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.
Read more about this topic: Danny Kaye
Famous quotes containing the word tributes:
“The fame of heroes owes little to the extent of their conquests and all to the success of the tributes paid to them.”
—Jean Genet (1910–1986)