Danny Thomas
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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Also Known As
Movies (29)
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
as Self
2011
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2002
Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
as Self
1989
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as Self
1988
Side by Side
as Charlie Warren
1988
The Spike Jones Story
as Self
1988
All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
as Self
1986
Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary
as Self
1986
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
as Self (archive footage)
1985
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
as Self
1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1983
The Return of Mod Squad
Executive Producer (Production)
1979
Samurai
Executive Producer (Production)
1979
Three on a Date
as Man in Airport (uncredited)
1978
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
as Self
1976
Carter's Army
Executive Producer (Production)
1975
Remember When
Executive Producer (Production)
1974
Journey Back to Oz
as Tin Man (voice)
1972
Second Chance
Executive Producer (Production)
1972
Diana!
as Self
1971
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
Executive Producer (Production)
1970
The Ballad of Andy Crocker
Executive Producer (Production)
1969
The Pigeon
Executive Producer (Production)
1969
The Monk
Executive Producer (Production)
1969
Wake Me When the War Is Over
Executive Producer (Production)
1969
The Over the Hill Gang
Executive Producer (Production)
1969
Carnival Nights
as Self
1968
Cricket on the Hearth
as Caleb (voice)
1967
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
as Diner Customer (uncredited)
1966
TV Shows (21)
One Big Family
1986
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
as Self
1980
I'm a Big Girl Now
1980
The Practice
as Dr. Jules Bedford
1976
Donny & Marie
as Self
1976
Tony Orlando and Dawn
as Self
1974
Dinah!
as Self
1974
Happy Days
1974
Kojak
as Asst. Chief Howard Brokaw
1973
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self
1973
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
The Pearl Bailey Show
as Self
1971
Make Room for Granddaddy
as Danny Williams
1970
McCloud
1970
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as Self
1969
The Mod Squad
as The Good Friend
1968
Here's Lucy
as Danny Gallupi
1968
The Danny Thomas Hour
as Self - Host
1967
The Guns of Will Sonnett
Producer (Production)
1967
Rango
Producer (Production)
1967
That Girl
1966