Danny Thomas
American actor, comedian, and humanitarian of Lebanese parentage (1912–1991)
Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz, 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. He was the father of Marlo Thomas, Terre Thomas, and Tony Thomas.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 8 films (1947–1976) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 298 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | The Practice | M-G-M TV | 30 min | Color | sound | |
| 1965 | Rendezvous In Space. | Martin-Marietta Corp. | 19 min | Color | sound | |
| 1952 | The Jazz Singer | Michael Curtiz | 107 min | |||
| 1951 | I’ll See You In My Dreams. | Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. | 110 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1948 | BIG CITY | Norman Taurog | 103 min | B&W | ||
| 1948 | Big City. | Norman Taurog | 103 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1947 | The Unfinished Dance | Henry Koster | 101 min | |||
| 1947 | The Unfinished Dance. | Henry Koster | 101 min | 35mm | Color | sound |