Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas

Known for Acting · 77 credits

Born
1914-01-06
Died
1991-02-06
Also known as
Amos Alphonsus Muzyad Yaqoob

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

Known For

TV Shows (46)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

as Self / Self (archive footage)

The Mike Douglas Show
TV

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

as Self / Self - Co-Host

Get Smart
TV

Get Smart

1965

as Man on Street (uncredited)

The Merv Griffin Show
TV

The Merv Griffin Show

1962

as Self

What's My Line?
TV

What's My Line?

1950

as Self - Mystery Guest

Happy Days
TV

Happy Days

1974

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
TV

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

1956

as Gino Pelletti / Ed Dubro

The Lucy Show
TV

The Lucy Show

1962

as Danny Thomas

The Dick Van Dyke Show
TV

The Dick Van Dyke Show

1961

as Kolak (uncredited)

The Ed Sullivan Show
TV

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

as Self

Kojak
TV

Kojak

1973

as Asst. Chief Howard Brokaw

Here's Lucy
TV

Here's Lucy

1968

as Danny Gallupi

That Girl
TV

That Girl

1966

The Colgate Comedy Hour
TV

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950

as Self

McCloud
TV

McCloud

1970

Dinah!
TV

Dinah!

1974

as Self

People's Choice Awards
TV

People's Choice Awards

1975

as Self - Presenter

Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957

as Self

The Bob Hope Show
TV

The Bob Hope Show

1950

as Self / Self - Cameo

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
TV

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

1956

as Self

The Mod Squad
TV

The Mod Squad

1968

as The Good Friend

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

1958

The Danny Thomas Show
TV

The Danny Thomas Show

1953

as Danny Williams

This Is Your Life
TV

This Is Your Life

1952

as Self

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
TV

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969

as Self

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
TV

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

1973

as Self

Donny & Marie
TV

Donny & Marie

1976

as Self

The Wonderful World of Disney
TV

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954

as Self

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
TV

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

1971

Tony Orlando and Dawn
TV

Tony Orlando and Dawn

1974

as Self

The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
TV

The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour

1957

as Danny Williams

The Emmy Awards
TV

The Emmy Awards

1949

as Self

The Danny Thomas Hour
TV

The Danny Thomas Hour

1967

as Self - Host

The Bill Dana Show
TV

The Bill Dana Show

1963

The Jimmy Durante Show
TV

The Jimmy Durante Show

1954

as Self

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
TV

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

1980

as Self

The Practice
TV

The Practice

1976

as Dr. Jules Bedford

The DuPont Show of the Week
TV

The DuPont Show of the Week

1961

as Self

The Big Party
TV

The Big Party

1959

as Self

Make Room for Granddaddy
TV

Make Room for Granddaddy

1970

as Danny Williams

The Pearl Bailey Show
TV

The Pearl Bailey Show

1971

as Self

I'm a Big Girl Now
TV

I'm a Big Girl Now

1980

The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show
TV

The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show

1956

as Self

One Big Family
TV

One Big Family

1986

The Wonderful World of Burlesque
TV

The Wonderful World of Burlesque

1965

as Host

Four Star Revue
TV

Four Star Revue

1950

as Host

Movies (31)

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Movie

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

1988

as Self

Mondo Hollywood
Movie

Mondo Hollywood

1967

Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary
Movie

Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary

1986

as Self

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Movie

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Journey Back to Oz
Movie

Journey Back to Oz

1972

as Tin Man (voice)

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers
Movie

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

1985

as Self (archive footage)

I'll See You in My Dreams
Movie

I'll See You in My Dreams

1951

as Gus Kahn

The Unfinished Dance
Movie

The Unfinished Dance

1947

as Mr. Paneros

Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Movie

Bob Hope's World of Comedy

1976

as Self (archive footage)

CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
Movie

CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years

1976

as Self

Cricket on the Hearth
Movie

Cricket on the Hearth

1967

as Caleb (voice)

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Movie

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

1983

as Self

The Jazz Singer
Movie

The Jazz Singer

1953

as Jerry Golding

Carnival Nights
Movie

Carnival Nights

1968

as Self

Side by Side
Movie

Side by Side

1988

as Charlie Warren

Diana!
Movie

Diana!

1971

as Self

Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song
Movie

Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song

2002

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Looking for Love
Movie

Looking for Love

1964

as Self

Three on a Date
Movie

Three on a Date

1978

as Man in Airport (uncredited)

The All-Star Christmas Show
Movie

The All-Star Christmas Show

1958

as Self

Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life
Movie

Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life

2011

as Self

Big City
Movie

Big City

1948

as Cantor David Irwin Feldman

All Star Party for Clint Eastwood
Movie

All Star Party for Clint Eastwood

1986

as Self (uncredited)

Rendezvous in Space
Movie

Rendezvous in Space

1964

as Interviewer / Narrator (voice)

Lincoln Speaks for Himself
Movie

Lincoln Speaks for Himself

1955

as Self - Host

Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
Movie

Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title

1966

as Diner Customer (uncredited)

Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy
Movie

Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy

1989

as Self

General Foods Opening Night
Movie

General Foods Opening Night

1963

Call Me Mister
Movie

Call Me Mister

1951

as Pfc. Stanley Poppopolis

The Arab Americans
Movie

The Arab Americans

as Self (Archival Footage)

The Spike Jones Story
Movie

The Spike Jones Story

1988

as Self

About Danny Thomas

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 With 77 credits spanning from 1947 to 2011, Danny Thomas has appeared in 31 films and 46 TV shows.

Fans searching for Danny Thomas movies, Danny Thomas filmography, or the latest projects starring Danny Thomas can stream many of these titles on CineFlixo, free and in HD, with no subscription required.

Most Popular Danny Thomas Movies

Where to Watch Danny Thomas Films

Most Danny Thomas movies and series are available to stream on CineFlixo in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Danny Thomas, check our movies catalogue and browse page.

Popular Web Series Collections