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Article: Danny Kaye, an actor who lived life of `Walter Mitty'
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- March 4, 1987
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LOS ANGELES Danny Kaye would surely have been the envy of Walter
Mitty, the fictional dreamer he portrayed in one of his most
memorable film roles, because he rarely repressed an urge to master a
new skill.
A star of stage, screen, television and cabarets for more than
40 years, the red-haired Mr. Kaye, who died yesterday, had a face
that seemed to be made of rubber, eyes that could light up a theater
and a unique style of fast-talking comedy.
A pilot certified to fly jumbo jets, he also conducted many of
the world's major symphony orchestras with a comic flair. A gourmet
chef, specializing in Chinese cuisine, he also received France's top
culinary award.
He played to a five handicap ...