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Sylvia Fine Kaye (August 29, 1913 – October 28, 1991) was an American lyricist, composer, and producer. Many of her compositions and productions were performed by her husband, comedian Danny Kaye .
Sylvia Fine was the consummate show-business professional. She managed, organized, and produced much of Danny Kaye’s engagements while having a vibrant career of her own. In the later part of her life, she dedicated much of her time to researching the history of musical theater in America.
Sylvia Fine was a producer and writer who created songs and routines for her husband, Danny Kaye. She was born in Brooklyn in 1913 and died in Manhattan in 1991.
- August 29, 1913
- October 28, 1991
Nov 22, 2018 · In 1993, she joined the cast of The Nanny as "Sylvia Fine". She played " Fran Fine's" (Fran Drescher) mother until the series ended in 1999 and was adored by the show's fans. The Nanny soon became extremely popular and Renée became an international star.
Sylvia Fine (1913-1991) was a lyricist and composer who wrote many songs and routines for her husband, Danny Kaye. She also produced and wrote for TV shows and movies, such as The Five Pennies and The Moon Is Blue.
- Producer, Writer, Music Department
- August 29, 1913
- Sylvia Fine
- October 28, 1991
Fine, a composer and writer, went from writing revues at small theatres to composing music for Danny’s studio films and teaching at Yale University. In 1990, Sylvia Fine made an initial donation to the Library of Congress to form the Danny Kaye and Sylvia Fine Collection.
Sylvia Fine (1913-1991) was a lyricist, composer, producer, writer, and teacher, best known for writing humorous material for her husband, the comedian and actor Danny Kaye. She wrote songs for his films, musicals, and albums, and won an Emmy for her PBS special on musical comedy.
