Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas

  • Birthday: 1914-01-06
  • Deathday: 1991-02-06
  • Also know as: Amos Alphonsus Muzyad Yaqoob

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

Filmography

I'll See You in My Dreams

1951

As Gus Kahn

Cricket on the Hearth

1967

As Caleb (voice)

The Unfinished Dance

1947

As Mr. Paneros

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983

As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Looking for Love

1964

As Self

The Jazz Singer

1953

As Jerry Golding

Big City

1948

As Cantor David Irwin Feldman

Call Me Mister

1951

As Pfc. Stanley Poppopolis

Side by Side

1988

As Charlie Warren

Diana!

1971

As Self

Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song

2002

As Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Journey Back to Oz

1972

As Tin Man (voice)

Rendezvous in Space

1964

As Interviewer / Narrator (voice)

Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title

1966

As Diner Customer (uncredited)

Lincoln Speaks for Himself

1955

As Self - Host

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

1985

As Self (archive footage)

Three on a Date

1978

As Man in Airport (uncredited)

The Arab Americans

0000

As Self (Archival Footage)

Production

The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again

1970

As Executive Producer

Second Chance

1972

As Executive Producer

Wake Me When the War Is Over

1969

As Executive Producer

The Ballad of Andy Crocker

1969

As Executive Producer

The Over the Hill Gang

1969

As Executive Producer

The Pigeon

1969

As Executive Producer

Carter's Army

1970

As Executive Producer

The Monk

1969

As Executive Producer

Remember When

1974

As Executive Producer

Samurai

1979

As Executive Producer

The Return of Mod Squad

1979

As Executive Producer

Three on a Date

1978

As Executive Producer

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