Danny Goldman

Danny Goldman

Deceased · Born: Oct 30, 1939 · Died: Apr 12, 2020

Personal Details

BornOct 30, 1939 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Mel Brooks, a celebrated thespian, has etched an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, showcasing his remarkable adaptability and boundless talent. With a career spanning an impressive three decades, he has been blessed with the opportunity to assume a diverse array of roles, each one leaving an enduring legacy in the realm of television and cinema.

The remarkable career of a renowned thespian, whose most enduring and iconic performances have captivated audiences for decades, is marked by a singularly memorable turn in the 1974 cinematic masterpiece, Young Frankenstein, a role that not only solidified his reputation as a comedic virtuoso but also showcased his impressive range and versatility as an actor.

In addition to this standout portrayal, his extensive and storied filmography is replete with a diverse array of roles that have consistently demonstrated his remarkable adaptability and ability to excel in a wide range of genres and characters.

Throughout the extensive trajectory of his storied career, Mr. Goldman has been privileged to demonstrate his extraordinary aptitude across a diverse array of projects, each one serving as a testament to his remarkable versatility as a performer. Among his most notable accomplishments is his iconic portrayal of the esteemed character of Brainy Smurf in the enduringly popular animated television series, The Smurfs, where his voice has consistently brought immense delight and amusement to audiences of all ages, transcending generational boundaries and cultural divides.

Notable in his extensive repertoire, aside from his significant contributions to the realms of film and television, Mr. Goldman has also made notable appearances in a diverse array of other esteemed series, including the highly acclaimed and influential MASH, as well as the crime drama, Mike Hammer.

His remarkable aptitude for effortlessly adapting to any given role has unequivocally earned him a reputation as a consummate professional, distinguished by his unwavering dedication to his craft, and a true master of his art, celebrated for his versatility and impressive range.

Mr. Goldman's storied career, now spanning a remarkable three decades, stands as a shining exemplar of his unwavering commitment to his artistic pursuits, with a resultant corpus of work that serves as a powerful testament to his extraordinary skill and dedication to his craft, a true reflection of his unyielding passion and unwavering resolve.

Career

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1993
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1992
Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series as Sam Giddell (voice)
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1990
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue as Brainy Smurf (voice)
{"id":60699,"title":"Get Smart, Again!","year":"1989","character":"Dr. Denton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/get-smart-again","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60699.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60699.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Get Smart, Again!
Get Smart, Again! as Dr. Denton
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1988
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1987
'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy
'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy as Brainy Smurf (voice)
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1986
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls as Man in Theatre
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1985
Smurfily Ever After
Smurfily Ever After as Brainy Smurf (voice)
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My Man Adam
My Man Adam as Dr. Blaustein
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{"id":161116,"title":"Here Are the Smurfs","year":"1984","character":"Brainy Smurf (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/here-are-the-smurfs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161116.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161116.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Here Are the Smurfs
Here Are the Smurfs as Brainy Smurf (voice)
{"id":62708,"title":"More Than Murder","year":"1984","character":"Ozzie the Answer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/more-than-murder","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62708.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62708.jpg"},"released":1}
More Than Murder
More Than Murder as Ozzie the Answer
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1983
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1982
The Smurfs Christmas Special
The Smurfs Christmas Special as Brainy Smurf (voice)
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1981
The Smurfs
The Smurfs as Brainy Smurf (voice)
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1980
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{"id":163395,"title":"Swap Meet","year":"1979","character":"Ziggy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/swap-meet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163395.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163395.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Swap Meet
Swap Meet as Ziggy
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1976
Tunnel Vision
Tunnel Vision as Barry Flanken
{"id":22827,"title":"The Missouri Breaks","year":"1976","character":"Baggage Clerk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-missouri-breaks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5crvluvcir80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5crvluvcir80.jpg"},"released":1}
The Missouri Breaks
The Missouri Breaks as Baggage Clerk
{"id":22729,"title":"Linda Lovelace for President","year":"1975","character":"Bruce Whippoorwill","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/linda-lovelace-for-president","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22729.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22729.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
Linda Lovelace for President
Linda Lovelace for President as Bruce Whippoorwill
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Kojak
Kojak as Sutherland
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1974
Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein as Medical Student
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{"id":24591,"title":"Busting","year":"1974","character":"Mr. Crosby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/busting","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24591.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24591.jpg"},"released":1}
Busting
Busting as Mr. Crosby
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Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O as Eddie Josephs
{"id":35646,"title":"The World's Greatest Athlete","year":"1973","character":"Leopold Maxwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-worlds-greatest-athlete","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35646.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35646.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
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Savage
Savage as Commercial Director
{"id":1070,"title":"Columbo","year":1973,"character":"Press Photographer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/columbo","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5206ngri7lg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5206ngri7lg0.jpg"},"released":1}
Columbo
Columbo as Press Photographer
{"id":28578,"title":"Beware! The Blob","year":"1972","character":"Bearded Teenager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beware-the-blob","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_28578.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_28578.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Beware! The Blob
Beware! The Blob as Bearded Teenager
{"id":65064,"title":"Tribes","year":"1970","character":"Sidney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tribes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65064.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65064.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Tribes
Tribes as Sidney
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M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H as Capt. Murrhardt
{"id":10351,"title":"That Girl","year":1969,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/that-girl","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10351.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10351.jpg"},"released":1}
1969