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Dena Kaye wants you to remember her talented father, as well she should. The only child of Danny and Silvia Fine, she has donated a collection of his works to The Library of Congress. “I realized there are generations who don’t know who he is,” she said. “The job of the centennial is to reacquaint people with who he is. Ultimately, what is going to live on about my father is his work.” Think “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” “The Inspector General” and “The Court Jester.”
Danny Kaye was a versatile American actor and comedian on stage, television and in films including “White Christmas” and “Hans Christian Andersen.” He received countless accolades during his lifetime including the Kennedy Center Honors and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His wife, Sylvia Fine, played a major role in his success, writing the music and lyrics for his songs and artfully managing and producing his engagements.
A who’s who of Washington’s film mavens showed up to honor his legacy at a soriee hosted by Sheila and Ed Weidenfeld at The Libary of Congress to celebrate the Centennial of Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine.
George Stevens, Jr.
Michael Feinstein was on hand to pay tribute to the versatile television and film actor, perhaps best remembered for his performances in “White Christmas” and “Hans Christian Andersen.”
Music revivalist Michael Feinstein and Dena Kaye
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