Date of birth: January 18, 1911
Date of death: March 03, 1987 (Aged 76)
Full name: David Daniel Kaminsky
Born place: Brooklyn, California, US
Height: 5’11’’ (180.3 cm)
Weight: 171 lbs (78 kg)
Hair color: Red
Eye color: Green
David Daniel Kaminsky, known professionally as Danny Kaye, was born on January 18, 1911, in Brooklyn, New York, and died on March 3, 1987. He developed his rapid-fire comic style in vaudeville before becoming a Broadway and Hollywood star.
Kaye starred in films including Up in Arms, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Hans Christian Andersen and White Christmas. He was also a singer, conductor, television host and longtime UNICEF goodwill ambassador.
The previous article listed California as his birthplace and focused on personal passions rather than verifiable work. The birthplace is corrected and his film, music and humanitarian legacy were added.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
