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Humorous composer Sylvia Fine created unique and influential music in her partnership with Danny Kaye. Fine wrote over 100 songs for Kaye to perform, including the music for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Inspector General, and On the Riviera.
Sylvia Fine Kaye (August 29, 1913 – October 28, 1991) was an American lyricist, composer, and producer. Many of her compositions and productions were performed by her husband, comedian Danny Kaye. Fine was a Peabody Award -winner and was nominated for two Academy Awards and two Emmys during her career.
Sylvia Fine was born on 29 August 1913 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was a producer and writer, known for The Five Pennies (1959), The Moon Is Blue (1953) and Vegas Vacation (1997). She was married to Danny Kaye. She died on 28 October 1991 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
The careers of Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine cover most of the twentieth-century and encompass nearly every form of the entertainment industry. Kaye, a multi-faceted entertainer, worked his way from performing at summer resorts to starring in feature films and conducting major symphony orchestras.
Oct 28, 1991 · Sylvia Fine Kaye. Birth Place. Brooklyn, New York, USA. Born. August 29, 1913. Died. October 28, 1991. Cause of Death. Emphysema. Biography. Read More. Songwriter whose witty, complex lyrics and melodic tunes were often written as special material to showcase the unique talents of her husband, Danny Kaye.
Sylvia Fine. Highest Rated: 97% The Court Jester (1955) Lowest Rated: 82% The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) Birthday: Aug 29, 1913. Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA. Songwriter whose...
Active - 1944 - 1959 | Born - Jan 1, 1913 | Died - Oct 28, 1991 | Genres - Comedy, Musical, Romance. Overview. Filmography. Share on. facebook. twitter. Biography by AllMovie. Songwriter Sylvia Fine wrote many sharp-witted, highly-syncopated, lightning-paced songs for her husband Danny Kaye and for others as well.
