Danny Thomas's biography

Amos Alphonsus Muzyad Yakhoob is 79 years old television actor born at Deerfield. He was born on Saturday 6th of January 1912. Danny is often nicknamed as Muzzy, Jake, Amos Jacobs, Amos Jacobs Kairouz, Danny Thomas. According to year of birth 1912 Danny belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 6th of January means he is Capricorn. These people are stable in nature. As the sign lord is “Saturn”, the person will be judgemental in his approach.

Danny is middle eastern american. He is citizen of United States of America. He is roman catholic. Danny´s primary profession is to be television actor. You can know Danny also as film actor, film producer. He is recently known as television producer.

Danny Thomas's family

Danny has 1 son and 1 daughter

Danny Thomas's son: Tony Thomas

Danny Thomas's son's name is Tony Thomas. He is known as film producer. Danny´s son was born on Tuesday 7th of December 1948 in Los Angeles.

Danny Thomas's daughter: Marlo Thomas

Danny Thomas's daughter's name is Marlo Thomas. She is known as television producer. His daughter was born on Sunday 21st of November 1937 in Detroit.

Danny Thomas's schools

We found 1 school He attended. Name of the school: Woodward High School.

Detailed informations about his schools

Graduated from Woodward High School in Toledo, OH, in 1931.
Attended the University of Toledo, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Danny Thomas's career

Danny´s main focus is to be television actor. He is famous thanks to Make Room for Daddy, or The Danny Thomas Show..

Is Danny Thomas gay ?

Danny is known to be straight.

How did Danny Thomas die

He died on on Wednesday 6th of February 1991 when he was 79 years old at Los Angeles. Danny Thomass death was caused by heart failure.

Awards and competitions

Danny Thomas's Awards

Was a posthumous recipient of the 2004 Bob Hope Humanitarian Award.

Danny Thomas's Rankings

Danny Williams, his character on The Danny Thomas Show (1953), was ranked #5 in "TV Guide'"s list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" in its 20 June 2004 issue.

What Danny Thomas has done for a first time

Was the first actor to legally change his name, twice, before Jane Wyman, Julie London and Robert Fuller.
His first radio show was called "The Happy Hour Club".
When he was ten years old he first became acquainted with the doings of Crotchy Callahan--a mainstay of his nightclub act for years.
His first job was as an extra in a Charles Chaplin film when he was only age eight.

Danny Thomas's quotes

Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others.
Then a fellow whose wife had just been cured of cancer of the womb came into this little night club where I was playing and told me about St. Jude, the patron of the hopeless. So I went around to church and told him.
[In 1957]: I understand you're the patron of the hopeless. Well, that's me. I want to know whether I should stay in showbusiness. If I shouldn't, please make me a sign. If I do stay and if I make good in a big way, I'll build you a shrine.
[When in 1945 his career began to escalate]: By 1946, I could have built an altar and fulfilled my obligation. By 1948, I could have built a small chapel. By 1950, I could have built a larger one.
[In 1957]: It's the difference between having your merchandise in the basement or having it in the street window.
[About art]: So, the success we've had is truly 'art for art's sake.'
Certainly we couldn't have asked for more awards or critical raves than we got in our first three years. And we got up to a good rating too. But last year, we came right in the middle of 'Climax' and we couldn't do a thing.
[When asked as to how long he could continue starring as Danny Williams]: I have options for two more years after this one. I'd like to do at least one more year in deference to the sponsors. Then I'd like to slow down and let the reruns work for me.
[on the hospital he was promoting]: It is my belief that St. Jude Hospital will one day announce to the world the great tidings of a cure for leukemia or cancer or even both. I am proud to beg for this project.
[In 1961]: Situation comedy! I hate the term. There's all that talk about giving the public education on TV. We haven't yet educated the public to appreciate what it is getting now.
Why should all shows be lumped into the category of 'situation comedy?' They should be called 'life shows,' because they reflect life. Do you know why they have the tragic and the comic masks in the theater?
[Who said in 1962 about thanking people who contributed to his hospital]: It took a rabble-rousing, hook-nosed comedian to get your attention, but it took your heart, your loving minds, your generous souls to make this dream come true.
[Who said in 1964 about the character of St. Joseph]: It's a story that has never been told before.
Nobody has anything to be ashamed of regarding his national origins - and by golly, I'm trying to prove it.
I'll do Yiddish, Greek, Arabic, Negro, Italian and Irish vernaculars, and to heck with the squawks.
[In 1959]: Dialect jokes are the best weapons available to fight prejudice. People who complain about dialect bits cause more bigotry than they prevent. Afterall, everybody in this country belongs to some kind of minority group.
Semi-retired? I've been working like crazy for the past three years.
[Who responded in 1986 about his legs that are rebelling after a lifetime as a stand-up comedian]: Oh, no, that's different. A stand-up comedian doesn't have to wait for other people. Out there, it's only God, the audience and you.
[When his son Tony Thomas promised his father he shouldn't have to work, everyday]: That's the only promise Tony's ever broken.
[In 1964]: All our shows have a preoccupation with trouble. Nothing is shared by so many people.
[on the death of Lucille Ball in 1989]: She was the best female clown that ever lived, no question .... Lucy did everything - jumping in a barrel of cement, light her nose, eat candy off the conveyor belt.
[When asked if he was tempted by the gorgeous Vegas chorus girls]: Not in 36 years of marriage. However, the first woman who helps me cheat gets $400.
[In 1988]: Once in a while, I used to consider cheating. Then I would think of my Sicilian wife and a Sicilian funeral.
If I were starting out today. I wouldn't make it.
[About to read the Academy Awards voting rules] For you people watching at home, this might be a good time to make some dip.
[In 1976]: If there's a basic reason for the success of TV shows, it is their preoccupation with trouble. Nothing else is shared by so many people!
My people are inherently storytellers. When I was a kid, the entertainment was somebody from the old country or a big city who came and visited and told tales of where they came from.
[About the institution where he embarked on terminally ill-cancer patients]: That hospital is my only interest in life. That's why I was born. If I must be remembered, it will be for that more than anything else.

Danny Thomas's height, body shape, eye color

Lets describe how Danny Thomas looks. We will focus on his height, body shape, eye color and hair color. Danny is tall as 5' 11" (180 cm). Body build is average. His eyes are tinted brown - dark. His hair is shade of salt and pepper.

Danny Thomas