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Danny Kaye, For the South African singer, see Danny K.Danny KayeBornDavid Daniel KaminskyJanuary 18, 1913(1913-01-18)Brooklyn, New York, U.S.DiedMarch 3, 1987(1987-03-03) (aged 74)Los Angeles, California, U.S.OccupationActor, singer, comedianYears active1935–1986SpouseSylvia Fine (1940-1987) (his death) 1 childDanny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky) (January 18, 1913 – March 3, 1987) was an American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian. He became extremely popular in films with his bravura performances of patter songs and for childrens favorites such as The Inch Worm and The Ugly Duckling. He was the first ambassador-at-large of UNICEF and received the French Legion of Honor in 1986 for his many years of work with the organization.