Danny Thomas
Born
6 January 1914 (112)
Also known 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 (31)
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
2011
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
2002
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
1989
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988
Side by Side
1988
The Spike Jones Story
1988
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
1986
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
1986
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
1985
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1983
Three on a Date
1978
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
1976
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
1976
Journey Back to Oz
1972
Diana!
1971
Carnival Nights
1968
Cricket on the Hearth
1967
Mondo Hollywood
1967
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
1966
Rendezvous in Space
1964
Looking for Love
1964
General Foods Opening Night
1963
The All-Star Christmas Show
1958
Lincoln Speaks for Himself
1955
The Jazz Singer
1953
I'll See You in My Dreams
1951
Call Me Mister
1951
Big City
1948
The Unfinished Dance
1947
The Arab Americans