Danny Kaye

Best known as a Leading Actor based on credits in that role in 2 films, with $30,001,212 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #2,355)

Best-known acting roles: Phil Davis (White Christmas), Jack Martin/Henri Duran (On the Riviera)

Born: January 18, 1911

Died: March 3, 1987

Career Summary

		Movies	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
As an Actor	Leading	2	$30,000,000	$1,212	$30,001,212
	Supporting	1	$0	$0	$0
	(Unclassified)	2	$2,500,000	$0	$2,500,000
In Technical Roles	Executive Producer	1	$0	$0	$0

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000)	2,938	$30,000,000
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 41,001-41,100)	41,099	$32,500,000
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 8,701-8,800)	8,703	$1,212
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 72,001-72,100)	72,049	$1,212
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900)	3,869	$30,001,212
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 48,601-48,700)	48,670	$32,501,212

See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: White Christmas

October 11th, 2014

I previously reviewed White Christmas the first time it came out on Blu-ray. I have nothing new to say about the movie, but last time I only got the DVD to review. How does the film look and sound on High Definition? And is the Blu-ray worth picking up if you missed it the first time like I did? More...

2013 - Holiday Gift Guide - Part IV

December 21st, 2013

PANIC! If you haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet, it is officially time to panic. Personally, I got the last of my shopping done on Wednesday, although I don't think the gift will arrive in time for Christmas. For those still looking for a last minute gift, Part IV of our Holiday Gift Guide focuses on books, CDs, and of course anything else I missed the first time around, beginning with... More...

All Acting Credits

Release Date	Title	Role	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
May 3, 2016	Here Comes Peter Cotto…	Seymour S. Sassaf…
Jan 27, 1956	The Court Jester	Hubert Hawkins
Apr 27, 1954	White Christmas	Phil Davis	$30,000,000	$1,212	$30,001,212
Apr 20, 1951	On the Riviera	Jack Martin/Henri…	$2,500,000		$2,500,000
Sep 1, 1947	The Secret Life of Wal…

Averages			$16,250,000	$1,212	$16,250,606
Totals	5		$32,500,000	$1,212	$32,501,212

Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Jan 27, 1956	The Court Jester
Apr 27, 1954	White Christmas			$30,000,000	$30,001,212	100.0%

Averages		n/a	n/a	$30,000,000	$30,001,212	100.0%
Totals	2			$30,000,000	$30,001,212

Supporting Roles

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
May 3, 2016	Here Comes Peter Cotto…

Averages		n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0.0%
Totals	1			n/a	n/a

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,901-3,000)	2,938	$30,000,000
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 38,701-38,800)	38,799	$32,500,000
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,501-5,600)	5,590	$30,000,000
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 41,001-41,100)	41,099	$32,500,000
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 8,701-8,800)	8,703	$1,212
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 68,501-68,600)	68,541	$1,212
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 18,901-19,000)	18,941	$1,212
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 72,001-72,100)	72,049	$1,212
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,801-3,900)	3,869	$30,001,212
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 45,801-45,900)	45,855	$32,501,212
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 7,301-7,400)	7,363	$30,001,212
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 48,601-48,700)	48,670	$32,501,212
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 1,801-1,900)	1,852	$30,000,000
Top International Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500)	6,481	$1,212
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600)	2,502	$30,001,212
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600)	2,509	$30,000,000
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 8,001-8,100)	8,046	$1,212
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,301-3,400)	3,327	$30,001,212
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 1,601-1,700)	1,700	$30,000,000
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,901-6,000)	5,952	$1,212
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400)	2,305	$30,001,212
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Musical Movies (Rank 101-200)	179	$30,000,000
Top International Leading Stars for Musical Movies (Rank 301-400)	321	$1,212
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Musical Movies (Rank 201-300)	201	$30,001,212
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies	39	$30,000,000
Top International Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,301-2,400)	2,368	$1,212
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies (Rank 301-400)	346	$30,001,212
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 601-700)	602	$30,000,000
Top International Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 701-800)	721	$1,212
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Paramount Pictures Movies (Rank 601-700)	653	$30,001,212

All Technical Credits

Release Date	Title	Role	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
Jan 27, 1956	The Court Jester	Executive Producer

Averages			n/a	n/a	n/a
Totals	1		n/a	n/a	n/a