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Dennis Day (Owen Patrick Eugene McNulty) was born on 21 May, 1916 in The Bronx, New York, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack, Producer. Discover Dennis Day's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Dennis Day networth?

Popular As Owen Patrick Eugene McNulty
Occupation actor,soundtrack,producer
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 21 May 1916
Birthday 21 May
Birthplace The Bronx, New York, USA
Date of death 22 June, 1988
Died Place Bel Air, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Dennis Day Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, Dennis Day height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Dennis Day's Wife?

His wife is Margaret Ellen (Peggy) Almquist (29 January 1948 - 22 June 1988) ( his death) ( 10 children)

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Wife Margaret Ellen (Peggy) Almquist (29 January 1948 - 22 June 1988) ( his death) ( 10 children)
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Dennis Day Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Dennis Day worth at the age of 72 years old? Dennis Day’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Dennis Day's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actor

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1987

His last TV appearance was less than a year before his death, in September, 1987, on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. With tears in his eyes, he spoke of his recent diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's Disease, and pleaded with viewers to help support medical research for that and other neuromuscular diseases via their donations.

1986

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives." Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 240-242. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999.

1974

Dennis in fact would play second-banana to the comedian until Benny's death in 1974.

1953

Once he finished The Girl Next Door (1953) which again starred Ms. Haver, Dennis was nowhere to be seen on celluloid for at least another two decades.

1952

Dubbed "America's Favorite Irish Tenor", The Dennis Day Show (1952) took life just two years after the Benny program went on the air. It enjoyed two seasons on TV before it was canceled. Dennis also appeared in support of Benny on film.

1950

But he never left Benny, staying true-blue to the comedian when The Jack Benny Program (1950) transferred to TV and became an institution for a decade and a half. Dennis also showed great flair as a mimic, impersonating a number of illustrious stars such as Ronald Colman, Jimmy Durante and James Stewart on the Benny program.

1948

Walt Disney also welcomed Dennis' sunny tenor in his animated features The Legend of Johnny Appleseed (1948), in which Dennis sang the title song, and Melody Time (1948). Best known for his recording of Irish tunes, including such novelty songs as "Clancy Lowered the Boom", Dennis won over the ladies with his romantic covers of such ballads as "Mam'selle," "Dear Hearts and Gentle People" and "Mona Lisa. " Occasionally he was given dramatic work on TV but nothing really came of it, coming off much better as a guest in musical variety shows.

The strict Irish-Catholic married Peggy Almquist in 1948 and the couple had ten children (six daughters, four sons). Dennis and his family settled in Los Angeles where he became an honorary mayor of Mandeville Canyon. He and his wife also owned an antique shop in Santa Monica for a time.

1946

He was discharged in 1946.

His cherry-cheeked, wide-eyed charm delighted scores of radio fans and the fame Dennis received from the show drew invitations to other radio programs, and eventually his own radio show "A Day in the Life of Dennis Day" in 1946. Here he played (naturally) a naive soda jerk.

1944

Dennis legally adopted his professional name in 1944 against his family's wishes.

1943

He co-starred with Judy Canova in the cornball comedy Sleepy Lagoon (1943); Anne Shirley in the romantic Music in Manhattan (1944); June Haver and Gloria DeHaven in I'll Get By (1950), in which he sang "McNamara's Band" and "There Will Never Be Another You", and; the Civil War-themed Golden Girl (1951) headlining Mitzi Gaynor as entertainer Lotta Crabtree in which Dennis crooned "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" and "California Moon. " Despite these agreeable outings, he never came close to becoming a musical film star perhaps because he was too identified with his cheery, naive image on radio and TV.

1940

Buck Benny Rides Again (1940), marked Dennis' movie debut and in it he sang "My Kind of Country. " Other sporadic filming emphasizing his vocal prowess were for the most part "B"-level musical entertainment.

1939

Always bright and beaming from ear to ear, Irish singer Dennis Day's name and career remains synonymous with that of Jack Benny's, working with the star comedian on radio and TV for the entire duration. It was Jack who gave him his break in 1939 and Jack who kept him employed as a singer and naive comic sidekick (his "Gee, Mr. Benny!" became a well-known catchphrase on the show).

Making his debut on the Benny show on October 8, 1939, Dennis' innocent-eyed teenager (he was actually 21 at the time) often drew more laughs than Benny himself in their rapport together. His career was interrupted by World War II when he served with the Navy.

1938

As Eugene McNulty, graduated from Manhattan College in 1938.

1917

Dennis was christened Owen Patrick McNulty on May 21, 1917 in Bronx, New York, the son of an Ireland-born stationary engineer. The strength and promise of his lilting tenor was first discovered while performing with his glee club at St. Patrick's Cathedral High School. Graduating from Manhattan College, he first had designs on a law career and starting singing in order to earn money for tuition. By himself, he recorded "I Never Knew Heaven Could Speak" and distributed the song out to various radio producers, one of whom presented it to Mary Livingston, Benny's wife. She was so taken that she insisted he be considered for her husband's popular radio show "The Jack Benny Show". When the show's then-tenor Kenny Baker objected to being a featherbrained foil to Benny on the show and gave notice, Dennis auditioned and won a regular spot, and the idea of law school became a thing of the past.