Acting
Danny Thomas
Born January 6, 1914
Died February 6, 1991 · aged 77
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 fathe…
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Wake Me When the War Is Over · 1969Wake Me When the War Is Over
★ 5.21969
MovieComedyWar
During the latter days of WWII an American Lieutenant accidentally falls out of an airplane into German territory. He is taken in by a Baroness who becomes smitten with him and doesn't want him to leave, so she doesn't tell him that the war has ended...for five years!
Rendezvous in Space · 1964Rendezvous in Space
★ 6.01964
MovieDocumentaryAnimation
This documentary, the final film directed by Frank Capra, explores America's plans for the future of space exploration. It was produced by the Martin-Marietta Corporation for exhibition in the Hall of Science at the 1964 New York World's Fair.
Journey Back to Oz · 1972Journey Back to Oz
★ 5.41972
MovieAnimationFamily
Dorothy and Toto return to Oz to find the Scarecrow ruling the Emerald City. Unfortunately for the new overseer, the wicked Mombi is conspiring to take over the city. With the help of the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion and other familiar friends, Dorothy sets out to save Oz.
Big City · 1948Big City
★ 7.81948
MovieDramaMusic
A young orphan in New York's Lower East Side is collectively adopted by three neighborhood men--a minister, a cantor, and a cop.
The Jazz Singer · 1953The Jazz Singer
★ 6.01953
MovieMusicDrama
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
The Unfinished Dance · 1947The Unfinished Dance
★ 6.41947
MovieDramaMusic
Meg, a young ballet student, idolizes the school's top ballerina, the shallow Ariane Bouchet. Meg is distressed when she learns visiting prima ballerina Darina rather than Bouchet will play the lead in the school's production of "Swan Lake." So on opening night, Meg arranges an accident which nearly kills Darina and ends her dancing career. As a result, Bouchet becomes a star, while Meg is torn with guilt. This is a remake of the 1937 French film "Ballerina", based on a short story by Paul Morand.
Carter's Army · 1975Carter's Army
★ 4.51975
MovieTV MovieWar
A racist officer is put in charge of an all-black squad of troops charged with the mission of blowing up an important hydro-dam in Nazi Germany. Their failure would delay the Allies' advance into Germany, thus prolonging the war.
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again · 1970The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again
★ 5.61970
MovieActionAdventure
Walter Brennan is back as the clever and funny over the hill Texas Ranger Nash Crawford. This time the gang must face corruption in their own home town. The gang put their heads together to clean up their town, take back the rule of law and rehabilitate the town lush (played by Fred Astaire) along with way.
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Big City · 1948Big City
★ 7.81948
MovieDramaMusic
A young orphan in New York's Lower East Side is collectively adopted by three neighborhood men--a minister, a cantor, and a cop.
Cantor David Irwin Feldman
Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title · 1966Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title
★ 5.31966
MovieThrillerComedy
A man is mistaken by foreign agents for a defecting cosmonaut and must prove his identity while evading capture.
Diner Customer (uncredited)
Second Chance · 1972Second Chance
★ 7.01972
MovieComedyDrama
A rich stockbroker buys a Nevada ghost town as a community for people who need a second chance in life.
Executive Producer
The Pigeon · 1969The Pigeon
★ 10.01969
MovieCrimeThriller
A private eye is hired to protect a young woman who has a black book on a crime syndicate.
Executive Producer
Call Me Mister · 1951Call Me Mister
★ 6.81951
MovieMusic
A G.I. in occupied Japan tries to re-woo his old love, who's putting on a show for the troops.
Pfc. Stanley Poppopolis
Get Smart · 1965Get Smart
★ 8.01965
SeriesComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Maxwell Smart, a hilariously inept and maladroit secret agent for CONTROL, battles the nefarious—though equally incompetent—KAOS.
Man on Street (uncredited)
































