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Danny Thomas
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In short · Produced for nine decades — 19 credits.
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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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Writer
1 creditActor
14 credits
Walk the Line(2005)
Prison Guard (uncredited)
FilmOne Big Family(1986)
Jake Hatton
TV
I'm a Big Girl Now(1980)
Dr. Benjamin Douglass
TV
The Practice(1976)
Dr. Jules Bedford
TVMake Room for Granddaddy(1970)
Danny Williams
TV
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title(1966)
Diner Customer (uncredited)
Film
Looking for Love(1964)
Danny Thomas
Film
The Dick Van Dyke Show(1961)
Kolak (uncredited) (1 Episode)
TV
The Danny Thomas Show(1953)
Danny Williams
TV
The Jazz Singer(1952)
Jerry Golding
Film
I'll See You in My Dreams(1951)
Gus Kahn
Film
Call Me Mister(1951)
Stanley
Film
Big City(1948)
Cantor David Irwin Feldman
Film
The Unfinished Dance(1947)
Mr. Paneros
Film
Designer
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Additional credits3Show
Non-headline appearances — talk-show, awards-show, panel, and archive-footage credits, kept separate from the main filmography.
- Cricket on the HearthSelf · 1967
- The Danny Thomas HourSelf - Host · 1967
- Four Star RevueSelf - Host · 1950
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