may not adequately summarize its contents. To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (January 2010) Danny Kaye Born David Daniel Kaminsky January 18, 1913(1913-01-18) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Died March 3, 1987(1987-03-03) (aged 74) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Occupation Actor, singer, comedian Years active 1935–1986 Spouse Sylvia Fine (1940-1987) (his death) 1 child Danny Kaye (born David Daniel Kaminsky) (January 18, 1913 – March 3, 1987) was an American actor, singer, dancer, and comedian. He became extremely popular in films with his bravura performances of patter songs and for children's favorites such as The Inch Worm and The Ugly Duckling. He was the first ambassador-at-large of UNICEF and received the French Legion of Honor in 1986 for his many years of work with the organization..