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Danny Thomas

(Amos Jacobs)
actor, singer, dancer
Born: 1/6/1914
Birthplace: Deerfield, Michigan

Emmy Award-winning and popular entertainer of the 1950s, '60s and '70s who starred in The Danny Thomas Show (originally called Make Room for Daddy) (1953–64) and The Danny Thomas Hour (1967–68). He is the father of actress Marlo Thomas.

Died: 2/6/1991

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