Dan Dailey

Birth Name:

Daniel James Dailey

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Director

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

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