Dan Dailey Biography

Fast Facts

• Became the first actor to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor
• His sister was actress Irene Dailey, who appeared in film "Five Easy Pieces" and the series "Another World․"
• Became involved in minstrel shows and vaudeville beginning in the 1920s
• His Broadway debut came in 1937's "Babes in Arms․"
• Quote: "A man's business dictates the way he lives, and his wife must be willing to make adjustments if they are to be happy․ A sense of humor helps, too․ There are so many times when it helps if you can laugh at the world--and yourself․"
• Known for his role in musical films, including "There's No Business Like Show Business" and "It's Always Fair Weather․"
• Shared the screen with Marilyn Monroe in 1950's "A Ticket to Tomahawk," which became one of the actress' first appearances on film