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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’s career in the film industry hit its stride in 1949 when she wrote a majority of the songs for Warner Brothers’ film The Inspector General (1949) starring Danny Kaye. Prior to this, she had written or reworked songs for Kaye’s Samuel Goldwyn pictures, but never to this extent.
Sylvia Fine Kaye was an American lyricist, composer, and producer. Many of her compositions and productions were performed by her husband, comedian Danny Kaye. Fine was a Peabody Award-winner and was nominated for two Academy Awards and two Emmys during her career.
Oct 29, 1991 · Sylvia Fine Kaye, a producer, lyricist and composer, died yesterday at her home in Manhattan. She was 78 years old. She died of emphysema, said her daughter, Dena Kaye of Manhattan.
Sylvia Fine was a composer and lyricist who wrote over 100 songs for her husband, entertainer Danny Kaye. She also produced radio and TV shows, taught musical comedy, and supported Israel and UNICEF.
“While Sylvia adored the man of her choice, she was still not happy with her own career. She was a woman hanging on the rim of a flying saucer.” Singer explains that out of courtesy people called her “Miss Fine.” It was, after all, her professional name – Sylvia Fine.
Sylvia Fine was born on 29 August 1913 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She was a producer and writer, known for The Five Pennies (1959), The Moon Is Blue (1953) and Vegas Vacation (1997). She was married to Danny Kaye.
