 Publicity photo of Danny Thomas. Image by CBS Television, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Danny ThomasDanny Thomas Danny Thomas American actor and comedian (1912–1991) For the eponymous TV series, see The Danny Thomas Show. For other people named Danny Thomas, see Danny Thomas (disambiguation). Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz (January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991), known professionally as Danny Thomas, was an American entertainer, producer, and philanthropist. After launching his career in the 1940s in radio and cinema, he created and starred in the 1953–1964 television sitcom Make Room for Daddy / The Danny Thomas Show, and went on to produce a number of successful television programs. In 1962, he leveraged his celebrity status to establish St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a leading center in pediatrics research and treatment, with a focus on pediatric cancer.… (Source: Wikipedia)
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