Danny Kaye - Honors, Awards, Tributes

Honors, Awards, Tributes

  • Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (1981)
  • Asteroid 6546 Kaye
  • Danny Kaye has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in music, radio, and films.
  • Danny Kaye was knighted by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark in 1983 for his 1952 portrayal of Hans Christian Andersen in the film of the same name.
  • Kennedy Center Honor (1984)
  • Grand Marshal of the Tournament of Roses Parade (1984)
  • French Legion of Honor (Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur) on 24 February 1986 for his UNICEF work.
  • The song "I Wish I Was Danny Kaye" on Miracle Legion's 1996 album Portrait of a Damaged Family
  • On 23 June 1987, Kaye was posthumously presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan. The award was received by his daughter Dena.
  • UNICEF's New York Visitor's Centre is named to honor Danny Kaye.
  • In December 1996, the PBS series, American Masters, aired a special on the life of Danny Kaye.

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