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Dan Dailey - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 14, 1913 |
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| Died | October 16, 1978 (age 64) |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Dan Dailey's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Star of classic Hollywood musicals such as 'Mother Wore Tights' and films alongside Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe. |
Intro
Dan Dailey was an American actor and dancer, best known for his performances in musical films during the 1940s and 1950s. He became a prominent leading man at 20th Century Fox, starring alongside top actresses and gaining acclaim for his energetic singing and dancing style.
Early Life & Background
Dan Dailey was born in New York City and grew up in a show business family. Dailey started performing as a dancer in vaudeville at a young age, which laid the groundwork for his musical film career.
Career Highlights
- Starred opposite Betty Grable in 'Mother Wore Tights' (1947) and 'When My Baby Smiles at Me' (1948)
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for 'When My Baby Smiles at Me'
- Paired with Marilyn Monroe in 'There's No Business Like Show Business' (1954)
- Appeared in numerous popular musicals of the 1940s and 1950s
- Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Trivia
- Dan Dailey served in the U.S. Army during World War II, achieving the rank of major.
- He starred in his own television series, 'The Governor & J.J.' in the late 1960s, for which he won a Golden Globe.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Dan Dailey born?
Dan Dailey was born the 14 December 1913.
Where is Dan Dailey from?
New York City, New York, U.S..
On His Birth-Day
About December 14th, 1913, in brief:
- Historical events: The Japanese battlecruiser Haruna was launched on December 14, 1913. It was one of the first ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy to be built in Japan and played a significant role in World War I.
- Day of the week: December 14th, 1913 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Peg O' My Heart by Henry Burr
- Popular movie: Traffic in Souls directed by George Loane Tucker
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