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Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas (January 6, 1914 - February 6, 1991) was an American television and film actor of Lebanese descent. Thomas was born in Deerfield, Michigan under the name Muzyad Yakhoob. He first performed under his birth name, and then Amos Jacobs, before settling on Danny Thomas.

His most famous role was on his self-titled television show, The Danny Thomas Show. He fouded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee in 1962.

His children are also performers, the most famous being his daughter Marlo.


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