsky, Danny Kaye was the son of Ukrainian immigrants who came to America looking for the goldena medina -- the golden land.

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      Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; Yiddish: דוד־דניאל קאַמינסקי; January 18, 1911 – March 3, 1987) was an American actor, comedian, singer, and dancer.

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  • Danny Kaye was an American actor, comedian, singer, and dancer.

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      Danny Kaye, energetic multitalented American actor and comedian who later became known for his involvement with humanitarian causes.

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  • In this fascinating biography Michael Freedland argues that like a real-life Walter Mitty, Kaye never pushed himself to the limits of his talents.

    • – The Early Years –

    David Daniel Kominsky--"Duvidl," as he was called during childhood by his parents--was born on January 18, 1911 in Brooklyn, New York (See the FAQs for more info on Danny's birth date) and grew up in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. (The Danny Kaye Story pg 24-25) His parents, Jakob and Clara Kominsky, emigrated from the Ukraine with his two older brothers, Mac and Larry. None of them spoke a word of English when they arrived in the States. (The Danny Kaye Story pg 27) As a child, Danny--as he would later choose to be called--along with his family, spoke Yiddish at home and had preserved all the Russian-Jewish customs. It wasn't until September 1919 that Danny had his "first totally American contact" as he enrolled in school. (The Danny Kaye Story pg 32)

    Before Danny's mother passed away in 1927 when he was only fourteen, she was heavily involved in Danny's life. Kurt Singer describes it like this: "[...] his mother

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    danny kaye scarlet pimpernel A detailed portrait of a paradoxical entertainer explores his rise from the streets of Brooklyn, his turbulent marriage, and the claims about his homosexuality.
    danny kaye - hans christian andersen songs Danny Kaye, energetic multitalented American actor and comedian who later became known for his involvement with humanitarian causes.
    Kurt Singer's biography of Danny Kaye is the book to read!

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      Danny Kaye was an American actor and comedian famous for his dancing, impersonations and improvisations.