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Danny Thomas was an American nightclub comedian, singer, actor, producer, and philanthropist whose career spanned five decades. He created and starred in one of the most successful and long-running situation comedies in the history of American network television, the eponymous 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.
Birth Name
Amos Alphonsus Muzyad Yakhoob
Born
Saturday, 06 January 1912
Died
Wednesday, 06 February 1991
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Being Mary Tyler Moore | Self | 2023 |
| Lucy and Desi | Self | 2022 |
| The Comedy Store | Danny Williams | 2020 |
| Hey Moe, Hey Dad! | Self | 2015 |
| Pioneers of Television | Danny Williams - Make Room for Daddy / Danny Williams / Self | 2008 |
| Jack Taylor of Beverly Hills | Self | 2007 |
| TV Land Moguls | Self | 2004 |
| Hit Celebrity TV Commercials | Self - for Maxwell House Coffee | 2004 |
| Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song | Self | 2001 |
| I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special | (archive footage) | 2001 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Make Room for Granddaddy | 1970 |
| The Danny Thomas Hour | 1967 |
| The Bill Dana Show | 1963 |
| The Danny Thomas Show | 1953 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| The Unbroken Circle: A Tribute to Mother Maybelle Carter | 1979 |
| Samurai | 1979 |
| Remember When | 1974 |
| Second Chance | 1972 |
| The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again | 1970 |
| Make Room for Granddaddy | 1970 |
| Carter's Army | 1970 |
| The Ballad of Andy Crocker | 1969 |
| The Pigeon | 1969 |
| The Monk | 1969 |
| Wake Me When the War Is Over | 1969 |
| The New People | 1969 |
| The Over-the-Hill Gang | 1969 |
| Mod Squad | 1968 |
| Cricket on the Hearth | 1967 |
| The Danny Thomas Hour | 1967 |
| The Guns of Will Sonnett | 1967 |
| Rango | 1967 |
| Danny Thomas Special: The Wonderful World of Burlesque | 1965 |
| The Tycoon | 1964 |
| The Bill Dana Show | 1963 |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show | 1961 |
| The Joey Bishop Show | 1961 |
| The Andy Griffith Show | 1960 |
| Love and Marriage | 1959 |
| The Real McCoys | 1957 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1991 | Emmy | Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1971 | Golden Globe | Best TV Actor - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1970 | Emmy | Outstanding Dramatic Series | Nominated |
| 1959 | Emmy | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1958 | Emmy | Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1956 | Emmy | Best Actor - Continuing Performance | Nominated |
| 1955 | Emmy | Best Actor Starring in a Regular Series | Won |
| 1955 | Emmy | Best Written Comedy Material | Nominated |
