Biography
Danny Thomas (born Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz; January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991) was an American nightclub comedian and television and film actor and producer, whose career spanned five decades. Thomas was best known for starring in the television sitcom Make Room for Daddy (also known as The Danny Thomas Show). He was also the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He is the father of Marlo Thomas, Terre Thomas, and Tony Thomas
Acted in 29
1980s
- 1988
Side by Side
Charlie Warren
- 1980
1970s
- 1978
Three on a Date
Man in Airport (uncredited)
- 1976
The Practice
Dr. Jules Bedford · 27 episodes
- 1974
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971
- 1970
1960s
- 1968
- 1967
Cricket on the Hearth
Caleb (voice)
Mondo Hollywood
Movie
- 1966
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Diner Customer (uncredited)
- 1965
- 1964
Rendezvous in Space
Interviewer / Narrator (voice)
- 1963
The Bill Dana Show
TV
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1958
- 1957
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
Danny Williams · 1 episode
- 1956
- 1953
The Jazz Singer
Jerry Golding
- 1951
Call Me Mister
Pfc. Stanley Poppopolis
1940s
- 1948
Big City
Cantor David Irwin Feldman
- 1947
The Unfinished Dance
Mr. Paneros
Produced 23
1970s
- 1979
The Return of Mod Squad
Executive Producer
Samurai
Executive Producer
- 1978
Three on a Date
Executive Producer
- 1976
The Practice
Producer
- 1975
Carter's Army
Executive Producer
- 1974
Remember When
Executive Producer
- 1972
Second Chance
Executive Producer
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
The Pigeon
Executive Producer
- 1968
- 1967
Cricket on the Hearth
Executive Producer
The Danny Thomas Hour
Producer
Rango
Producer
- 1966
- 1961
- 1960
1950s
- 1957
Directed 1
1960s
- 1963
The Bill Dana Show
Director
Created 1
1960s
- 1960
Appearances36
2010s
- 2011
Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Self
2000s
- 2002
Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1980s
- 1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
The Spike Jones Story
Self
- 1986
Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
Self
- 1985
- 1983
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Self
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1980
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
Self · 1 episode
1970s
- 1976
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
Self
- 1975
- 1974
Tony Orlando and Dawn
Self · 2 episodes
- 1973
- 1971
Diana!
Self
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
Carnival Nights
Self
- 1967
The Danny Thomas Hour
Self - Host · 22 episodes
- 1964
Looking for Love
Self
- 1963
General Foods Opening Night
Self
- 1962
- 1961
The DuPont Show of the Week
Self · 1 episode
1950s
- 1958
The All-Star Christmas Show
Self
- 1957
- 1956
- 1954
- 1952
- 1950
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 4 episodes
- 1948
No release date
The Arab Americans
Self (Archival Footage)