Dan Dailey

Dan Dailey

Deceased · Born: Dec 14, 1915 · Died: Oct 16, 1978

Personal Details

BornDec 14, 1915 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Carol F. Warner

    ( Dec 24, 1968 to Sep 1, 1972 )
  • Gwen Carter

    ( Feb 5, 1955 to Aug 24, 1962 )
  • Elizabeth Jane Hofert

    ( Dec 25, 1942 to May 25, 1951 )
  • Esther Claire Rodier

    ( Sep 12, 1937 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Dan Dailey, a talented individual, began his professional journey in the world of vaudeville, laying the foundation for his future success. He made his grand entrance onto the Broadway stage, starring in the iconic production of "Babes in Arms", showcasing his impressive range and versatility as a performer.

As he transitioned to the world of film, Dailey was initially cast in a role that was, quite frankly, a misstep. He was set to play a Nazi in the 1940 film "The Mortal Storm", a decision that was later rectified by the studio. Instead, they recognized his true potential and cast him in a series of musical films, a move that would prove to be a defining moment in his career.

After serving his country during World War II, Dailey returned to the world of acting, picking up where he left off. He continued to make musical films, cementing his status as a leading man and a master of his craft.

Career

1976
1973
Faraday and Company
Faraday and Company as Frank Faraday
1972
Michael O'Hara the Fourth
Michael O'Hara the Fourth as Michael O'Hara III
1971
1960
Pepe
Pepe as Ted Holt
1959
The Four Just Men
The Four Just Men as Tim Collier
1958
Underwater Warrior
Underwater Warrior as Cmdr. David Forest
1957
The Wayward Bus
The Wayward Bus as Ernest Horton
The Wings of Eagles
The Wings of Eagles as 'Jughead' Carson
Oh, Men! Oh, Women!
Oh, Men! Oh, Women! as Arthur Turner
1956
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Meet Me in Las Vegas as Chuck Rodwell
1955
1953
The Girl Next Door
The Girl Next Door as Bill Carter
The Kid from Left Field
The Kid from Left Field as Larry 'Pop' Cooper
Taxi
Taxi as Ed Nielson
1952
What Price Glory
What Price Glory as Sergeant Quirt
1951
Call Me Mister
Call Me Mister as Sgt. Shep Dooley
1950
A Ticket to Tomahawk
A Ticket to Tomahawk as Johnny Behind-the-Deuces
My Blue Heaven
My Blue Heaven as Jack Moran
When Willie Comes Marching Home
When Willie Comes Marching Home as William 'Bill' Kluggs
1949
Chicken Every Sunday
Chicken Every Sunday as Jim Hefferen
You're My Everything
You're My Everything as Timothy O'Connor
1948
1947
1943
This Is the Army
This Is the Army as Soldier (uncredited)
1942
Give Out, Sisters
Give Out, Sisters as Bob Edwards (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Mokey
Mokey as Herbert Delano
Timber!
Timber! as Kansas (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Panama Hattie
Panama Hattie as Dick Bulliard (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
1941
The Wild Man of Borneo
The Wild Man of Borneo as Ed LeMotte (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Moon Over Her Shoulder
Moon Over Her Shoulder as Rex (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Lady Be Good
Lady Be Good as Bill Pattison (as Dan Dailey, Jr.)
The Getaway
The Getaway as Sonny Black
Washington Melodrama
Washington Melodrama as Whitney King
Ziegfeld Girl
Ziegfeld Girl as Jimmy Walters
1940
Dulcy
Dulcy as Bill Ward
Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo as Bob Strong (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Keeping Company
Keeping Company as Jim Reynolds
The Captain Is a Lady
The Captain Is a Lady as Perth Nickerson (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Susan and God
Susan and God as Homer (uncredited)