Danny kaye autobiography

Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky; Yiddish: דוד־דניאל קאַמינסקי; Janu – March 3, ) was an American actor, comedian, singer, and dancer. His performances featured physical comedy, idiosyncratic pantomimes, and rapid-fire novelty songs. Over the course of his career, Kaye’s talents were lauded as deeply original and American. Born David Daniel Kaminsky in Brooklyn in , Danny Kaye was the son of an immigrant Russian. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Danny Kaye left school at the age of 13 to work in the so-called Borscht Belt of Jewish resorts in the Catskill Mountains. It was there he learned the basics of show biz. From there he went through a series of jobs in and out of the business.