Danny Thomas

Acting

29Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 6, 1914

About Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas (born Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz; January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991) was an American nightclub comedian and television and film actor and producer, whose career spanned five decades. Thomas was best known for starring in the television sitcom Make Room for Daddy (also known as The Danny Thomas Show). He was also the founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He is the father of Marlo Thomas, Terre Thomas, and Tony Thomas

Best Danny Thomas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Danny Thomas's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life (2011) movie poster

★10.0

Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life — A loving tribute to a forgotten pioneer of the golden age of television. Starting out as a Runyonesque character actor,

Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life

2011•Documentary

★8.0

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business (1983) movie poster

★8.0

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business — An all-star celebrity tribute to celebrate George Burns 80th Anniversary in show business.

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

1983•TV Movie

★7.3

CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years (1976) movie poster

★7.3

CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years — CBS honors Lucille Ball with this celebration of her three CBS series: I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy.

CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years

1976•Documentary

★7.2

★7.2

Big City — A young orphan in New York's Lower East Side is collectively adopted by three neighborhood men--a minister, a cantor, an

Big City

1948•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Diana! — Diana! is American singer Diana Ross' first solo TV special, which aired on ABC on April 18, 1971. The program was chore

Diana!

1971•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Danny Thomas.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2011	Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2002	Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1989	Bob Hope's Love Affair with Lucy	Self	Flop	Similar →
1988	Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC	Self	Average	Similar →
1988	Side by Side	Charlie Warren	Flop	Similar →
1988	The Spike Jones Story	Self	Flop	Similar →
1986	All Star Party for Clint Eastwood	Self	Average	Similar →
1986	Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes All-Star 50th Anniversary	Self	Hit	Similar →
1985	Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers	Self (archive footage)	Flop	Similar →
1983	George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
1983	Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage	Self (archive footage) (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1978	Three on a Date	Man in Airport (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1976	CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years	Self	Hit	Similar →
1972	Journey Back to Oz	Tin Man (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1971	Diana!	Self	Hit	Similar →
N/A	The Arab Americans	Self (Archival Footage)	Flop	Similar →
1968	Carnival Nights	Self	Flop	Similar →
1967	Cricket on the Hearth	Caleb (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1966	Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title	Diner Customer (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1964	Rendezvous in Space	Interviewer / Narrator (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1964	Looking for Love	Self	Flop	Similar →
1963	General Foods Opening Night	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	The All-Star Christmas Show	Self	Average	Similar →
1955	Lincoln Speaks for Himself	Self - Host	Flop	Similar →
1953	The Jazz Singer	Jerry Golding	Average	Similar →
1951	I'll See You in My Dreams	Gus Kahn	Flop	Similar →
1951	Call Me Mister	Pfc. Stanley Poppopolis	Hit	Similar →
1948	Big City	Cantor David Irwin Feldman	Hit	Similar →
1947	The Unfinished Dance	Mr. Paneros	Average	Similar →

Danny Thomas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Danny Thomas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Danny Thomas is "Sheldon Leonard's Wonderful Life" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Danny Thomas acted in?

Danny Thomas has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Danny Thomas?

Other notable films include "George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business", "CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years", and "Big City".