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Daniel James Dailey Jr. (December 14, 1915 – October 16, 1978) was an American actor and dancer. He is best remembered for a series of popular musicals he made at 20th Century Fox such as Mother Wore Tights (1947).
Dan Dailey. Actor: The Governor & J.J.. Born in New York City, Dan Dailey started his career in vaudeville, later making his Broadway debut in the stage version of "Babes in Arms". When signed to MGM, the studio initially casted him as a Nazi in The Mortal Storm (1940).
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Dan Dailey. Actor: The Governor & J.J.. Born in New York City, Dan Dailey started his career in vaudeville, later making his Broadway debut in the stage version of "Babes in Arms". When signed to MGM, the studio initially casted him as a Nazi in The Mortal Storm (1940).
- December 14, 1915
- October 16, 1978
Dec 14, 2012 · In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism. The roar of the greasepaint, the smell of the crowd, Anthony Newley called it, and after the final curtain call of "The Odd Couple," backstage, all Dan Dailey.
Sep 28, 2011 · One such dancer that comes to mind was Dan Dailey. He lacked the polish of Fred Astaire, and the athletics of Gene Kelly, but he was 20th Century Fox's answer to the both of them in the 1940s, and he deserves to be remembered.
- David Lobosco
Dan Dailey was born in New York. He made his stage debut in a minstrel show when he was 6 years-old, later performing in vaudeville shows. He received an Oscar nomination in 1948 for his performance in When My Baby Smiles at Me, and in 1949 he recorded four songs for Decca Records with the hugely popular Andrews Sisters.
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Step back in time with me as we pay tribute to one of Classic Hollywood's brightest stars - Dan Dailey. 🌟 From captivating performances to timeless elegance, Dan Dailey's influence on the...
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