Dennis Day

Opera Singer

Birthday May 21, 1916

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace The Bronx, NY

DEATH DATE Jun 22, 1988 (72)

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About

Irish tenor who appeared with Jack Benny for twenty-five years and who starred in the show A Day in the Life Of Dennis Day.

Before Fame

He sang in the glee club at Manhattan College.

Trivia

Jack Benny gave him his first break, and he stayed loyal to him for many years after.

Family Life

He wass Irish-American and had ten children with wife Peggy Almquist.

Associated With

He imitated Jimmy Durante.