Danny Thomas

Birth Name:

Muzyad Yakhoob

Birth Place:

Deerfield, Michigan, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

For his humanitarian efforts in founding St․ Jude's, he was made a Knight of Malta by Pope Pius XII and a Knight Commander of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem by Pope Paul VI
Toured Italy, North Africa, and the Philippines during World War II to entertain the troops stationed there
Was awarded a Congressional Medal by President Ronald Reagan for his career achievements in 1985
Began performing stand-up comedy at nightclubs in Chicago in 1940 because they paid more than his radio work
Started out as the host of the amateur radio show "The Happy Hour Club" in Detroit in 1932
Best known for his role as Danny Williams in "Make Room for Daddy" and as the founder of St․ Jude's Children's Research Hospital
Was also the executive producer of several television shows, including "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "Mod Squad," and "The Joey Bishop Show․"
Appeared in films like "The Unfinished Dance," "Call Me Mister," and "I'll See You in My Dreams․"

1952Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March):Winner
1955Primetime Emmy - Best Actor Starring in a Regular Series:Winner
1955Primetime Emmy - Best Written Comedy Material:Nominated
1956Primetime Emmy - Best Actor - Continuing Performance:Nominated
1958Primetime Emmy - Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series:Nominated
1959Primetime Emmy - Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1970Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Dramatic Series:Nominated
1991Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2007TV Land Award - The "Hey! It's...!" Award (Favorite Cameo or Guest Star):Winner

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