Fine, Sylvia (1913–1991)
Fine, Sylvia (1913–1991)
American lyricist and composer. Name variations: Sylvia Fine Kaye; Mrs. Danny Kaye. Born Aug 29, 1913, in Brooklyn, NY; died Oct 28, 1991, in New York, NY; m. Danny Kaye (actor), 1940 (died 1987).
Wrote a collection of sketches for the Broadway show Straw Hat Revue (1940); wrote many of her songs and musical routines for husband Danny Kaye's films, including Up in Arms, Wonder Man, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Inspector General, Knock on Wood, The Court Jester and The Five Pennies.
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