Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayJan 6, 1912
Death1991-02-06
BiographyAmos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz (January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991), known professionally as Danny Thomas, was an American comedian, actor, singer, producer, and philanthropist. He created and starred in The Danny Thomas Show. In addition to guest roles on many of the comedy, talk, and musical variety programs of his time, his legacy includes a lifelong dedication to fundraising for charity. Thomas founded the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, a leading center in pediatrics with a focus on pediatric cancer. St. Jude has affiliate hospitals in eight other American cities as of early 2020.

Already a successful entertainer, Thomas began his film career in 1947, playing opposite child actress Margaret O'Brien in The Unfinished Dance (1947) and Big City (1948). He then starred in the long-running television sitcom Make Room for Daddy ( The Danny Thomas Show from the fourth season onward) from 1953 to 1964. He played the lead role of Danny Williams. He was the father of Marlo Thomas, Terre Thomas, and Tony Thomas.

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