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Sylvia Fine was the consummate show-business professional. She managed, organized, and produced much of Danny Kaye’s engagements while having a vibrant career of her own. In the later part of her life, she dedicated much of her time to researching the history of musical theater in America.
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.
( b. 29 August 1913 in Brooklyn, New york; 28 October 1991 in New York City), lyricist, composer, producer, writer, and teacher best known for writing humorous material performed by her husband, the comedian and actor Danny Kaye. Fine Kaye was the eldest of three children of Samuel Fine, a dentist, and his wife, Bessie, a homemaker.
Sylvia Fine Kaye, who wrote some of the funniest and most famous material performed by her husband, Danny Kaye, died of emphysema Monday at 78.
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.
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.
As a whole, the Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Collection consists primarily of music, scripts, Musical Comedy Library materials, awards and realia. Materials from The John Gary Show (1966), a spin off show for a former guest of The Danny Kaye Show, are included in the collection as well.
