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Danny Thomas

1912–1991Deerfield, MIItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included

Make Room for Daddy

Biography

Make Room for Daddy; founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 1962; born Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz; Lebanese-Italian heritage. Founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (1962); Emmy Award; Congressional Gold Medal

Notable For

  • Make Room for Daddy
  • founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in 1962
  • born Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz
  • Lebanese-Italian heritage

Honors & Recognition

  • Founded St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (1962)
  • Emmy Award
  • Congressional Gold Medal
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Quick Facts

Field
Film & Television
Specialty
Comedy/Philanthropy
Years
1912–1991
Birth Place
Deerfield, MI
Origin
Italian American descendant
Regional Ancestry
Lebanese-Italian
Ancestry Verification
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