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Danny Kaye the Comic Actor Trivia Quiz

Semi-tough quiz on popular comic actor Danny Kaye. Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by jesseg. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jesseg

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
25,307

Updated
Nov 20 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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864

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Danny Kaye's birthday? Hint

February 18

April 18

March 18

January 18

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Danny's real name? Hint

David Daniel Kaminsky

David Nathan Kavinski

Daniel Kazinsky

Donald Kayinski

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was Danny Kaye born? Hint

Topeka, Kansas

Hartford, Connecticut

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Brooklyn, New York

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the title of Danny's first film? Hint

Hans Christian Andersen

Wonder Man

DIme a Dance

The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which actress starred opposite Danny in his first 5 films?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... including 'The Kid From Brooklyn' and 'A Song Is Born')

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Question 6 of 10

6. He starred as 'Phil Davis' in what holiday classic?

Answer: ( Two Words ... he co-starred with Bing Crosby)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what year did Danny Kaye win his first special Academy Award? Hint

1956

1955

1958

1560

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Question 8 of 10

8. Danny was one of the original owners of which Major League baseball team? Hint

Minnesota Twins

California Angels

Seattle Mariners

San Diego Padres

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'The Danny Kaye Show' premiered on television in what year? Hint

1960

1963

1965

1968

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Question 10 of 10

10. How old was Danny Kaye when he died? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Danny Kaye's birthday?

Answer: January 18

Some sources say that Kaye's birth date was in 1911, while others claim it was in 1913. His birthday, however, is always written as being January 18.

2. What was Danny's real name?

Answer: David Daniel Kaminsky

3. Where was Danny Kaye born?

Answer: Brooklyn, New York

4. What is the title of Danny's first film?

Answer: DIme a Dance

His first movie was 'Dime a Dance' 1937, but he had starred in Broadway musicals before that.

5. Which actress starred opposite Danny in his first 5 films?

Answer: Virginia Mayo

6. He starred as 'Phil Davis' in what holiday classic?

Answer: White Christmas

7. In what year did Danny Kaye win his first special Academy Award?

Answer: 1955

Danny was given an award by the Academy of Motion Pictures in 1955 for 'his unique talents and service to the Academy, the motion picture industry and the American people.'

8. Danny was one of the original owners of which Major League baseball team?

Answer: Seattle Mariners

Danny was one of the original owners of the Seattle Mariners from 1977 to 1981.

9. 'The Danny Kaye Show' premiered on television in what year?

Answer: 1963

'The Danny Kaye Show' was on television from 1963 to 1967.

10. How old was Danny Kaye when he died?

Answer: 76

Danny Kaye passed away on March 3, 1987 in Los Angeles, California at 76 years old, according to "Wikipedia" and "IMBd".

Source: Author jesseg

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