Biography of danny thomas
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Danny Thomas
American actor and comedian (–)
For the eponymous TV series, see The Danny Thomas Show. For other people named Danny Thomas, see Danny Thomas (disambiguation).
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| Born | Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz ()January 6, Deerfield, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 6, () (aged&#;79) Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1] |
| Other&#;names | Amos Jacobs Kairouz, Amos Jacobs "Eggs" |
| Years&#;active | – |
| Spouse | Rose Marie Cassaniti &#; &#; (m.&#;)&#; |
| Children | 3, including Tony and Marlo Thomas |
Danny Thomas (born Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz; January 6, – February 6, ) was an American actor, singer, nightclub comedian, producer, and philanthropist. He created and starred in The Danny Thomas Show. In addition to guest roles on many of the comedy, talk, and musical variety programs of his time, his legacy includes a lifelong dedication to fundraising for charity. Most notably, he was the founder of St. Jude C
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Danny Thomas
&#;Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It&#;s what you do for others.&#; &#;Danny Thomas
Many remember Danny Thomas as an individual who made his mark upon the entertainment industry as a nightclub comedian, singer, actor, and producer. His lengthy career included a starring role in a situation comedy, in addition to appearing in a wide range of variety shows. Though valued as an entertainer, he was also a generous and notable philanthropist, founding St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Amos Muzyad “Muzzy” Yakhoob Kairouz was born on his family’s horse farm in Deerfield, Michigan, during a blizzard as one of 10 children. His parents were Charles Yakhoob Kairouz and Margaret Taouk.
Though born in Michigan, the family soon moved. Kairouz grew up in Toledo, Ohio, attending St. Francis de Sales Church, as his parents were Catholic immigrants from Lebanon. He went to Woodward High School and, later, the University of To
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Best remembered as the star of Make Room for Daddy during television's first golden age, Danny Thomas () was more than just another nightclub entertainer turned sitcom star. Along with partner Sheldon Leonard, he produced such landmark television series as The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and many others. However, his most enduring contribution was the time and energy he expended while helping establish the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
According to his autobiography, Make Room for Danny, the man known to millions the world over as Danny Thomas was born Muzyad Yakhoob on January 6, , in Deerfield, Michigan. Baptized at Deerfield's St. Alphonsus Church, his mother had always assumed that her son's name had been changed to Alphonsus, and used it on several legal papers. Finally, the youngster's father decided to legally change the family's last name to Jacobs. Hence the father became Charles Jacobs, the mother Margaret, and young “Muz