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Dan Dailey (I) (1915–1978)
Born in New York City, Dan Dailey started his career in vaudeville, later making his Broadway debut in the stage version of "Babes in Arms". When signed to MGM, the studio initially casted him as a Nazi in The Mortal Storm (1940). The studio realized their mistake and cast him in musical films, thereafter. Then, after serving in World War II, ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 62) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (66 credits)
Actor (66 credits)
1976
Freedom Is
(TV Movie)
(voice)
1973-1974
Faraday and Company
(TV Series)
Frank Faraday
Frank Faraday
- A Matter of Magic
(1974)
... Frank Faraday
- Fire and Ice
(1973)
... Frank Faraday
- A Wheelbarrow Full of Trouble
(1973)
... Frank Faraday
- Say Hello to a Dead Man
(1973)
... Frank Faraday
1972
Disneyland
(TV Series)
Michael O'Hara III
Michael O'Hara III
- Michael O'Hara the Fourth: Part 2
(1972)
... Michael O'Hara III
- Michael O'Hara the Fourth: Part 1
(1972)
... Michael O'Hara III
1969-1970
The Governor & J.J.
(TV Series)
Gov. William Drinkwater
Gov. William Drinkwater
- From Here to Maternity
(1970)
... Gov. William Drinkwater
- P.S. I Don't Love You
(1970)
... Gov. William Drinkwater
- Twice in a Lifetime
(1970)
... Gov. William Drinkwater
- A Day in the Life
(1970)
... Gov. William Drinkwater
- The Making of the Governor
(1970)
... Gov. William Drinkwater
1964
Vacation Playhouse
(TV Series)
Sergeant Mike Parker
Sergeant Mike Parker
- Papa G.I.
(1964)
... Sergeant Mike Parker
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(TV Series)
Philip 'Barney' Bartel
Philip 'Barney' Bartel
- The Tender Poisoner
(1962)
... Philip 'Barney' Bartel
1962
The Untouchables
(TV Series)
Dexter Lloyd Bayless
Dexter Lloyd Bayless
- Come and Kill Me
(1962)
... Dexter Lloyd Bayless
1959-1960
The Four Just Men
(TV Series)
Tim Collier
Tim Collier
- The Moment of Truth
(1960)
... Tim Collier
- The Heritage
(1960)
... Tim Collier (uncredited)
- The Godfather
(1960)
... Tim Collier
- The Grandmother
(1960)
... Tim Collier
- The Princess
(1960)
... Tim Collier
1959
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey
- Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home?
(1959)
... Bill Bailey
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Babes in Arms (1937). Musical comedy. Material by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Music orchestrated by Hans Spialek. Musical Director: Gene Salzer. Choreographed by George Balanchine. Directed by Robert B. Sinclair. Shubert Theatre (moved to The Majestic Theatre from 25 Oct ... See more »Alternate Names:
Dan Dailey Jr.Height:
6' 3" (1.91 m)
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A great place Hollywood. I come here in 1939, sign a movie contract, make pictures -- and seven years later, I'm discovered. DD, recalling his breakthrough film role in Mother Wore Tights (1947). See more »Trivia:
As an expert horseman, Dan won 75 ribbons at horse shows. He especially enjoyed training horses for jumping competitions. See more »Star Sign:
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